Members of the Royal Family including Zara Tindall, Princess Eugenie and Queen Camilla looked suitably glamorous as they arrived at the Cheltenham Festival’s ‘Style Wednesday’ this afternoon.
The royal cousins led the way as thousands descended on the racecourse for the newly named second day of the festival, which has previously been known as ‘Ladies Day’. Zara and Eugenie’s husbands Mike Tindall and Jack Brooksbank were equally stylish in their looks and they certainly matched the knickers.
Meanwhile, Queen Camilla, 76, appeared on Style Wednesday without King Charles, 74, who is still undergoing cancer treatment. Arriving at the racecourse this afternoon, Camilla beamed amid gloomy weather in a jade green structured coat and a wide-brimmed fur hat.
Equestrian Zara, 42, opted for an elegant blue pinstripe double-breasted suit with matching straight-leg trousers. The mother-of-three wore a silk burnt orange high neck blouse, leather gloves and a burgundy crocodile effect handbag. She completed her ensemble with minimal gold jewelery and a chic burgundy suede fascinator.
Zara’s mother Princess Anne, 73, another racing enthusiast, was also in attendance at the racecourse, wearing a button-up tweed coat paired with a camel hat and a nude scarf to ward off the cold.
Pictured: Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie appeared in high spirits as they arrived at Cheltenham Racecourse today
Mike Tindall’s dapper navy suit perfectly complemented his wife’s ensemble as he opted for a pop of color with a burgundy tie.
Soon after their arrival, Zara and Mike, who aren’t afraid of a little PDA, shared a quick kiss on the lips before the royal left with her cousin Eugenie.
Mother-of-two Eugenie looked chic and sophisticated in a white wrap coat, which she wore over an oatmeal midi dress.
The 33-year-old was pictured in a sleek white fedora and clutched a structured handbag with gold hardware that perfectly matched the tone of her dress.
The royal completed her look with some tan suede boots and minimal gold hoops.
Arriving at the racecourse, Eugenie posed for pictures with husband Jack Brooksbank – who was dressed in a light gray suit and green tie.
The real royal day at Cheltenham Racecourse comes after a busy day of engagements on Monday to mark Commonwealth Day.
Members of the royal family, led by Camilla and William, descended on Westminster Abbey to attend the annual service before the Queen continued the celebrations at Marlborough House in Pall Mall in the evening.
Earlier this month, the two royal couples traveled to Bahrain to watch the Grand Prix with Eugenie’s mother Sarah Ferguson.
After Max Verstappen’s victory, the royals took to the tarmac to speak with members of the Red Bull team and pose next to the winning car.
Queen Camilla was the picture of elegance as she arrived at the racecourse in a jade green coat with a wide-brimmed hat
Princess Anne, another racing enthusiast, opted for a tweed coat with a camel hat and scarf to protect against the cold
Mike and Zara Tindall pictured themselves sharing a quick kiss as they arrived at Cheltenham Races today
Equestrian Zara, 42, opted for an elegant blue pinstripe double-breasted suit with matching straight-leg trousers
Princess Eugenie looked chic and sophisticated in a white wrap coat which she wore over an oatmeal midi dress
The Princess Royal, 73, beamed as she arrived at the racecourse ready to see the action on the festival’s second day
Equestrian Zara, known for her love of all things racing, looked lively as she strolled through the racecourse
Also present at Style Wednesday is Queen Camilla, who opted for a jade green double-breasted coat paired with a wide-brimmed hat
Camilla’s structured coat had a tie belt at the waist and a colorful green patterned scarf, plus black suede knee high boots
The Queen beamed despite gloomy weather as she arrived at the racecourse this afternoon for Style Wednesday
Hold on to your hat, Camilla! The Queen appeared to be caught in a sharp gust of wind as she exited the car upon arrival
Camilla, who is also known to enjoy horse racing and often attends the Cheltenham Festival, upped the style stakes in her elegant outfit
Pictured: Cousins Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie appeared in high spirits as they arrived in Cheltenham
Pictured: the two cousins cuddled up as they entered the races at Cheltenham this afternoon
Arriving at the racecourse, Eugenie posed for pictures with husband Jack Brooksbank – who was dressed in a light gray suit and green tie
Mike Tindall looked dapper in a navy blue suit, gray cap and burgundy tie which perfectly matched his wife’s fascinator
Princess Anne’s daughter completed her ensemble with minimal gold jewelery and a chic burgundy suede fascinator
This year the Cheltenham Festival has renamed its ‘Ladies Day’ to ‘Style Wednesday’.
Day two of the prestigious four-day event is known to attract a host of royals and celebrities as they show off their sartorial prowess while enjoying a day out at the races in Gloucestershire.
A Cheltenham Racecourse spokesperson said: “This year we relaunched day two of the Festival as Style Wednesday to celebrate ‘fast horses, slow fashion’, encouraging racegoers to make more sustainable fashion choices, showcase their unique and personal style and share the stories behind their amazing outfits with friends, family and on social media.
“This includes repurposing outfits they already have in their wardrobes, buying timeless garments to wear again and again and also buying from retailers that specialize in pre-loved clothing.”
Commenting on the change, The Daily Mail’s Nadine Dorries said in her latest column: ‘I looked at the program and saw, without fanfare or warning, that Ladies Day at Cheltenham appears to have been downgraded to Style Wednesday.
‘I assume this is some sort of wakeful nod from the Jockey Club to the powerful trans lobby. If that is the case, the Jockey Club might want to consider who exactly should participate – and who it is they are now offending’.
In December 2023, Zara – who won a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics – revealed that she is ‘very part-time’ with her riding career.
Talking to Australian Women’s Weekly magazine, she explained: ‘I’ve only got four horses so hopefully I’ll have enough time to look after my kids and still compete. I hope I make better decisions. I certainly don’t go to everything now.’