{"id":1010906,"date":"2026-06-07T09:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1010906\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T09:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:15:27","slug":"mia-and-lena-tindall-steal-show-at-royal-wedding-as-pair-shield-from-the-rain-and-embrace-eugenie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1010906\/","title":{"rendered":"Mia and Lena Tindall steal show at royal wedding as pair shield from the rain and embrace Eugenie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The young daughters of Zara and Mike Tindall stole the show in the Cotswolds yesterday, as the pair shielded from the rain in colourful umbrellas and reunited with Princess Eugenie.<\/p>\n<p>Mia, 12, and Lena, seven, joined their parents for the royal wedding of the year on Saturday, as Peter Phillips exchanged vows with NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a heartwarming ceremony that brought the most distinguished members of the Royal Family together.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, it meant a return to action for <a data-ylk=\"slk:Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who had not attended a family gathering since before February;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/beatrice-eugenie-attend-first-royal-115244915.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who had not attended a family gathering since before February<\/a>, when their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n<p>They had been permitted by the King to skip April&#8217;s Easter Sunday service.<\/p>\n<p>It means it has likely been some months since the Tindalls have come face-to-face with either Beatrice or Eugenie. Zara is said to share a close bond with her cousins.<\/p>\n<p>This was evident when the mother-of-three embraced Beatrice before entering the church, as Zara approached with her arms spread, while Beatrice appeared genuinely delighted.<\/p>\n<p>And Mia, dressed in a blue-and-white floral print dress with a headband and clear umbrella, followed in her mum&#8217;s footsteps when she was seen hugging Eugenie.<\/p>\n<p>The princess is expecting her third child this summer, after <a data-ylk=\"slk:announcing her pregnancy to the world in April.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/princess-eugenie-announces-she-expecting-091107373.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announcing her pregnancy to the world in April.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Mia, Eugenie | Source: GETTY\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_gb_news_274\/3bd84848817700c9688557b8eafb8bca.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mia, Eugenie | Source: GETTY<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Mia Tindall | Source: GETTY\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_gb_news_274\/df5f88871ef1d2e2d80f63ce9b027b24.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mia Tindall | Source: GETTY<\/p>\n<p>The meeting comes at a moment of controversy for the sisters, after a bombshell<a data-ylk=\"slk:National Audit Office report revealed they had been living rent-free;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/beatrice-eugenie-discounted-royal-rent-230102719.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Audit Office report revealed they had been living rent-free<\/a> in their royal accommodations, located in St James&#8217;s Palace and Kensington Palace.<\/p>\n<p>While the pair had been charged rent at around 60 per cent of the market value, it had been paid out of the King&#8217;s Privy Purse. The <a data-ylk=\"slk:royal household will now review its royal properties and rent agreements.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/king-charles-review-royal-estates-202838115.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">royal household will now review its royal properties and rent agreements.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just like her younger brother, Lucas, five, Lena was not going to attend yesterday&#8217;s service quietly.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Lena Tindall | Source: GETTY\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_gb_news_274\/e97578d55c6c0c2543132ee76be462e4.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lena Tindall | Source: GETTY<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Lena Tindall, Mike | Source: GETTY\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_gb_news_274\/dccfe218e74ced64751116591594507a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lena Tindall, Mike | Source: GETTY<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Lena Tindall | Source: GETTY\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_gb_news_274\/f215e79b4447b3d963aecdb3a9109760.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lena Tindall | Source: GETTY<\/p>\n<p>The Tindalls&#8217; middle child, who wore a cream dress with a floral print and held a unicorn umbrella, delighting guests with her playful behaviour in the drizzle as she laughed and pulled faces with her dad, Mike.<\/p>\n<p>The scene bore a remarkable resemblance to<a data-ylk=\"slk:Mia&#039;s appearance at Aintree earlier this year.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/mia-tindall-12-takes-centre-091122415.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mia&#8217;s appearance at Aintree earlier this year.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lena held her vibrant umbrella aloft to reach her father&#8217;s head before giggling. The youngsters&#8217; use of umbrellas typified the gloomy and wet weather that unfortunately loomed over the day&#8217;s events &#8211; but categorically failed to dampen any spirits.<\/p>\n<p>The 48-year-old groom, Princess Anne&#8217;s eldest son and Queen Elizabeth II&#8217;s first grandchild, <a data-ylk=\"slk:watched on with glee as his bride walked down the aisle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/pictured-best-moments-peter-phillips-150139456.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">watched on with glee as his bride walked down the aisle<\/a> escorted by her brother Nicholas, paying tribute to their late father Rupert Sanders.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ylk=\"slk:The bride, 45, looked glorious in a white Emilia Wickstead bridal gown;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/harriet-sperling-displays-touching-tribute-133130215.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The bride, 45, looked glorious in a white Emilia Wickstead bridal gown<\/a> featuring a square neckline and delicate lace detailing. She completed her ensemble with Jimmy Choo shoes and Pragnell earrings, her hair swept into an elegant bun to showcase a shimmering family tiara.<\/p>\n<p>While Peter and Harriet exited All Saints Church, also under the protection of a white umbrella, the pair beamed as they entered their car to arrive at the reception, held at Princess Anne&#8217;s Gatcombe Park home.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ylk=\"slk:The King and Queen were in high spirits;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/king-charles-queen-camilla-arrive-121948914.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The King and Queen were in high spirits <\/a>as they waved to onlookers, and the <a data-ylk=\"slk:Princess of Wales looked radiant;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/princess-wales-stuns-she-joins-131943455.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Princess of Wales looked radiant<\/a> alongside her husband as they were met with great cheers by local crowds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Standards: <\/strong><a data-ylk=\"slk:The GB News Editorial Charter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbnews.com\/about-us\/our-editorial-charter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The GB News Editorial Charter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The young daughters of Zara and Mike Tindall stole the show in the Cotswolds yesterday, as the pair&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1010907,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[7708],"tags":[173775,280048,78746,19109,19107,8129,78513,13084,202152,5105,7710,519,24553,448],"class_list":["post-1010906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-royals","tag-andrew-mountbatten-windsor","tag-colourful-umbrellas","tag-harriet-sperling","tag-lena-tindall","tag-mia-tindall","tag-mike-tindall","tag-peter-phillips","tag-princess-eugenie","tag-princesses-beatrice","tag-royal","tag-royal-families","tag-royal-family","tag-royal-wedding","tag-royals"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1010906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1010906"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1010906\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1010907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1010906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1010906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1010906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}