Zara Tindall, the accomplished equestrian, is celebrating her 43rd birthday today following an eventful week competing at the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials 2024.
Born as Zara Phillips on May 15, 1981, she is the daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips.
Known for her deep-rooted passion for horses, Zara inherited this love from her mother and her late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Transitioning into a professional horse rider, Zara represented the British equestrian team in the 2012 London Olympic Games.
The Royal, who clinched the Eventing World Championship in Arkan back in 2006, was also honored as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in the same year.
Zara, a seasoned rider, shares her life with her husband Mike Tindall and their three children: Mia, Lena, and Lucas.
The couple tied the knot on July 30, 2011, at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, with the choice of Scotland possibly paying homage to Princess Anne’s own wedding location at Crathie Kirk in Aberdeenshire in 1992.
Last week, amidst cheers from her family, Zara showcased her equestrian skills at the Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire.
Following the trials, she graciously acknowledged the support of her team, expressing gratitude for their hard work.
In a heartwarming moment captured on video, Zara, still clad in her riding attire, interacted with her children, showcasing a tender bond with her son Lucas and daughter Shilina.
In a rare public display of affection, Zara and Mike Tindall sported matching pink polos at a charity golf event organized to raise funds for Parkinson’s.
The couple, joined by Zara’s brother Peter Phillips and his ex-wife Autumn Phillips, attracted a large crowd at the Belfry Golf Course in Gloucestershire.
Mike, a former rugby player, initiated the ISBS Handa Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Classic Tournament, marking the 11th edition aimed at supporting charitable causes like the Matt Hampson Foundation and the Cure Parkinson’s charity.
The event, held at the Belfry Hotel and Resort near Birmingham, drew notable personalities such as Dame Denise Rosemary Lewis DB, actor James Nesbitt, and former competitive swimmer Mark Foster.
Amidst the camaraderie and philanthropic spirit, Zara radiated joy as she embraced her brother Peter, who recently introduced his NHS paediatric nurse girlfriend, Harriet Sperling.
The day was filled with sportsmanship, charity, and familial bonds, encapsulating the essence of the royal family’s dedication to both sport and community causes.