Mike Tindallis sharing the behind-the-scenes scoop onQueen Elizabeth’sPlatinum Jubileecelebrations.
“It’s tough for them. They’re all young. It’s a long time,” Mike, 43, said. “But as any parents know, you just do whatever needs to be done.”
He added, “Louis, he was just wanting to have fun. And my two [daughters, Mia and Lena] are always mischievous, so it’s trying to keep a lid on. There were a lot of sweets out back though, so there was a real sugar high.”
Kate Middleton, Mike Tindall and Prince Louis.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty
Prince Louisgot a bit restless during the parade, at points making faces at momKate Middletonbefore giving her a sweet cuddle. He also took turns on the laps of Kate, fatherPrince Williamand grandfatherPrince Charles.
Louis is “a cheeky monkey— a typical third child,” someone who knows the family tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “It’s nice that the world got to see him enjoying himself.”
Meanwhile, Lena caused a mini commotion when she produced some treats, handing them out toPrincess CharlotteandPrince Georgein the row ahead of her asPrince Louisextended his hand in anticipation.
Prince Louis, Lena Tindall and Princess Charlotte.Roland Hoskins - WPA Pool/Getty
Mike also shared that a “highlight” of the weekend was a lunch following Trooping the Colour with Zara’s cousins.
“Who knew that wearing your Mrs.' hats would actually be a thing?” he said.
Mike also posted a photo of Zara with her cousinPrincess Eugeniein their rainbow-hued outfits from Friday’s church service — with a lighthearted comparison.
“When you combine your favourite Starbursts!!” he joked, likening Zara’s fuschia frock and Eugenie’s orange dress to the chewy candy.“2 world class ladies!!”
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Mike and Zara married in 2011, just a few months after Kate andPrince William’s royal wedding. They are parents to three children: Mia, 8, Lena, 3, and Lucas, 1.
Prince William, 39, shared some of hisfavorite holiday traditionslast year, including seeing his three children get together with their cousins.
“For me, generally, bringing the family together at Christmastime is always lovely because we’re quite spread out doing our things a lot of time throughout the year. We get very few moments to actually come together,” he said. “When I see my children meet up with my cousin’s children, and they all have a wonderful time playing together, it’s very special. I look forward to that a lot.”
He added, “Obviously, Christmas is a new dynamic when you have children. Suddenly it’s a whole different ballgame of noise and excitement.”
source: people.com
