Zara Tindall's Life in Photos
She might not have a royal title, but she does have an Olympic medal.
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At 41 years old, Zara Tindall has just about done it all: She's an international style icon, has three beautiful children, and has an Olympic medal. Queen Elizabeth's first granddaughter is a member of the royal family, but her poise goes far beyond Buckingham Palace. If these snapshots of Zara's life through the years prove anything, it's that this decorated equestrian has made an incredible name for herself in her own right.
May 1981
Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips was born on May 15, 1981 to Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips. Her mother, daughter of Queen Elizabeth, chose not to give Zara a royal title at birth—something Zara has since called herself "very lucky" for, since it allowed her to have a normal childhood.
May 1984
Zara fell in love with horses at a young age, seen here attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show with her mother and brother, Peter.
June 1984
The three-year-old knew how to work the cameras early on. She flashes a smile at photographers, while cheering on her uncle at a polo match in Windsor.
May 1985
It was a family affair at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1985, where Zara spent the day with her brother, mother, and grandfather.
May 1985
Later that month, Zara wore a flower crown and white dress with bows as a bridesmaid in the wedding of Richard Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax and Zara Legge-Bourke (the sister of a royal nanny).
June 1985
Zara observed the crowd from Buckingham Palace's balcony at the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony. The kid standing next to her is—you guessed it—Prince William.
June 1986
The following year, Zara stood on the balcony, yet again, for the Trooping the Colour. This time, she sported a hat to match both her mother and Princess Diana, who was holding a baby Prince Harry.
August 1986
Zara is seen taking in the view on the Royal Yacht Britannia with her older brother and Queen Elizabeth.
May 1987
At the Royal Windsor Horse Show, Zara spends quality time with her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
February 1991
Zara performs a gymnastics routine in front of very special guests—her grandparents. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip paid a visit to her school, Port Regis, to watch her compete.
February 1991
The same day of her gymnastics performance, Zara is seen giving her grandfather, Prince Philip, a tour of her prep school while in uniform.
April 1992
Zara attended an Easter church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor. She color coordinated her outfit with her mother, who also wore black and white.
July 1992
Zara joined her brother for a horse ride at the Animal Fun Day at Ascot Racecourse. The only thing cuter than their horses is their matching sweatshirts.
August 1997
Along with her brother, Queen Elizabeth, and Prince Harry, Zara waves to onlookers from the Royal Yacht Britannia. It was their last family trip to Balmoral Castle in Scotland aboard the famous ship, before it was decommissioned later that year.
January 1998
Zara, far left, never shied away from showing off her athletic abilities. Here, she's pictured on the slopes with Prince William, Prince Charles, and Prince Harry on the family's annual skiing trip to Switzerland.
October 2000
The royal, left, helped her team pull off a 1-0 win during a field hockey match in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The 19-year-old played mid-field for Cheltenham Ladies' Hockey Club.
August 2001
Zara, back center, joined her entire family to celebrate the Queen Mother's 101st birthday at Clarence House in London. The Queen Mother and her daughter, Queen Elizabeth, both wore beautiful blue looks for the occasion.
April 2002
The following year, Zara solemnly arrived at her great-grandmother's funeral. The Queen Mother passed away at age 101.
July 2002
Zara grew up especially close to her cousin Prince William, due to their one-year age difference. Here, they goof off at the bicycle portion of the Jockeys vs. Eventers charity polo match at Tidworth Polo Club in Wiltshire.
May 2003
After being recognized for having a great sense of style, Zara began scoring invitations to designer shows in her early 20s. She attended the Renaissance Collection Fashion Show by Louis Mariette in London in 2003.
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