Former England rugby international Mike Tindall shared a warm handshake with footballing icon Sir Alex Ferguson at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.
The legendary Manchester United manager, aged 84, arrived at the prestigious racing event in the company of actor James Nesbitt, appearing relaxed as the pair made their way into the grounds.
Sir Alex has a keen interest in today’s card, with two of his horses competing in races on Thursday.
Regent’s Stroll was entered in the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase scheduled for 2pm, while Il Ridoto is due to run in the Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateurs’ Handicap Chase at 5:20pm.
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Zara Tindall wore a chocolate velvet suit paired with a lime silk blouse and an eye-catching green hat adorned with rose detailing.
The 44-year-old former Olympian accessorised with delicate golden drop earrings, while keeping her makeup understated with just a touch of pink lipstick.
Her husband, Mike, 47, looked well-dressed in a checked suit complemented by a blue shirt.
Zara holds the position of Cheltenham Racecourse Director, a role that has seen her present at every day of this year’s festival alongside her husband.
Zara Tindall wore a chocolate velvet suit paired with a lime silk blouse and an eye-catching green hat adorned with rose detailing.
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The royal couple were among distinguished company at yesterday’s Ladies Day celebrations.
Members of the Royal Family descended upon Cheltenham Festival in force as Ladies Day made its long-awaited comeback following a seven-year hiatus from the beloved racing tradition.
Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Zara Tindall and Carole Middleton were among the prominent attendees at the Gloucestershire racecourse on Wednesday.
For Zara and her husband Mike Tindall, the occasion marked their second consecutive day at the races.
Mike Tindall looked well-dressed in a checked suit complemented by a blue shirt.
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Thousands of racegoers gathered to witness the revival of the cherished festival custom, with senior royals adding considerable glamour to proceedings.
The Princess of Wales’s mother, aged 71, joined the festivities alongside the 44-year-old former Olympic equestrian and other distinguished guests.
The Tindalls put on an affectionate display upon their arrival, with Mike planting a kiss on his wife’s lips.
Photographs captured Zara and Carole walking arm-in-arm through the venue, demonstrating the warm relationship between the pair.
The two women appeared in remarkably similar attire, both sporting near-identical grey coats that created an unintentional twinning moment.
Zara completed her ensemble with a burgundy blouse, dark brown skirt and black suede boots, while accessorising with a fascinator and sunglasses on what proved to be an unusually bright afternoon at the races.
Carole’s herringbone wool coat was paired with a brown faux-fur stole, suede boots and a feather fedora from Hicks & Brown priced at £115 – the very same hat worn by the Princess of Wales during a Sandringham church service in 2020.
She also carried a vintage black Birkin bag, while both women donned leather gloves for the occasion.
