Princess Anne is all smiles with Mike and Zara Tindall at Cheltenham racecourse

The Princess Royal looked lovely in red

Princess Anne, and Mike and Zara Tindall on day three of Cheltenham

Danielle StaceyOnline Royal Correspondent - London

March 13, 2025Mar 13, 2025, 1:18 PM GMT

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The Princess Royal made a cheery arrival at the races for day three of the action at Cheltenham Festival.

Princess Anne, 74, who is a former equestrian, stood out from the crowd in a red double-breasted jacket and a black furry hat.

She joined her daughter and son-in-law, Zara and Mike Tindall, at the Gloucestershire racecourse, where Zara has a role as a director.

WATCH: Zara Tindall's race day fashion

A whole host of royals and famous faces have been among the punters at Cheltenham, including Queen Camilla and her children, and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

See the best photos from day three.

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The Princess Royal arrives

Princess Anne is renowned for her love of horses and was the first member of the British royal family to compete in an Olympics, in eventing in 1976.

Speaking to Sporting Life, Mike said that his wife Zara and mother-in-law Anne are die-hard racing fans.

"[Zara] loves it - she loves horses in general, but from the racing side of things it's always been a massive part of her life. The Princess Royal is also a die-hard horse racing fan.

"I think it's great for the profile of the sport to have her in it, and she loves her role at Cheltenham now. She's hosting people every day and she loves it."

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Princess Anne wearing red coat, black hat and pearls

Special accessory

Princess Anne sported a pink patterned scarf and gold horse brooch for her day at the races.

The royal supports several horse charities, including Riding for the Disabled (RDA), The Horse Trust and World Horse Welfare.

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Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall on day three of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival

The Tindalls

Mike and Zara Tindall cosied up for some sweet snaps ahead of the first race.

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Stylish couple

Zara looked chic in an olive green coat from Hobbs with a blue patterned dress by Really Wild, tasselled boots from Fairfax & Favor and a Fedora-style hat by Victoria Charles.

Meanwhile, Mike rocked a tweed three-piece suit.