Queen Camilla Leads the Way at the Race Course, Where Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall Double Date

Mar. 15, 2025

It was a royal day at the races forQueen Camilla,Princess EugenieandZara Tindall.

Around noon on March 12, the Queen, 77, quietly arrived unannounced at the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, England to see the second day of the equestrian festival. After being formally greeted, she walked from the entrance for about 200 yards to the main enclosure, drawing surprised gasps from fellow guests.

Queen Camilla stepped out for the so-called “Style Wednesday” at the Cheltenham track, which is about 90 miles west of London.

Queen Camilla at the Cheltenham Festival at the Cheltenham Racecourse on March 12, 2025.Chris Jackson/Getty

Chris Jackson/Getty

Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank at the Cheltenham Festival on March 12, 2025.Cover Images via AP

Cover Images via AP

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Queen Camilla watches the Turners Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on March 12, 2025.Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty

Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty

It was announced earlier this month that the National Hunt Chase at the race has been permanently renamed to The Princess Royal National Hunt Chase, an homage to her equestrian success and support for the Cheltenham Racecourse.

source: people.com