Mike and Zara Tindall have developed a routine of spending the majority of their year living at Gatcombe Park in the UK, while carving out a few weeks to travel to Australia around January.
Their yearly trip coincides with Magic Millions, of which Zara became an ambassador following her London Olympics silver medal in 2012, before becoming patron in 2015.
Her participation in polo events dates back to 2017, when her eldest daughter Mia appears to have been proudly cheering her on. It was previously believed that Mia, Lena and Lucas remain in the UK while their parents travel abroad for the Magic Millions events, as they often fall in term times.
However, a never-before-seen photo shared on the brand's Instagram account shows Mia had joined her parents when she was just two.
Zara reaching down from her horse to give her husband Mike a celebratory high-five after winning the inaugural tournament. While a step offered Mike the elevation needed to reach Zara's hand, young Mia, who was dressed in a floral sundress, couldn't stretch tall enough to join in.
"Zara and Mike Tindall have been part of the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping story since our very first event in 2017 and have shared plenty of MAGIC moments along the way.
"As we look back at a few of our favourite moments, we’re getting ready to make even more MAGIC this January, Sunday, 10 on the beautiful Gold Coast," the caption read.
Zara Tindall's comments about Australia
© Getty ImagesReflecting on her enduring relationship with the event, Zara has frequently praised the warmth she has felt from the locals. The couple have even hinted that they love the Australian way of life with their three children, Mia, Lena and Lucas.
"Mike and I both love the vibe and personality of Australia," Zara told HELLO! in 2024, calling it their "second home."
© Getty ImagesShe continued: "It really suits us with the outdoor lifestyle and everything that comes with it. What is not to love about being here? It feels busy but being by the beach and in the middle of summer is also relaxing, especially coming from the depths of our winter right now back home.
"We have always had a love for Australia and look forward to coming here. It is a second home to us but wouldn't move here as it's too far from family, but we will continue to get down as much as we can and enjoy it while we are here."
Mike's enthusiasm the year before had sparked speculation about whether the royals could relocate to Australia.
"Never say never," he exclusively told HELLO! in 2023, "but it’s not on the cards, people try to say that we almost did, but we never almost did. It's never been an actual thing where we’ve looked for a house or anything.
"We love Australia a lot and we love the lifestyle, I think it's brilliant for kids but whether we could actually move there, we're not sure."
