Princess Eugenie, Queen Camilla and Zara Tindall bring the glamour to Cheltenham racecourse to mark the festival’s first ever ‘Style Wednesday’
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, previously known as ‘Ladies Day’. Equally stylish in appearance, and certainly fitting for the brief, were Zara and Eugenie’s husbands Mike Tindall and Jack Brooksbank.
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 structured jade green coat and wide-brimmed fur hat.
Equestrian Zara, 42, opted for an elegant double-breasted blue pinstripe jacket and matching straight-leg trousers. The mother-of-three wore a silk orange high-neck blouse, leather gloves and a burgundy croc-effect handbag. She completed her ensemble with minimal gold jewelry and a chic burgundy suede fascinator.
Zara’s mother, Princess Anne, 73, another racing enthusiast, was also present at the racecourse wearing a tweed button-up coat, teamed with a camel hat and nude scarf to protect against the cold.
Pictured: Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie appeared in good spirits as they arrived at Cheltenham Racecourse today
Mike Tindall’s smart navy suit perfectly complemented his wife’s ensemble as he opted for a pop of color with a burgundy tie.
Shortly after their arrival, Zara and Mike, who aren’t afraid of a little PDA, exchanged a quick kiss on the lips before the royal walked away 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 carrying a structured handbag with gold hardware that perfectly matched the tone of her dress.
The royal completed her look with a pair of tan suede boots and minimal gold hoops.
When she arrived at the racecourse, Eugenie posed for photos with her husband Jack Brooksbank, who was dressed in a light gray suit and green tie.
The proper royal day out 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, arrived at Westminster Abbey to take part in the annual service, before the Queen continued the festivities at Marlborough House in Pall Mall in the evening.
Earlier this month, the two royal couples headed to Bahrain to attend 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 a scarf to protect herself from the cold
Mike and Zara Tindall pictured exchanging a quick kiss as they arrived at the Cheltenham races today
Equestrian Zara, 42, opted for an elegant double-breasted jacket with blue pinstripe and 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 watch the action on the second day of the festival
Equestrian Zara, who is known for her love of all things racing, looked animated as she strolled around the racecourse
Also attending Style Wednesday is Queen Camilla, who opted for a jade green double-breasted coat paired with a wide-brimmed hat
Camilla’s structured coat featured a tie belt at the waist and a colorful green patterned scarf, plus black knee-high suede boots
Despite the gloomy weather, the Queen beamed as she arrived at the racecourse for Style Wednesday this afternoon
Hold on to your hats, Camilla! The queen appeared to be caught in a sharp gust of wind as she stepped out of 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 good spirits as they arrived in Cheltenham
Pictured: The two cousins hugged as they walked into the races at Cheltenham this afternoon
When she arrived at the racecourse, Eugenie posed for photos with her husband Jack Brooksbank, who was dressed in a light gray suit and green tie.
Mike Tindall looked dapper in a navy suit, gray cap and a burgundy tie that perfectly matched his wife’s fascinator
Princess Anne’s daughter completed her ensemble with minimal gold jewelry 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 for attracting a host of royals and celebrities who show off their tailoring skills as they enjoy a day out at the races in Gloucestershire.
A spokesperson for Cheltenham Racecourse said: ‘This year we have relaunched day two of The Festival as Style Wednesday to celebrate ‘fast horses, slow fashion’, encouraging racegoers to make more sustainable fashion choices, embracing their unique and showcase personal style, and share the stories behind their amazing outfits with friends, family and on social media.
‘This includes re-wearing outfits they already have in their wardrobe, buying timeless pieces to wear again and again and also buying from retailers who specialize in second-hand clothing.’
Nadine Dorries of The Daily Mail said in her latest column about the change: ‘I looked at the program and saw, without fuss or warning, that Ladies Day at Cheltenham appears to have been relegated to Style Wednesday.
“I guess this is some kind of woke nod from the Jockey Club to the powerful trans lobby. If that is the case, the Jockey Club may want to consider who exactly will be attending – and who it is they are offending now.”
In December 2023, Zara – who won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics – revealed she is pursuing her riding career ‘very part-time’.
Speak with The Australian Women’s Weekly magazine, she explained: ‘I only have four horses, so hopefully I have enough time to look after my children and still compete. I hope I make better decisions. I’m certainly not going to everything now.’