Girls’ day out! Zara Tindall is chic in navy as she smiles with BFF Dolly Maude on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival – while husband Mike looks dapper in a tweed suit
- Zara Tindall, 38, arrived at the Cheltenham Festival with BFF Doll Maude
- The royal looked chic in a navy blue coat and a matching feathered fascinator
- Her husband Mike Tindall was dapper in tweed and appeared to arrive separately
- Autumn and Peter Phillips arrived together despite being separated
Zara Tindall looked in typically high spirits as she arrived for the first day of the Cheltenham Festival today.
The Queen’s granddaughter, 38, posed for photos with close friend Dolly Maude as she made her way inside Cheltenham Racecourse for the start of the four-day meet.
Her husband Mike Tindall, 41, was also in attendance and cut a dapper figure in a tweed three-piece suit.
High spirits! Zara Tindall, 38, posed for photos with close friend Dolly Maude, pictured, as she made her way inside Cheltenham Racecourse for the start of the four-day meet
Smart: Zara struck the right balance between stylish and practical in a navy coat by Guinea and a matching feathered fascinator by Juliette Botterill Millinery, left. Her husband Mike Tindall, 41, was also in attendance and cut a dapper figure in a tweed three-piece suit, right
However it appeared to be a girls’ day out for Zara and Maude, who was bridesmaid at the royal’s 2011 wedding, and their pair looked to be enjoying themselves as they joked around in front of the cameras.
Zara struck the right balance between stylish and practical in a navy coat by Guinea and a matching feathered fascinator by Juliette Botterill Millinery.
Underneath the equestrian wore a dress by Rebecca Taylor from Trilogy, although she kept her coat buttoned up to keep out the cold.
BFFs: It appeared to be a girls’ day out for Zara and Maude, who was bridesmaid at the royal’s 2011 wedding, and their pair looked to be enjoying themselves as they arrived, pictured
Delicate accessories: Zara added the smallest touch of sparkle to the look with a pair of hoop earrings by Calleija, pictured. Her printed dress underneath is by Rebecca Taylor
Bright and beautiful! Zara’s friend Dolly, left, brought a splash of colour to proceedings in a seafoam green tweed jacket with velvet detailing on the pockets and collar
The mother-of-two finished the outfit with trusty black boots by LK Bennett and a classic saddle bag by Aspinal. She added the smallest touch of sparkle to the look with a pair of hoop earrings by Calleija.
Meanwhile Dolly brought a splash of colour to proceedings in a seafoam green tweed jacket with velvet detailing on the pockets and collar.
Proving she’s not afraid to take a style risk, Dolly eschewed a matching hat in favour of one in a fresh shade of pink. Dolly finished the look with pretty pink heels.
Still civil: Estranged royal couple Peter and Autumn Phillips put on a united front as they arrived together for day one of the Cheltenham Festival
Public front: The couple, who announced their separation last month, proved they remain on good terms as they strode into Cheltenham Racecourse side by side
Elsewhere Zara’s brother Peter Phillips arrived with his estranged wife Autumn.
The couple, who announced their separation last month, proved they remain on good terms despite their split as they strode side-by-side into Cheltenham Racecourse.
It is the first time Canadian-born Autumn, 41, has been seen in public since they announced their split in a public statement last month.