Prince Philip: Mike Tindall shares photo of Duke with great-granddaughter Mia Grace on Instagram

Mike Tindall has paid tribute to Prince Philip by sharing a photograph of the Duke eating with his great-granddaughter Mia Grace.

The former England rugby pro, 42, who married Philip’s granddaughter Zara Tindall, 39, in 2011, uploaded the snapshot to Instagram earlier today. 

He shared the photo, which he credited as being taken by the Duchess of Cambridge, alongside a caption that read: ‘It’s been a very sad week but it has given us time to reflect on great memories and stories both personal and shared. 

‘A devoted family man who we will forever miss but always love.’

The post comes on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral which will see him laid to rest at St George’s Chapel, London, tomorrow. 

 Mike Tindall has paid tribute to Prince Philip by sharing a photograph of the Duke eating with his great-granddaughter Mia Grace

The former England rugby pro, 42, uploaded the snapshot to Instagram earlier today alongside a heart-felt caption

The former England rugby pro, 42, uploaded the snapshot to Instagram earlier today alongside a heart-felt caption

The snapshot of Prince Philip, who passed away aged 99 at Windsor Castle on Friday, showed the Duke sitting outside a log cabin.

He was leaned over a wooden table to enjoy a meal in the countryside setting alongside Mike and Zara’s seven-year-old daughter Mia Grace. 

The photograph was taken by Kate Middleton – but it is not the first time the Duchess, one of the world’s most photographed people, has gone behind the lens.

She was named as the new patron of the Royal Photographic Society earlier this year following her flourishing passion in photography.

It comes just days after Prince William and Kate released their own touching photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen with seven of their great-grandchildren. 

Mike, 42, married Philip's granddaughter Zara Tindall , 39, in 2011 and the couple now share three children

Mike, 42, married Philip’s granddaughter Zara Tindall , 39, in 2011 and the couple now share three children

It comes just days after Prince William and Kate Middleton released their own touching photo of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen with seven of their great-grandchildren - Prince George, Prince Louis, Savannah Phillips, Princess Charlotte, Isla Phillips holding Lena Tindall, and Mia Tindall

It comes just days after Prince William and Kate Middleton released their own touching photo of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen with seven of their great-grandchildren – Prince George, Prince Louis, Savannah Phillips, Princess Charlotte, Isla Phillips holding Lena Tindall, and Mia Tindall

The previously unseen photograph, which was taken at Balmoral Castle in 2018 by the Duchess of Cambridge, shows Prince Philip with his arm around Peter Phillips’ daughter Isla, while the Queen, 94, can be seen holding a then-baby Prince Louis in her arms.  

Prince George and Princess Charlotte can be seen offering a cheeky smile in the picture, while Peter’s elder daughter Savannah Phillips poses alongside the Tindalls’ daughters Mia and Lena.  

The photograph does not include the couple’s three youngest grandchildren, who were born in the last few years.  

Earlier today, an emotional Prince Edward, his wife Sophie and their 17-year-old daughter Lady Louise Windsor arrived at Windsor to inspect floral tributes left for Prince Philip by mourners

Earlier today, an emotional Prince Edward, his wife Sophie and their 17-year-old daughter Lady Louise Windsor arrived at Windsor to inspect floral tributes left for Prince Philip by mourners

Sea of flowers have been left outside St George's Chapel, at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, where Philip will be laid to rest tomorrow

Sea of flowers have been left outside St George’s Chapel, at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, where Philip will be laid to rest tomorrow

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their son Archie Harrison in May 2019, while Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall both gave birth to their sons last month.

The caption read: ‘Today we share, along with Members of the Royal Family, photographs of The Duke of Edinburgh, remembering him as a father, grandfather and great-grandfather.’ 

Meanwhile, earlier today, an emotional Prince Edward, his wife Sophie and their 17-year-old daughter Lady Louise Windsor arrived at Windsor to support the Queen and inspect floral tributes left for Prince Philip by mourners outside the church where he will be laid to rest tomorrow.