All the times Prince George and Princess Charlotte's adorable cousin, Mia Tindall, has stolen the show

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Ainhoa BarcelonaRoyal Managing Editor
March 28, 2018
Zara and Mike Tindall smiling with their newborn baby Mia on a magazine cover.© Photo: HELLO!

Mia Grace Tindall quickly became one of our favourite young royals when she starred in the Queen's 90th birthday portrait back in 2016. Zara and Mike Tindall's little girl managed to steal the spotlight from the monarch and her young royal relatives, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as she was pictured hilariously holding her great-grandmother's handbag.

Mia, an adorable scene-stealer, was born in January 2014. Her parents Zara and Mike proudly introduced their daughter in an exclusive photoshoot and interview with HELLO! with Zara saying at the time: "I still keep looking at Mia and thinking, 'Oh! We made that!'" The doting mother added that Mia was "pretty relaxed and happy so far".

Fast-forward four years and the cherubic little blonde has just become a big sister! Zara and Mike welcomed their second child, a daughter, on 19 June. The palace announced in a statement: "Mrs Michael Tindall was safely delivered of a baby girl on 18th June, at Stroud Maternity Unit. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 9lbs 3oz.

"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike's parents, Mr Philip and Mrs Linda Tindall, have been informed and are delighted with the news."

Let's take a look at Mia's cutest moments…

A young girl in a gray dress holds a brown teddy bear, smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Mia is sure to make the best big sister! She has the happiest childhood, growing up in Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne's royal estate. The little girl is always pictured laughing her head off and playing with her cousins and parents.

Person in blue cap and jacket kisses child in blue and white striped dress.© Photo: Getty Images

Just like her mother Zara, Mia doesn't hold a royal title. Princess Anne famously turned down the Queen's offer to make Zara a Princess when she was born, and Zara did the same for her daughter. Her non-royal status means that Mia will never have to take part in royal tours, like her cousins Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and she will be able to pursue other career opportunities outside of the Household.

Mike Tindall holds a young girl on his shoulders, both smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

"She's got quite a little personality on her, and we encourage that," her dad Mike has said.

Two young children, a boy and a girl, holding hands and smiling. The boy wears a navy sweater and the girl a blue star-patterned jacket.© Photo: Getty Images

One of Mia's best friends is Charlie Meade, son of rider Harry Meade. The adorable pair are often pictured at equestrian events at Gatcombe Park, keeping their parents on their toes no doubt!

Two young children sit on grass, one holding a blue ribbon award and a teddy bear.© Photo: Getty Images

What are they chatting about, we wonder?!

A woman in a striped top and jeans stands on a grassy hill as a young girl tumbles nearby.© Photo: Getty Images

Zara, who won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, has previously joked: "In a funny kind of way it's like having another type of high-performance horse on your hands. You've got to get them in a schedule and feed. I wasn't maternal at all before I had Mia but it's an incredible bond you have. I'm lucky she's very good."

Mike Tindall, wearing a white shirt and blue shorts, playfully holds a child on a grassy field.© Photo: Getty Images

Mia is clearly a daddy's girl! When she was a newborn, her dad Mike, a retired rugby player, said: "Once you get to four months and they start smiling at you, when you get interaction your bonds grow more and more. Like this morning I was playing with her and she smiles if you do something funny and it makes you feel good about yourself."

Autumn Phillips and a child slide down a blue tarp, both smiling.© Photo: Getty Images

Here Mia's having a ball with her aunt Autumn Phillips, who is married to Zara's brother Peter.

Two young girls running on grass, one with a cast on her leg.© Photo: Getty Images

Mia enjoying the great outdoors with her cousin Savannah, the seven-year-old daughter of Peter and Autumn Phillips.

Mike Tindall helps two young girls do handstands on a grassy field near a truck.© Photo: Getty Images

Let's have a wheelbarrow race! Who's going to win?

A young girl in a striped shirt waves from a car window while a man in a hat and sunglasses drives.© Photo: Getty Images

Mia with her grandmother, Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, holds a child while Zara Tindall stands nearby with another child on the grass.© Photo: Getty Images

The little girl greets her uncle Prince William at the polo. Mike has previously opened up about Mia and Prince George's first meeting, saying: "I don't think Mia will remember that day, she was two months old, but it was great, it was carnage. George was eating at the time. He'd got to that stage where more food goes on the table than in his mouth. Mia was just chilling and sleeping, she sleeps a lot, she's quite relaxed."

A man and woman hold a child, standing on grass with two other people.© Photo: Getty Images

Prince Harry is always the best with kids!

A woman in a white hat kisses a young girl in a blue jacket on the cheek.© Photo: Getty Images

Mia gives her grandmother Princess Anne a kiss on the cheek.

Mike Tindall lifts a young girl in the air on a grassy field.© Photo: Getty Images

There's no doubt that Mia has a very outdoorsy upbringing.

Mike Tindall runs on a grassy field with a child on his shoulders.© Photo: Getty Images

The four-year-old always has the best time with her dad!

Young girl in black dress with 'I'm Made of Stars' text, running on grass.© Photo: Getty Images

She's one fashionable little royal!

A young girl with blonde hair in a gray polka-dot sweater and blue leggings sits on a green surface with arms outstretched.© Photo: Getty Images

Mia always has a big grin on her face.

Mike Tindall carries a child on his shoulders, both wearing winter jackets.© Photo: Getty Images

Mike has previously said he wouldn't want to send his children to boarding school. "I'm certainly not keen on sending Mia away to a boarding school at the other end of the country. I know many people who say boarding was the making of them because they forged great independence from their parents, but I don't really want her to be distanced from us," he said.

Young girl with short hair, wearing a gray shirt with blue circles and blue pants, swinging happily on a swing.© Photo: Getty Images

The happiest of children!

A young child in a white dress and hat holds an apple, standing on grass.© Photo: Getty Images

Little Mia when she was a mere toddler.

Zara Tindall stands by a bicycle with a child seated in a carrier, near a lake and mountain.© Photo: Getty Images

"We have always had sport in our lives and through our childhood," said Zara. "I think that really is important in every child's life to have that opportunity. I think we have got it off our parents and hopefully we can pass that on to Mia."

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