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Princess Eugenie recently took to Instagram to share a heartwarming throwback photo and pay tribute to her cousin Zara Tindle. In the post, Eugenie reminisced about witnessing Zara win a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics and revealed a seldom mentioned nickname for her beloved cousin.
The 34-year-old royal posted a photo from the sidelines of the equestrian event at Greenwich Park where Zara claimed second place in the individual eventing competition. In the caption, Eugenie expressed her love for the Olympics, describing it as "one of the best things in our world" for bringing people together and inspiring generations through incredible displays of human achievement from superhuman athletes representing their countries.
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While the Olympics itself was a highlight, Eugenie fondly recalled being there to support her family and cheer on their "Heroes". The real standout moment for her was witnessing her cousin Zara clinch the silver medal. Eugenie's enthusiasm for Zara's success was evident as she exclaimed "Go Zed!!".
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This revealed a seldom mentioned nickname that Eugenie has for Zara - "Zed". It's clear from her social media post that Eugenie's admiration for Zara and pride in her accomplishments knows no bounds. But Eugenie wasn't the only royal family member showing their support for Zara that day. Princess Beatrice, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry were also spotted in the crowd collectively cheering Zara on during her remarkable performance.
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Zara herself has spoken about the affectionate nicknames used within her family over the years. While Mike Tindall was competing on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2022, his wife Zara lovingly revealed that amongst themselves and their children Mia, Lena and Lucas, they are often referred to by their initials - Z.M.L. and L.
In 2020, Mike also mentioned on a podcast that he affectionately calls Zara "Zed". He jokingly sent her a message during the interview asking her to keep their daughter Lena quiet, who he described as being "very active" at the time. Mike further revealed that they often call each other "Munchkin" as an endearing term between them. While hinting that Zara may have a different contact name saved for him in her phone.
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Zara later explained that when "Munchkin" or "Mikey" don't get Mike's attention, she escalates to using his full name - "Michael Tindall". She also shared that in her phone, he is saved with a name ending in "kitten".
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It's clear from these anecdotes that the British royal family shares a close bond behind closed doors, communicating through nicknames and terms of endearment. Eugenie shining light on her special nickname "Zed" for her cousin Zara gives a rare glimpse into their caring relationship and the constant support they show each other. While the royals maintain a dignified public image, these heartwarming moments remind us of their ordinary familial ties behind the glitz and glamour. Princess Eugenie's Instagram post celebrating Zara's achievements brought those treasured familial memories to the fore in a touching tribute fit for the close-knit cousins.
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