Zara Tindall breaks cover with rare appearance alongside other royals in Germany during summer break


Zara Tindall has made a glamorous appearance in Germany, joining Queen Mary and Princess Amalia for the opening gala of the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen


Zara Tindall, Princess Catharina-Amalia and Queen Mary in different outfits: one in black, one in green and white stripes, and one in brown with white dots.© Getty
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Zara Tindall has delighted royal watchers after stepping out for a rare international gathering alongside fellow European royals in Germany on Tuesday. 

Attending the opening festivities for the 2026 FEI World Championships at Allianz Park in Aachen, the 45-year-old looked effortless as she joined Princess Amalia of the Netherlands and Queen Mary of Denmark. 

The major equestrian event holds a special significance for Princess Anne's daughter, marking two decades since she famously claimed individual eventing gold at the exact same venue in 2006. 

Taking a break from her summer holiday, the mother-of-three appeared in high spirits as she joined fellow royals at the celebrated event. 

Zara Tindall, smiling and wearing sunglasses, stands with two others in a professional setting.© Getty Images
Zara Tindall attends gala event during the opening of the 2026 FEI World Championships

Zara turned heads in a sleeveless black tailored ensemble featuring a structured V-neckline and lapel detailing. She amped up the glamour with chic translucent tortoiseshell sunglasses, subtle gold hoop earrings and a chain-strap crossbody bag, while styling her blonde hair in a fresh, pin-straight chin-length bob. 

A royal reunion in Germany

Princess Amalia, 22, looked elegant in a summery white and emerald-green striped dress. 

The royal, who is first in line to the Dutch throne, wore her hair in a half-up, half-down style, with soft waves falling over her shoulders, and accessorised with a forest-green leather clutch, statement drop earrings featuring green gemstones and delicate gold bangles. 

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands in green and white striped dress walking with military officer behind her.© Getty Images
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands looked lovely in her summer dress

Meanwhile, Queen Mary, 54, opted for a brown sleeveless maxi dress featuring a delicate white micro-polka-dot print. 

The Danish monarch cinched her waist with a slim, statement belt encrusted with sparkling amber and cognac-toned gemstones. 

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, in brown polka dot dress, holding a black jacket, smiling on cobblestone street.© Getty Images
Queen Mary of Denmark opted for a chic brown polka dot dress

Her glossy brunette hair was worn down in loose, natural waves with a centre parting. She completed her look with radiant, sun-kissed makeup and a warm pink lip.

At the event, three royal stables, representing the Netherlands, Denmark and Great Britain, will parade their historic carriages during the ceremony, each serving as a symbol of its respective dynasty. 

Zara Tindall's love of horses 

Zara's adoration for all things equine has been documented throughout her entire life, with the former equestrian winning a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics for the equestrian eventing team competition. In 2020, Zara became a patron of World Horse Welfare, joining the charity alongside her mother, Princess Anne, who serves as its president. 

Zara Tindall in a blue jacket and white trousers riding a horse© Getty
Zara Tindall pictured at the Open Intermediate event at Barbury Horse Trials in March

Back in November, Zara gave an impassioned speech, urging audiences at a conference last November to see "through the horse's eyes." 

"I think seeing through their eyes is all about partnership; it's feeling them every day and how different they come out, being receptive to that and working with that," she said.

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