Mike and Zara Tindall lead racegoers on day one of Cheltenham Festival


Equestrian Zara is a director at the Gloucestershire racecourse


Mike and Zara Tindall at Cheltenham Festival Day one© Getty / Shutterstock
Danielle StaceyOnline Royal Correspondent - London
Updated: March 11, 2025
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And they're off! Cheltenham Festival kicked off on Tuesday, with royal power couple, Mike and Zara Tindall, leading the charge at the Gloucestershire racecourse.

Equestrian Zara, who is a director at Cheltenham racecourse, wowed in a navy coat with mustard yellow accessories on day one.

Her husband and former rugby star Mike matched her in a navy suit with a yellow printed tie.

WATCH: Zara's race day fashion

The Tindalls were joined by a host of famous faces at the races, including stars from the worlds of sport, TV and fashion.

Take a look in the gallery below…

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Zara Tindall

The mum-of-three looked impeccably stylish in a navy Fairfax & Favor coat with a mustard hat with bow detailing. Zara was unveiled as an ambassador for the luxury brand earlier this month, with HELLO! sharing a first look at the campaign.

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Mike Tindall

The sports star happily posed for pictures with his fellow racegoers as the gates opened for the first day of Cheltenham Festival.

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Zara's day one look

Zara accessorised her look with chunky gold earrings and a chain bag. 

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Big smiles

Zara was animated on the racecourse, as she appeared to be gesturing at somebody in the crowd. 

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Fun moment

We'd love to know what was going on during this exchange! 

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Zara's role

Zara took up her role as a director at Cheltenham in January 2020, and is a regular at the annual Festival. 

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Sir Alex Ferguson

The Manchester United legend was among the notable names on day one.

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Jade Holland Cooper

The British fashion designer, whose brand has been worn by the Princess of Wales, looked chic in a tweed overcoat, waistcoat and trousers from her own label, Holland Cooper.

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Georgia Toffolo

The Made In Chelsea star donned a two-piece by Delia Wade in bridal-white, just weeks after tying the knot with BrewDog founder, James Watt.

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Ben Miller

The comedian and actor donned a tweed jacket and burgundy waistcoat. 

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