Zara and Mike Tindall lead Epsom Festival racegoers as they bring the glamour to Derby Day
Zara Tindall was one of the race goers at the Epsom Festival today and attended the event with her husband Mike.
The royal, 42, wore a white midi dress with black stripes, topped off with a coordinated hat with a black and white cockade for her Derby Day outing.
Meanwhile, her husband Mike, 44, opted for a traditional morning suit, with gray trousers under his black tailcoat – and a black and white striped tie to match his wife’s dress.
The couple appeared to be enjoying their day at Surrey Racecourse and were photographed smiling as they posed together.
And Zara, who is famous for horse racing, was at one point seen enjoying a glass of wine, while also watching the action intently.
Royal couple Mike and Zara Tindall (pictured) were among the race goers at Epsom today and look great in complementary ensembles
Mike and Zara Tindall were also photographed sitting in the stands, with Zara enjoying a drink at one point
Some racers were seen shielding their eyes from the spring sun, donning sunglasses under their wide-brimmed hats
Spring dressing: this midi dress in white, with floral print in pink and orange, among other things, was a good choice for the 21C temperatures
Hat the One: The focus of this contestant’s outfit was her hat, which was shaped like a large flower, and boasted feather details
Member of Parliament Priti Patel was one of the other famous faces photographed in the stands during the event, wearing a light blue outfit and a peach colored hat, as well as dark sunglasses.
And other race goers put their best foot forward as they arrived for the day, which was expected to be dry and warm, with temperatures reaching 21C.
And attendees certainly seemed to be making the most of the balmy spring temperatures, donning seasonal dresses and hats.
White seemed to be the order of the day, with numerous attendees donning dresses in the color.
Meanwhile, many others opted for floral prints, dresses in a range of colors, from pastels to black, with floral designs.
And many opted to top off their outfits with hats or fascinators, with several attendees opting for wide-brimmed hats with floral cockades.
The two-day event has not been without controversy, with animal advocates saying they would protest the event to highlight the number of horses killed each year in the racing industry.
Animal rights organization Animal Rising planned to protest against today’s event and has been given a space outside the venue.
Former Home Secretary Priti Patel was also caught in the stands during the event and appeared to be watching the action closely
Priti Patel (center) at one point wore a pair of dark shades to shield her eyes from the glare of the spring sun
The politician appeared animated as she chatted in the stands during Derby Day at the Epsom Festival
Block colors were also worn by some, with these race-goers wearing navy blue dresses and pairing them with neutral heels
Zara (pictured), who is a horse racing enthusiast, appeared to be watching the action intently, pointing at something from the stands
Spring Flowers: Meanwhile, others opted for flowers in more traditional color palettes, including pastels
Another contestant opted for a monochromatic dress in bold red, paired with a little matching fascinator and gold heels
The Jockey Club received an injunction from the High Court against the group last week, arguing that the group had made it ‘explicitly clear’ that it intended to breach security at Surrey Racecourse.
Ahead of the event, animal advocate Claudia Penna Rojas said during a Sky News debate: ‘I am prepared to do whatever it takes to right these animals and prevent them from being harmed.’
When asked if that meant resorting to breaking the law, she added: “If it means breaking the law, we know the law doesn’t always equate to morality and we know that people have had to break laws throughout history to create the change we need.
“And again, what matters here is protecting these animals.
“It’s about trying to create the change we need to see where we don’t see animals as property, where we don’t see them as objects used for our entertainment and value and care for them as the creatures they Are.’
Nevin Truesdale, CEO of The Jockey Club, also appeared as part of the debate, stressing that it has “never been safer” for horses.
Fashion forward: one of the attendees looked stunning in a light green dress with yellow floral print. The statement dress had a high neckline and wide sleeves
Floral prints seemed to be the order of the day for race-goers at Epsom today. This participant chose a black and red ensemble decorated with flowers
He spoke about the protests and said, “That’s for the police and the courts to decide and the court says where we will end up, because there is a court order, they will despise the court and that’s why it’s illegal.”
He added: ‘We love these equestrian athletes, these superstars who get fantastic care behind the scenes. 99.8 percent of horses return from their races perfectly safe and sound.
‘As an industry we have spent £40 million on social services over the last 20 years.’
Claudia expressed concern that protesters will run for live races and said that will not be the case.
She explained: “Their well-being, the well-being of the jockeys, the well-being of the people there is absolutely our priority.”