Below, Mike arriving with Lena, Zara, Meghan and the Queen.
Zara Tindall is William and Harry's first cousin. They've always been incredibly close growing up and into adulthood. Below Harry with Mike and Zara during the inaugural Invictus Games in 2014.
Nine-month-old Lena is the couple's second child; their eldest daughter Mia is five, and Prince William is one of her godparents. Before the arrive of Lena, the Tindall's suffered two heartbreaking miscarriages. Very bravely Zara spoke about their painful journey: "I think that's the hardest thing in our situation, is that everyone knew. And very much when things like that happen, normally it's just your family and friends, but unfortunately everyone knew about it. Being helpless is horrible... actually we've now come out the end of it, hopefully it makes you a stronger family." I've always thought Mike and Zara come across as a really down-to-earth, warm and engaging couple.
As we've noted at several events, Meghan appears to get along wonderfully with Zara's mother Princess Anne. Most recently, we saw the pair enjoying a chat at a reception celebrating Charles' fifty years as Prince of Wales.
The service was held at St Nicholas Church in Cherington, Gloucestershire.
More from the Mail Online:
Nine-month-old Lena, her youngest great-grandchild, was christened at the same church where her sister Mia and cousin Isla Phillips were blessed previously. She was carried from the service in her christening gown by her father, former England rugby player Mike Tindall. Zara’s parents Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, who divorced in 1992, were also there.
The Rev Dr Gerald South, the priest in charge, said the service was ‘lovely’ but declined to comment further. An onlooker said: ‘There were between seven and ten police cars discreetly parked in a farmyard on the edge of the village, and we saw a few bobbies dotted around the village. But considering the number of royals in attendance, it was a surprisingly low-key event.’
The Duchess selected a vintage Dior Haute Couture silk brown coat, circa 1950 from William Vintage (another terrific find from UFO No More).
Meghan's navy hat looks identical to the Stephen Jones beret she wore for the service to mark the Centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey (with thanks to Mae).
The Duchess carried her Victoria Beckham Vanity Box Leather Tote. She first carried it for a visit to her patronage Smart Works in January.
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In other news, the Duchess has contributed to a report for her patronage, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, working to deliver higher education by 2030.
Meghan writes: "It is important to note that for many young people around the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, the opportunity to achieve their full potential through education can simply feel out of reach. Whether it is cost prohibitive or that the cultural stigma in their specific community restricts their ability to attend by virtue of their gender, race or creed - the ACU seeks to break through these boundaries."
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