This past weekend, Zara Tindall and her husband, Mike Tindall, showcased a modern parenting hack that has caught the attention of royal watchers.
The couple used an Apple AirTag to keep tabs on their daughter during a busy day at the Burghley Horse Trials in Lincolnshire.
As any parent knows, keeping track of little ones can be a challenge, especially in crowded environments.
Mike took charge of the family outing, driving their three children—Mia, Lena, and Lucas—to the equestrian event where Zara was competing.
The scene was typical of any family day out, with kids running around and occasionally ignoring parental guidance.
However, this royal family had a clever trick up their sleeves to monitor their children’s whereabouts.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted an Apple AirTag attached to Mia’s dress as she mingled with her siblings.
This small gadget, originally designed to help people keep track of valuables like keys and phones, has found a new purpose in the hands of parents.
It’s an innovative solution for those with young children who might not yet have their own phones.
Mia, the eldest at eight years old, was the only one sporting the tracking device during the event.
While she generally behaved well, it’s no secret that she has a reputation for being quite spirited, often seen darting around at horse competitions.
On this occasion, though, it seems the AirTag provided an extra layer of security for her parents.
Meanwhile, her younger siblings, six-year-old Lena and three-year-old Lucas, were captured enjoying themselves on the grass.
Photos from the day showed them playing and laughing, but not without a few moments of mischief.
At one point, Mike had to step in to prevent the two from getting too rowdy during their playtime.
