Know More About Zara Tindall; Her Career, Children and Connections to the Royal Family!
- Zara Tindall is the oldest granddaughter of the late Queen.
- She is the daughter of Princess Anne and her first husband Mark Phillips.
- Find out more about the interesting member of the British Royal Family.
Who is Zara Tindall?
Zara Tindall is one of the most interesting members of the British Royal Family. Born as Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips, she is the late Queen’s oldest granddaughter.
The daughter of Anee, Princess Royal, and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, Zara is currently the 21st in line to the succession to the British throne.
Despite being a member of one of the most famous families in the world, Zara lives a private life and is an Olympian, just like her dad.
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Who is Zara’s husband and how many children does she have?
Unlike many royals, Zara didn’t marry into aristocracy. She, in fact, married Mike Tindall, a former English rugby player. They made their relationship official in April 2004.
After dating for many years, the two exchanged wedding vows on July 30, 2011.
They welcomed their first baby named Mia Tindall in January 2014, and their second child, Lena Tindall in June 2018. Their third baby, Lucas Tindall was born in March 2021.
Does Zara Tindall have a royal title?
Despite being the granddaughter of the Queen, Zara was not entitled to the royal rank of Her Royal Highness at birth.
As per the British hierarchy, titles in the royal family pass through the male line meaning children of a princess won’t necessarily have titles.
Not just Zara, but her older brother Peter Philips, who was often dubbed as the Queen’s favorite grandchild, also does not have a royal title.
Is she on the succession line?
Since Zara’s uncle King Charles ascended the throne after the Queen’s death in 2022, Zara became the 21st in line to the royal line of succession.
She comes behind her nieces, Savannah Philips and Isla Philips.
She is an Olympic medal winner
Being an accomplished equestrian, Tindall won a silver medal as a member of the Great Britain team at the London 2012 Olympics.
Her mother, Princess Anne presented her with the medal after her win.
However, Zara is not the first member of the famous family to participate in the famous sporting event. Her mother, Princess Anne was the first member of the British Royal Family to compete in the Olympics.
Also, Zara’s father, Captain Mark Phillips is also an Olympian who won a gold with the British team in 1972.
Zara Tindall is a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
The King’s niece was appointed an MBE in 2007 for her dedication and service to equestrianism.
The MBE is a military or civilian honor given by the monarch for exceptional achievements or service to the community.
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