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Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Peter Phillips' daughters Savannah and Isla beam and take selfies with cousin Mia - as family takes to Badminton Horse Trials to support Zara Tindall
The Princess Royal's grandchildren enjoyed a family day out - as they gathered to show support for Zara Tindall at an equestrian trial this weekend. Peter Phillips ' daughters Savannah, 14, and Isla, 13, took selfies with their cousin Mia Tindall, 11 - who was on hand to cheer on her mother - as they took in the fifth and final day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials on Sunday. Looking sporty and casual, Savannah opted for a slouchy quarter-zip with shorts, and wore her wavy hair down, while her sister Isla was trendy in a Von Dutch cap and grey top. Elsewhere, little Mia was adorable as ever in a chic white shirt and hat, teamed with a fun patterned skirt. The kids clearly enjoyed some girl time as they were spotted chatting up a storm in the stands. Their father Peter, 47 - who shares Savannah and Isla with his ex Autumn Kelly - looked after the royal cousins with his girlfriend Harriet Sperling, who looked summery and glam in a white and navy patterned dress. Meanwhile, Princess Anne's son looked ready for every weather in a pinstripe button-down, gilet and a cap - along with aviator shades. In one sweet father-daughter bonding moment, Isla could be seen huddling up to her dad for a cuddle. Peter Phillips ' daughters Savannah, 14, and Isla, 13, took selfies with their cousin Mia Tindall , 11 - who was on hand to cheer on her mother - as they took in the fifth and final day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials on Sunday The family was out to support the King's niece Zara, 43, who looked to be in high spirits as she collected a revered accolade at the event. The mother-of-three beamed as she posed with other attendees in Gloucestershire. Radiating sporty casual, the daughter of Princess Anne dressed for the warmer weather in wide-leg jeans and a blue cropped jacket, adorned with golden buttons. She kept her blonde tresses out of her face with a ponytail, and looked excited to chat with others at event - even being snapped giggling at something. Keeping her look practical yet classy, the mother-of-three donned simple white trainers. For her make-up, Zara opted for a fresh-faced visage that accentuated her eyes, and kept accessories minimal. The Badminton Horse Trials are known to be 'one of the toughest and most exciting equestrian events – the pinnacle of the worldwide horse trials calendar'. For four days, competitors are tested on a myriad of disciplines, including dressage, a cross country course and show jumps. It was also a big day for Zara, who collected her first 'Armada Dish', which is usually awarded for five completions of the event. Oozing pride, the royal posed with her flat-shaped trophy. It comes as, just weeks ago, Zara and Mike Tindall appeared just as in love as ever as they were snapped gazing adoringly at one another while attending the final day of the Cheltenham Festival. Zara and her former rugby player husband, 46, appeared reluctant to take their eyes off of each other as they posed up a storm at the racecourse. Proving their fashion prowess, the loved-up pair even coordinated their ensembles, with Zara look glamorous in a turquoise V-neck coat and a matching statement headpiece. Taking style tips from his stylish wife, Mike wore a similar coloured tie with his smart grey suit and striped shirt. Looking effortlessly elegant, Zara teamed her vibrant coat with a navy turtleneck, as well as £435 high heeled Regina boots and the £345 Loxley Navy Croc Handbag, both from Fairfax & Favor. Adding a touch of glitz to her outfit, Princess Anne's daughter opted for a set of delicate pearl earrings, while keeping the sun from her eyes with a pair of sunglasses. The royal equestrian and former Olympian kept her makeup to a minimum, allowing her flawless complexion to shine through a sheer layer of foundation while opting for a swipe of pink lipstick. Mike and Zara, in her role as Cheltenham Racecourse Director, have attended everyday of the festival, joining Queen Camilla, the Princess Royal and Princess Eugenie on the various days. At today's event, Princess Anne also stepped out at the racecourse, alongside Andrew Parker Bowles, whom she briefly dated in the 1970s, at the races. Mr Parker Bowles is the ex-husband of Queen Camilla. The couple's outing came after Mike revealed his hilarious 'liver management' hack for 'surviving' four days of Cheltenham. The former rugby player shared some drinking wisdoms with - while attending day three of the prestigious event. He explained that while it's easy to get caught up in the excitement, there is one way to stealthily keep yourself above ground. 'It's not easy,' he admitted. 'All it takes is bumping into an old friend to push you over the limits. But with like, Guinness - you get a little Zero and no one knows! A little Guinness Zero in the middle when no one knows. It goes a long way.' A Guinness Zero is an alcohol-free alternative of the famous stout, and according to the brewers 'boasts the same beautifully smooth taste, perfectly balanced flavour, and unique dark colour of Guinness, just without the alcohol '. The father-of-three, who appeared dapper in a stylish suit, had attended all three days of Cheltenham prior to the interview, calling the event 'amazing'. 'It's always the atmosphere, the atmosphere's so relaxed,' he continued. 'Everyone's here for a good time and I can get on board with that.' Mike and Zara led the royal arrivals as they joined Princess Anne for the festivities. The trio stepped onto the concourse in thick wintery coats as they prepared to brave the temperamental British weather on what is traditionally celebrated as St Patrick's Thursday. King Charles 's niece sported a casual ensemble with a moss green long jacket with a waist cinching material belt. Beneath her stylish jacket, the 42-year-old wore a paisley navy shirt and complimented the autumnal green with a handful of statement black pieces. The royal equestrian sported a stylish pair of black leather gloves, which she paired with a fedora hat and gold chain bag in the same charcoal shade.
Scoop
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Powell Back To Defend Badminton Title
Olympic eventer Caroline Powell is one of 11 Kiwi combinations starting at one of the world's greatest three-day events, the MARS Badminton Horse Trials in the UK where she will defend her hard-won 2024 crown aboard Greenacres Special Cavalier. She also has High Time entered in the CCI5* alongside world no.4 Tim Price with Vitali and Viscount Viktor, Jonelle Price aboard Grappa Nera, Samantha Lissington on Lord Seekonig, Jesse Campbell on Cooley Lafitte, Dan Jocelyn with Blackthorn Cruise, Joe Meyer and Harbin, Tayla Mason aboard Centennial, and Lauren Innes on Global Fision M. In typical Caroline style, the two-time 5* winner said she was looking forward to a good week of sport and fun. 'I am not feeling any more pressure than usual and hoping to do the best we can and come out the other side.' Twelve-year-old Greenacres Special Cavalier were the New Zealand alternate for the Paris Olympic Games and placed fifth on debut at 5* at Pau. Thirteen-year-old High Time did his first 5* start at Pau and has been very consistent at 4*-L level for his rider. Tim Price had his first Badminton start more than a decade ago. Last year he and 15-year-old Vitali were eighth but have also placed second at Burghley. Tim was New Zealand's best performed at the Paris Games with his sixth place finish aboard Falco. He has three 5* wins to his credit with third his best effort at Badminton. This will be 11-year-old Viscount Viktor 's first Badminton start. Jonelle Price and her 14-year-old mare Grappa Nera were sixth at Badminton last year and she's looking forward the returning on the back of a stellar effort in 2024. 'She is a very talented mare but not the most straight forward,' says Jonelle. 'I live in hope that one day I will crack her and you just never know when that day might come so watch this space!' Tokyo Olympian Jesse Campbell is entered with his 2024 Badminton and Burghley starter, 13-year-old Cooley Lafitte. Samantha Lissington is on debut at Badminton but has previous placed 11th at both Luhmuhlen and Pau and is entered with Lord Seekonig. Fellow Olympians Dan Jocelyn and Joe Myer are in on Blackthorn Cruise and Harbin respectively while Lauren Innes lines up for here fourth consecutive Badminton start with her 15-year-old Global Fision M. Badminton debutant Tayla Mason and her home-bred Centennial made the start list by the skin of her teeth after an agonising time on the wait list. Their only other 5* start was in 2021 at Pau. They'll be facing the toughest of asks not only from the event, but also the star-studded entry list that includes three of Britain's victorious Olympic team, 2022 world champ Yasminn Ingham (GBR), reigning European champion Ros Canter (GBR), world no.2 Tom McEwen (GBR), and six of the world's top 10 ranked riders. Fifteen nations are represented at the iconic event, one of just seven in the world at 5* level. It's the 76th running of Badminton with £117,600 on offer for the winner. The event starts on Wednesday afternoon (UK time) with the first horse inspection followed by two days of dressage, the Eric Winter-designed cross country on Saturday and showjumping on Sunday. New Zealand has an impressive history with Badminton. As well as Caroline's victory last year, Jonelle rode Classic Moet to victory in 2018, with previous winners including Andrew Nicholson and Nereo (2017), Jock Paget aboard Clifton Promise (2013), and Sir Mark Todd on NZB Land Vision (2011), Bertie Blunt (1996), Horton Point (1994) and Southern Comfort III (1980) are all etched on the winner's trophy.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Army of volunteers behind Badminton Horse Trials
More than 800 volunteers turn up every year to help out at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire which run this week between 7 - 11 May. For one couple the event, which attracts about 200,000 visitors to watch the best horses and riders in the world, it really is a love affair. Martin Fleur-Lane met his wife-to-be Emma nearly 25 years ago by the finish of the cross country course. "We subsequently got engaged a few years later by the lake, so there are many happy memories for both of us, with families and friends attending with us over the years," says Emma. Throughout the year, Martin travels past Badminton every day to his furniture workshop in Luckington. He has been volunteering at the event since about the mid 90s. Mostly, he says he would be riding a quad bike delivering dressage scores down to the secretaries and giving lifts to riders from the lorry park to other areas of the ground. More news stories for Gloucestershire Listen to the latest news for Gloucestershire "As a fence judge you are judging whether a horse and rider have both cleared the fence without incurring any penalties between the white and the red flags, which are positioned either side of the fence. "During the day you also need to blow a whistle towards the next fence to alert them each time a competitor is approaching and to alert spectators in the immediate area that a horse is galloping down the track. "It's like a chain of whistles going around the course so that people know a competitor is on their way." Emma has been volunteering since about 2003. "We have regularly volunteered at various events over the years taking on various roles such as cross country steward, doing the start box, doing provisional scores in the cross country control box and dressage score writing," she said. Jane Tuckwell, the event director said she could not manage without her army of volunteers. "MARS Badminton Horse Trials are incredibly grateful to all the wonderful volunteers that throw themselves 100% into the event to make it happen," she said. Martin and Emma along with the hundreds of other volunteers do it because they love it. "I have been coming since I was a little girl and always loved it," said Emma. "For me it is my Christmas and is the highlight of the year. "We have met many wonderful people over the years fence judging at events and made numerous friends who we regularly see throughout the year or team up with to fence judge with or work in other areas of events we attend. "It takes many years of hard work and dedication from the riders, owners and support teams around them to get to this level and a lot of luck. "You are seeing the best of the best here this week." "Badminton is not only to us, but to many people is the premier event in the world for everyone to come and enjoy and have such a fantastic weekend whether your horse mad or not it's just a fabulous day out for all the family and the dogs love it too!" Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Badminton Horse Trials Huge crowds expected at Badminton Horse Trials Badminton Horse Trials
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Army of volunteers behind Badminton Horse Trials
More than 800 volunteers turn up every year to help out at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire which run this week between 7 - 11 one couple the event, which attracts about 200,000 visitors to watch the best horses and riders in the world, it really is a love Fleur-Lane met his wife-to-be Emma nearly 25 years ago by the finish of the cross country course."We subsequently got engaged a few years later by the lake, so there are many happy memories for both of us, with families and friends attending with us over the years," says Emma. Throughout the year, Martin travels past Badminton every day to his furniture workshop in Luckington. He has been volunteering at the event since about the mid he says he would be riding a quad bike delivering dressage scores down to the secretaries and giving lifts to riders from the lorry park to other areas of the ground. "As a fence judge you are judging whether a horse and rider have both cleared the fence without incurring any penalties between the white and the red flags, which are positioned either side of the fence. "During the day you also need to blow a whistle towards the next fence to alert them each time a competitor is approaching and to alert spectators in the immediate area that a horse is galloping down the track. "It's like a chain of whistles going around the course so that people know a competitor is on their way."Emma has been volunteering since about 2003. "We have regularly volunteered at various events over the years taking on various roles such as cross country steward, doing the start box, doing provisional scores in the cross country control box and dressage score writing," she said. Jane Tuckwell, the event director said she could not manage without her army of volunteers."MARS Badminton Horse Trials are incredibly grateful to all the wonderful volunteers that throw themselves 100% into the event to make it happen," she said. Martin and Emma along with the hundreds of other volunteers do it because they love it."I have been coming since I was a little girl and always loved it," said Emma."For me it is my Christmas and is the highlight of the year. "We have met many wonderful people over the years fence judging at events and made numerous friends who we regularly see throughout the year or team up with to fence judge with or work in other areas of events we attend."It takes many years of hard work and dedication from the riders, owners and support teams around them to get to this level and a lot of luck. "You are seeing the best of the best here this week." "Badminton is not only to us, but to many people is the premier event in the world for everyone to come and enjoy and have such a fantastic weekend whether your horse mad or not it's just a fabulous day out for all the family and the dogs love it too!"
