Zara Tindall, a royal fashionista and mother of three, once found herself embroiled in a heated dialogue with a steward at the renowned Cheltenham Festival. The equestrian enthusiast, who at 31 was frequently seen at this illustrious event, was observed in an intense conversation as the steward attempted to control the crowd.
Zara was impeccably attired in a fashionable purple hat and a striking cream coat. Her gestures towards the steward were vivid and assertive while her husband, Mike Tindall, seemed amused by his spouse’s animated interaction.
After the dispute, Zara was granted access which enhanced her mood considerably. The well-regarded royal, who is the only daughter of Princess Anne, was subsequently spotted sharing a laugh with Chanelle McCoy, wife of renowned jockey, Tony McCoy.
Fast forward to now and it appears that Zara and Mike may decline an invitation to spend the summer at the royal residence of Balmoral with the King and Queen. The couple, parents to three children – Mia, 10, Lena, six, and Lucas, three – are anticipated to give the summer holiday a miss due to Zara’s potential involvement in the Wellington International Horse Trails.
This equestrian event is slated for August 24 to 26 in Hampshire. Zara, now 42, is known for her successful equestrian career and notable exploits, including a silver medal win at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Interestingly, her medal was presented to her by her mother, Princess Anne.
Due to a strong bond shared with his niece, King Charles is reportedly considering a change in the traditional family getaway schedule, to accommodate Zara Tindall’s equestrian engagements. An insider of the royal household revealed that while King Charles is keen on the entire Tindall family joining him on bank holiday in August, he appreciates the significance of Zara’s equestrian commitments.
“King Charles is optimistic that the Tindalls can make it a week earlier to spend quality time with the family. He’s looking forward to everyone enjoying picnics and accompanied walks on the estate,” an insider reiterates.
There’s also speculation about the close-knit friendship among the young royals, with rumours suggesting that Mia, Lena, and Lucas Tindall share an excellent rapport with their cousins Prince George, aged 10, Princess Charlotte, aged nine, and six-year-old Prince Louis, the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales.