Mike and Zara
Tindall stepped out for day three of Royal Ascot, Ladies’ Day,
joining Zara’s mother Princess Anne and Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir
Tim Laurence.
The royals led the carriage
procession, riding in the first carriage, followed by Princess Margaret’s
daughter Lady Sarah Chatto, Sarah’s husband Daniel Chatto, and the Viscount and
Viscountess Brookeborough who shared the second carriage.
Zara was ever the style icon,
wearing a pink dress and vibrant green hat, while Princess Anne rocked a
metallic-hued dress.
The group were pictured
mingling and enjoying the races from the Royal Enclosure after the carriage
procession. The Countess of Wessex was also spotted on day three, looking
stunning in a floral dress.
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Mike and Zara stepped out for day three of Royal Ascot
The Queen, 96, has been
notably absent from the equestrian event due to her mobility issues and it
was hoped she would attend Thursday’s event.
She has more than ten
horses entered over the five days of Royal Ascot which ends on Saturday; her
horse Reach For The Moon is odds-on to win a race on Thursday, while her horses
Tactical and Saga also stand a chance.
She is
also usually on hand to present the trophy to the winner of the Gold Cup.
In the official programme that
was handed out on day one of Royal Ascot, Her Majesty had penned a message,
writing: “After the challenges of recent times, this year’s royal meeting
provides a long-awaited opportunity for supporters of racing from all over the
world to come together for five days of outstanding sport.
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Princess Anne and Zara Tindall rode in the first carriage
“Once again, it is
thrilling that horses from around the globe have travelled to Royal Ascot to
compete at the highest level.”
Ascot is one of the Queen’s
favourite equestrian events in her diary. She lives a 15-minute drive away from
the racecourse and usually attends every year.
Members of the royal
family who have stepped out this week so far include Prince Charles and
Camilla, Prince Edward and Sophie, and Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli
Mozzi.
