The festive spirit was alive and well in the royal family as they gathered for a Christmas Day service at Sandringham Church.

The close relationship between Wells and Tyndall was prominently on show, particularly following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relocation to America.

Among those in attendance were the Prince and Princess of Wales, their children, and Mike and Zara Tyndall.

A heartwarming sight unfolded as five-year-old Prince Louis walked hand in hand with his second cousin, 9-year-old Mia Tyndall, on their way to St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Norfolk Estate.

Former England rugby star, 45-year-old Mike Tyndall, who is married to the King’s niece, Zara, was captured tenderly stroking the hair of 10-year-old Prince George after the service.

The next generation of supportive royals, cousins Princess Charlotte and Mia, were seen handing out flowers to Kate, elegantly dressed in an Alexander McQueen coat, as she greeted the crowd.

Mia’s sister, 5-year-old Lena, walked hand in hand with her parents, Zara and Mike, while her younger brother Lucas, 2, stayed back at home.

Princess Charlotte, looking festive in a bottle-green coat with her hair styled in plaits, held hands with her mother as they made their way to the church service.

Meanwhile, a dapper George walked alone, exuding charm in a smart suit that matched his father William’s attire.

Louis, showing his affectionate nature, held hands with both Prince William and Mia Tyndall, daughter of Zara.

The close bond between the cousins comes as no surprise, considering the longstanding relationship between Prince William and Zara, who share a birth year.

While Zara was once close with Prince Harry, their connection is believed to have cooled in recent times.

Although Princess Eugenie shares a strong bond with Harry and Meghan, having enjoyed holidays with the couple post their UK departure, the Tyndalls have not visited Montecito.

The ties between the families are rooted in their shared upbringing in Gloucestershire, where William, Harry, Zara, and Peter Phillips spent their formative years.

The royal cousins, often spotted engaging in lively conversations and playful banter at royal gatherings, have formed a tight-knit circle over the years.

William once admitted to finding it challenging to maintain a serious demeanor in church with his cousins around.

Zara, born just 13 months apart from William, reportedly provided immense comfort to him following the tragic loss of his mother, Diana, in 1997.