Mike Tindall praised for comforting queen’s youngest grandson James, 14, at funeral as fans call him the perfect royal

MIKE Tindall has been praised by viewers after he was spotted comforting the Queen’s youngest grandson at Her Majesty’s state funeral today.

Zara Tindall’s husband Mike, who is an ex-England rugby player, was seen affectionately placing his arm on the back of Sophie Wessex’s son James, Viscount Severn as they arrived at Westminster Abbey.



Mike Tindall praised for comforting queen’s youngest grandson James, 14, at funeral as fans call him the perfect royal
MIKE Tindall was spotted comforting James, Viscount Severn, 14, at Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral today

Mike Tindall praised for comforting queen’s youngest grandson James, 14, at funeral as fans call him the perfect royal
Mike put a loving arm around the Queen’s youngest grandson

The 14-year-old was seated alongside Mike, and his sister Lady Louise Windsor, 18, for the duration of the emotional service.

It wasn’t long before the moving moment was inundated with praise on Twitter.

“Family is everything – well done Mike,” enthused one.

A second praised: “I love him. What a great addition to that family. Zara chose well.”


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A third commented: “Realising how hard it must be for the younger children.

“Well done Mike. Much admiration for #ViscountSevern & #PrinceGeorge & #PrincessCharlotte.”

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Meanwhile, a fourth penned: “It’s very telling about the person when there are moments like this that is so small in comparison to the events going on around.

“He genuinely has a good heart and is mindful of his extended family. He’s a good man, and his wife has chosen one of the best.”

Another admitted: “This one got me.”

A further added: “This man is a class act.”



Mike Tindall praised for comforting queen’s youngest grandson James, 14, at funeral as fans call him the perfect royal

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James and his sister Lady Louise join the royal family for major events, such as Trooping the Colour, but have largely grown up away from the limelight. 

Lady Louise has only recently started increasing her royal engagements since turning 18.



Mike Tindall praised for comforting queen’s youngest grandson James, 14, at funeral as fans call him the perfect royal
The former England rugby player has been praised online for his comforting actions