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Savannah Phillips, 13, joins her aunt Zara Tindall and sister Isla at the Blenheim Horse Trials in Oxford

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Pictured: Savannah Phillips with her German Shepherd after winning a rosette at a dog agility competition.

She delighted royal fans around the world with her daring antics on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in 2018.

And this weekend, Savannah Phillips was a doting niece as she cheered on her aunt Zara Tindall at the Blenheim International Horse Trials in Oxford.

The 13-year-old attended the event with her younger sister Isla, 12, and mother Autumn Kelly, who split from Peter Phillips in February 2020.

During the day, Savannah, who famously covered Prince George’s mouth during the 2018 Trooping the Colour, competed in a dog agility competition with her German shepherd and even won a rosette.

Princess Anne’s granddaughter was practically dressed in a navy T-shirt by equestrian brand LeMieux, black leggings and Barbour wellies.

Pictured: Savannah Phillips with her German Shepherd after winning a rosette at a dog agility competition.

Pictured: Savannah Phillips was seen covering Prince George's mouth on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade in 2018

Pictured: Savannah Phillips was seen covering Prince George’s mouth on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade in 2018

The high school student, who has dual Canadian and British citizenship, inherited her mother’s blonde hair and pulled it back into a long ponytail for the dog agility event.

Savannah then joined her sister and mother to go watch her aunt Zara Tindall compete in the horse trials.

The royal mother of three greeted her niece with a warm hug and the pair appeared to be deep in conversation, with Savannah then showing her aunt something on her phone.

What’s more, Savannah appears to have inherited her aunt’s love of horses, as her personalized phone case was decorated with photos of her riding.

To prove there are no hard feelings between the former sisters-in-law, Zara also hugged Autumn Kelly.

The Montreal mother of two looked stylish in a blue and white striped shirt, black jeans and rain boots.

Meanwhile, Isla, who was happily watching events from the sidelines, donned flared jeans and a floral top for yesterday’s event.

Following Autumn and Peter’s split, a spokesperson for the couple confirmed the mother-of-two would remain in the UK, where they had set up home in Gloucestershire.

Princess Anne's granddaughter was dressed practically in a navy blue T-shirt by equestrian brand LeMieux.

Princess Anne’s granddaughter was dressed practically in a navy blue T-shirt by equestrian brand LeMieux.

The 13-year-old attended the event with her younger sister Isla, 12, and mother Autumn Kelly, who split from Peter Phillips in February 2020.

The 13-year-old attended the event with her younger sister Isla, 12, and mother Autumn Kelly, who split from Peter Phillips in February 2020.

The royal mother of three greeted her niece with a warm hug and the pair appeared to be deep in conversation.

The royal mother of three greeted her niece with a warm hug and the pair appeared to be deep in conversation.

Savannah was then pictured showing her aunt something on her phone after her event in Blenheim.

Savannah was then pictured showing her aunt something on her phone after her event in Blenheim.

Savannah appears to have inherited her aunt's love of horses, as her personalized phone case was decorated with photos of her riding.

Savannah appears to have inherited her aunt’s love of horses, as her personalized phone case was decorated with photos of her riding.

To prove there are no hard feelings between the former sisters-in-law, Zara also hugged Autumn Kelly.

To prove there are no hard feelings between the former sisters-in-law, Zara also hugged Autumn Kelly.

Savannah and Isla are being raised on Princess Anne’s 700-acre Gatcombe Park estate, where Zara and Mike Tindall also live with their three children.

At the time, sources close to the couple claimed that Autumn wanted to separate after 12 years of marriage.

They also claimed the late Queen’s favourite grandson was “devastated” by the decision.

When Savannah Phillips was born in December 2010, she was the only person in the line of succession with dual citizenship.

Autumn was born and raised a Roman Catholic, but renounced her faith shortly before her wedding so that her future husband would not have to give up his claim to the throne.

Isla, who was happily watching events from the sidelines, donned flared jeans and a floral top for yesterday's event.

Isla, who was happily watching events from the sidelines, donned flared jeans and a floral top for yesterday’s event.

Savannah Phillips wore black leggings and Barbour wellies for her day out in Blenheim.

Savannah Phillips wore black leggings and Barbour wellies for her day out in Blenheim.

Pictured: Savannah Phillips competing in the dog agility competition at Blenheim International Horse Trials yesterday

Pictured: Savannah Phillips competing in the dog agility competition at Blenheim International Horse Trials yesterday

Pictured: Zara Tindall looked chic in a long-sleeved navy top and white trousers after competing.

Pictured: Zara Tindall looked chic in a long-sleeved navy top and white trousers after competing.

Peter Phillips is said to have caused a headache for the Royal Family when he sold the photographic rights to his wedding with Autumn Kelly to Hello! magazine for an estimated £500,000 in 2008.

The magazine had barely appeared when Buckingham Palace made it clear that it considered it “a serious error of judgment.”

Labour MP Ian Gibson said the British public was shocked to see their monarch in the pages.

He famously said: “She is the queen, not the wife of a footballer.” As a result, Queen Elizabeth II is said to have banned such arrangements.

Although they grew up out of the spotlight, the Phillips sisters are recognisable from royal events such as the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and are known for adding a touch of mischief to formal royal occasions.

At Princess Eugenie’s wedding in October 2018, for example, Savannah entertained Prince George by imitating the trumpet fanfare to announce the Queen’s arrival, while he looked on with laughter.

Isla put on a brave face as she spent her 10th birthday attending a memorial service for Prince Philip in March 2022, held at Westminster Abbey after only 30 people were allowed to attend his funeral the previous year due to Covid restrictions.

Isla was also present at the Queen’s funeral, where she wore a whip and stirrup brooch to her great-grandmother’s funeral in a subtle tribute to Her Majesty’s love of horse riding.

The Princess Royal has reportedly turned down the Queen’s offer to give her son a royal title, allowing him to lead a relatively normal life, and a similar path awaits her two daughters.

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