Transforming from an assertive sister to a famed equestrian to a newlywed, Zara Tindall continued to blossom. In 2012, Mike Tindall dropped a hint that the couple might be welcoming a child in the future, remarking at the Rugby for Heroes charity event, "Obviously we're going to have a family. But it's about timing," adding, "I want to play [rugby] for another two years, so it's just where we find the balance in that. I wouldn't say we'll wait; we'll try and find a window."
Clearly, a window was found because, in 2013, Zara happily announced that she and Mike were expecting their first child together, and on January 23, 2014, the couple welcomed their little girl. Baby Mia Grace — who was 16th in line to the throne when she was born — became Queen Elizabeth's fourth great-grandchild and Princess Anne's third grandchild (via The Guardian). Taking to social media after welcoming their little girl, Mike announced her name choice to the world in a tweet, calling the experience of transforming into a dad "definitely the best day of my life."
As for the little girl's name, bookmakers William Hill announced that Mia's initial odds in the baby name pool were 16-1 initially, with only "a few people" guessing the name correctly. "We might have to close that betting early for the next royal baby — be it William or Harry," William Hill stated.
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