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Sky News AU
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie step out in support of Prince William and Princess Catherine at Buckingham Palace Garden Party amid ongoing royal rift
Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie have thrown their support behind Prince William and Princess Catherine, attending Tuesday's Buckingham Palace Garden Party in a show of solidarity. The annual event, one of several hosted at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland, typically sees the Sovereign take the lead. But with King Charles III and Queen Camilla tied up at another historic engagement earlier in the day, it was William and Catherine who stepped into hosting duties. The party began around 4pm local time, with working royals Prince William, 42, Princess Catherine, 43, Prince Edward, 61, and Duchess Sophie, 60, taking their places on the palace steps as "God Save The King" rang out. Catherine was a vision in a pale yellow Emilia Wickstead dress, paired with a Philip Treacy hat- repeating the very same headpiece she wore to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding seven years ago. She also wore the diamond Robinson Pelham earrings she chose for her own wedding to William in 2011. Guests were treated to tea, finger sandwiches and mini cakes, as the royal couple made their way across the iconic lawns to greet attendees from various organisations and patronages. Among the sea of top hats and fascinators were Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie, who mingled with guests and chatted warmly. Zara, daughter of Princess Anne, wore a soft pink and white floral frock by Angelika, while Eugenie, daughter of Prince Andrew, opted for a navy and white spotted midi dress with a coordinating navy hat. Their presence follows a similar show of family unity at the Bahrain Grand Prix in April, where they were seen catching up with Princess Beatrice and Peter Phillips in the paddock area of the Sakhir circuit. While many of the late Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren remain close, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have notably been absent from royal gatherings since their departure from the Firm and move to Montecito, California in 2020. Earlier this month, Zara candidly addressed the family's strained dynamic during an appearance at a London Sporting Club lunch. "It is very hard to see from the outside, but 100 per cent, it is a family that is still going through the same struggles other people do," she said, according to The Sun. "Whether they are relationships, obviously, it is very easy to see every day. We're still very supportive of each other." Zara and her husband, retired rugby star Mike Tindall, have reportedly cut contact with Harry and Meghan following their repeated public criticisms of the royal family. Eugenie, who was once considered the Sussexes' last remaining ally within the fold, may also be shifting her stance. Her decision to attend the garden party has been seen by some as a sign of loyalty to William and Catherine, particularly after reports emerged that Harry "cut off" contact with her over a meeting she had with outspoken broadcaster Piers Morgan in 2023. In addition to Zara and Eugenie, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, long-time supporters of King Charles, attended the garden party. William and Catherine were seen warmly reconnecting with several guests, including families tied to their various causes. One poignant reunion was with the family of Liz Hatton, a 17-year-old budding photographer who died from cancer last year. Liz and her family had met Catherine, a cancer survivor, during a royal investiture in October, just weeks before her untimely death. "You changed her life for the better," Liz's mother Vicky Robayna told the Princess, as per The Sun. In Liz's honour, the family has since launched a charity called Capture, aimed at supporting those affected by Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour. Catherine was gifted Jellycat toys shaped like lemon pie and pickled onion- playful tokens Liz once gave to those she loved. Kate smiled, saying, "It matches my dress, how did you know? "…If you need any help fundraising, maybe I can help. Please stay in touch, really." The couple also spoke with Steven Frank, a Holocaust survivor whom Catherine previously photographed in 2020, and young double amputee Tony Hudgell, who missed the King's garden party earlier this month due to traffic. William laughed, telling Tony he'd "chosen a better year" to attend this time, recalling that it had been raining during Tony's planned visit.
Sky News AU
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Buckingham Palace snubs Zara Tindall's 44th birthday days after Prince Harry comments
Zara Tindall has celebrated her birthday but Buckingham Palace has failed to mark the beloved royal family member's big day. The only daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, she is not technically a working royal like her cousins and works as a pro horse rider, even winning a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics as an equestrian. Tindall, who is consistently ranked as among the most popular royals with the public, celebrated her 44th birthday on Thursday. However, none of the official palace social media accounts marked Tindall's big day following a policy change surrounding birthdays after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In 2022, royal aides announced the palace will only mark the birthdays of 'working members' of the royal family on their official social media accounts. Awkwardly, the snub came just days after Tindall appeared to break rank with the royal family after publicly commenting on the monarchy's feud with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Last week, Tindall attended the London Sporting Club lunch and candidly spoke about her feuding royal relatives. "It is very hard to see from the outside, but 100 per cent, it is a family that is still going through the same struggles other people do,' the Olympian said, as reported by The Sun newspaper. The down to earth Tindalls live on Princess Anne's Gatcombe Park estate and share daughters Mia Grace and Lena Elizabeth and son Lucas Philip, who are similar in age to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Tindall serves as godmother to future King George, while her brother Mark Phillips has increasingly become 'like a brother' to Prince William after the Sussex feud. She was also recently spotted attending the Bahrain Grand Prix alongside her other cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, as well her aunt the Duchess of York. Meanwhile, her husband Mike Tindall has publicly defended his in-laws amid Markle's claims about her struggles marrying into the royal family. Reflecting on his own transition into royal life, the former English rugby star admitted it was "easier than it could have been". "Believe it or not, marrying into the royal family was pretty easy for me," he wrote in his memoir, The Good, the Bad, and the Rugby: Unleashed, released in October. In a passage many took to be a cheeky dig at Markle, he wrote: "They were always nice to me, and I was always nice to them. Simple really."
Sky News AU
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Zara Tindall offers rare glimpse into Royal Family tensions
Zara Tindall has offered rare insight into the ongoing tensions within the royal family, just days after Prince Harry's explosive interview with the BBC. While speaking at a London Sporting Club lunch last week, the 43-year-old Olympian and daughter of Princess Anne offered a rare perspective on royal life, pushing back on the public's perception of a picture-perfect monarchy. "It is very hard to see from the outside, but 100 per cent, it is a family that is still going through the same struggles other people do,' the Olympian said, as reported by The Sun newspaper.
Edinburgh Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Mike Tindall's bizarre one-word nickname for Zara Tindall shows depth of their love
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Mike Tindall has an adorable nickname for wife Zara Tindall that royal fans are just spotting. The daughter of Princess Anne turns 44 today (Thursday, May 15) and will likely be celebrating with her former rugby pro husband. Now, fans of the pair have come across a YouTube video in which the retired sportsman revealed the unusual word he has 'always' used to describe his wife, but it's not your normal romantic nickname. At the start of an episode of Mike Tindall's Mike Drop for Magic Millions released in 2023, Mike asked his wife whether she was excited to appear on his podcast, to which she jokingly responded no. "You know how in depth it'll be," he said. "You'll be scraping through the layers. "I've always described you as an onion," he added. "Lots of layers, so we'll try and peel back a few today, shall we?" It comes after Zara, the daughter of Princess Anne, spoke out about 'struggles' within the Royal Family. Speaking at a London Sporting Club lunch last week, she said, as reported in The Sun: "It is very hard to see from the outside but, 100 per cent, it is a family that is still going through the same struggles other people do. "Whether they are relationships, obviously it is very easy to see every day. We're still very supportive of each other." Zara, who is 22nd in line for the throne, previously opened up about how she couldn't see her uncle be crowned on his coronation day back in 2023. "I did not see it actually, where I was sat. He was around the corner. I could not see." She laughed when asked if she had had to watch the coronation from the 'cheap seats.' Mike and Zara tied the knot in 2011, having met eight years prior. The couple wed at the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, in a ceremony attended by around 400 people. Zara wowed in an off-the-rack ivory silk dress designed by Stewart Parvin. A reception was held at Hollyrood Palace following the nuptials. The pair share three children – Mia Grace Tindall, 11, Lena Elizabeth Tindall, six, and Lucas Philip Tindall, four. Commenting on the video, fans were thrilled by Mike and Zara's flirty rapport years into their marriage. "You both compliment each other beautifully," one wrote. "[The Royal Family] is thriving with all these powerful Royal couples, making a huge difference to inspire future generations in this crazy world with live in." "Brilliant interview. Such a deep love they share. Thank you," said another." Meanwhile a third chimed in: "Great interview! Informative, fun and I really like your chemistry as just honest hard working committed people! Well done!"
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zara Tindall Says the Royal Family Goes Through the 'Same Struggles' as Other Families
Zara Tindall shared some candid comments about what life is really like as a member of the British royal family from an insider's perspective. 'It is very hard to see from the outside but, 100%, it is a family that is still going through the same struggles other people do,' Zara said, per The Sun, while speaking at a London Sporting Club luncheon last week. 'Whether they are relationships, obviously it is very easy to see every day. We're still very supportive of each other.' The daughter of Princess Anne and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, Zara also spoke candidly about the loss of the family matriarch, Queen Elizabeth II. 'We had a very incredible person to look up to who is sadly not here any more,' Zara said. "She was amazing and an inspiration to all of us.' Queen Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. Having marked her Platinum Jubilee earlier in the year, celebrating the 70th year of her reign, Elizabeth ruled longer than any other English monarch in history. Zara honored her grandmother in the naming of her second daughter, Lena Elizabeth, upon her birth in 2018. She also praised her on many occasions, including for her leadership during the pandemic lockdowns in 2020. 'We're obviously very proud, and what she said is completely 100% what the country needed,' Zara said at the time. An Olympic equestrian like her mother, Zara and her brother, Peter Phillips, remain in the line of succession despite not holding royal titles, which their parents chose to forgo at birth. Both siblings are seen quite frequently with other members of the royal family. In March, for example, Zara and Princess Anne joined Princess Eugenie as well as Queen Camilla and her family at the annual Cheltenham Festival in Gloucestershire. In April, Zara and her husband Mike Tindall joined Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice and their husbands at the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix. Peter also brought his young daughters Savannah, 14, and Isla, 13. However, like the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, Zara and Mike Tindall did not attend Easter Sunday services with the royal family this year. You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
