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Zara Tindall gives birth to a second baby girl

Former rugby pro Mike was present at the birth

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Zara Tindall has given birth to her second daughter!

A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Zara, 37, and husband Mike Tindall, 39, welcomed a baby girl on Monday.

The Queen is said to be “delighted” about the happy news.

Zara and Mike Tindall, Guests are seen at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Windsor, UK
Mike and Zara pictured at the royal wedding on May 19 (Credit: Splash)

A statement issued by Buckingham Palace said: “Mrs Michael Tindall was safely delivered of a baby girl on 18th June, at Stroud Maternity Unit. Mr Tindall was present at the birth.

“The weight of the baby was 9lbs 3oz.

“The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike’s parents, Mr Philip and Mrs Linda Tindall, have been informed and are delighted with the news.

“The baby’s name will be confirmed in due course.”

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Mike Tindall and daughter Mia watch as Zara Tindall competes at the Badminton Horse Trials
Mike with the couple’s daughter Mia (Credit: Splash)

The new arrival is The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh’s seventh great-grandchild and the fourth grandchild for the Princess Royal.

Zara and former rugby player Mike are already parents to daughter Mia, four.

The couple tragically lost a baby during pregnancy in 2016.

Zara and Mike Tindall, Stars At The ISPS Handa Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Classic At The Belfry
Zara and Mike have yet to announce their daughter’s name (Credit: Splash)

This is the second royal baby born this year, following the arrival of Prince Louis in April.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their third child, Prince Louis Arthur Charles, on April 23; they’re also parents to son George, four, and daughter Charlotte, three.

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It’s been a busy year for the royal family as there was also, of course, the royal wedding in May.

William and Kate with Prince Louis in April (Credit: FameFlynet)

Mike and a heavily pregnant Zara were among the 600 guests who watched Prince Harry marry former actress Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor

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