Tindall’s tips! Mike and Zara’s daughter Mia, 9, is the picture of concentration as she watches the Cheltenham races with her cousins Savannah and Isla Phillips
Mia Tindall looked just like her mum as she watched the Cheltenham horse racing on New Year’s Day.
The royal, nine, appears to be taking after her parents, Mike and Zara, who are also avid horse racing fans, as she focused hard on the race track.
When she appeared on the balcony, the young royal was joined by her cousins Savannah and Isla Phillips, who looked equally excited by the events on the track.
Savannah, who celebrated her 13th birthday last Friday, beamed as she and her sister lounged on the balcony to watch the race.
Mia’s face, on the other hand, was the picture of concentration as she held a glass of water and focused on the track.
Mia Tindall wore a face of immense concentration as she visited Cheltenham Racecourse this afternoon
The royal cousins’ outing comes after the family spent Christmas at Sandringham and visited St Mary Magdalene Church for the annual service, which focused on Mia.
The nine-year-old royal walked ahead of her parents as she joined Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the front of the procession.
Mia shared a sweet moment with her young cousin, Prince Louis, as she held his hand and led him to church.
Mia’s sister Lena, five, walked hand in hand behind Wales, along with her parents Zara and Mike. Her younger brother Lucas, two, stayed home.
Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips also showed up at the racetrack to watch the events on the track
Isla Phillips looked animated as she watched the Cheltenham race with her sister and cousin on New Year’s Day
Savannah Phillips, who celebrated her 13th birthday on Dec. 29, pointed excitedly toward the track
She won! The recent birthday girl slapped the heir to indicate that she had found a winner
Meanwhile, Savannah’s cousin, Mia, looked dejected
Princess Charlotte, holding hands with her mother, looked festive in a bottle green coat with her hair tied in braids.
Meanwhile, George, who was walking alone, looked very grown up in a smart suit.
When the Christmas morning service ended, Mia walked out of the church flanked by Princess Charlotte, and the couple giggled together as they walked with their families.
Mia’s interest in horse racing comes from her parents, Zara and Mike Tindall, who are big racing fans.
Being an equestrian herself, Zara is often pictured at racing events with her husband Mike throughout the year – in addition to appearing at Royal Ascot with the rest of the family.
She and her ex-rugby husband are known to put on cute and cheeky displays as they get animated as the races start.