Fun in the sun: Excited Zara Phillips enjoys first day of Cheltenham Festival
HER love of horses is no secret - and today Zara Phillips appeared to be getting a tad excited as she watched the first day of races at the Cheltenham Festival.
Zara Phillips was spotted at the Cheltenham Festival
Making the most of the sunshine, the 33-year-old was seen waving her arm in a series of animated poses as she enjoyed the festivities in a private box with a glass of red wine.
The mother-of-one dressed in appropriate glamour for the occasion and arrived wearing a dark navy Rosie Olivia Boldo hat teamed with a Paul Costello navy funnel neck wool coat, a Paul Costelloe snakeskin clutch bag and shell Ray Ban sunglasses.
She was later seen sporting a black and white patterned dress as she laughed and joked with friends from the comfort of her box.
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The mother-of-one pulled a series of animated poses
Zara seemed to be enjoying her day
Zara is a regular at the famous Gloucestershire racing event and is expected to attend all four days of the festival this year.
But this year has another added element of excitement for the 14th in line to the throne, as her Grand National horse Monbeg Dude is due to compete later this week.
The horse, who was purchased by her husband Mike Tindall for £12,000, finished in seventh place at Aintree last year.
Zara, who won a silver medal for equestrian in the London 2012 Olympic Games, has helped train Monbeg Dude and has been building her career as a racehorse trainer.
The mother-of-one appeared relaxed as she enjoyed the sunshine
The Royal arrived in a navy ensemble
Several of her animals have since been entered in National Hunt races this season.
Tomorrow, Zara is expected to be joined by her aunt, the Duchess of Cornwall, for the second day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Camilla, who is a racing enthusiast, is expected to present a prize to the winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase.