Zara Phillips Marries Her Rugby Player

Zara Phillips, only daughter of The Princess Royal, married Michael James Tindall in Canongate Kirk at 3:00pm (local time) today. Her gown was designed by Stewart Parvin. The veil was anchored by the Princess Andrew of Greece meander tiara. The tiara was given to Princess Anne by Queen Elizabeth II around 1972. Zara also wore Jimmy Choo shoes and borrowed her mother’s diamond pendant earrings.

Captain Mark Phillips escorted his daughter into the church whilst the Reverend Neil Gardner presided over the ceremony. Zara Phillips is the second grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Zara Phillips Engaged to Mike Tindall

Her engagement was announced via Twitter and Facebook yesterday. Zara Phillips will wed her beau of seven years Mike Tindall. In response, royal family members tweeted their congratulations.Below is the statement released by the press secretary to the Queen.

The Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Zara Phillips to Mr Mike Tindall, son of Mr Phillip and Mrs Linda Tindall.

Zara Phillips is the second grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Peter Phillips Observes Equestrian Events in China

Whilst his uncle, Prince Edward, has been attending the Paralympic Games in Beijing as patron of the British Paralympic Association, Peter Phillips has been a spectator to some of the Paralympic equestrian events this week. He and his wife, Autumn, have accompanied the Princess Royal to some of the sporting events in Beijing the last several weeks. His sister, Zara, was unable to participate in the Beijing Olympics when her horse, Toytown, sustained an injury rendering him incapacitated to compete in top form.

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Highlights of the May Wedding between Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly

The bride underscored the low-key May 17th event by her understated lace and satin Sassi Holford wedding gown. Autumn walked down the St George’s Chapel aisle using the Prince of Denmark's March composed by Jeremiah Clarke. She had a total of six bridesmaids including the groom's sister, Zara Phillips. The Princess Royal loaned the bride her diamond tiara that was presented to her in 1973 by the World Wide Shipping Group when she launched the tanker World Unicorn. After the ceremony, the bride and groom led the intimate Royal Family gathering to Frogmore House for the post nuptial celebrations.
The Royalist article, Rain Fails To Dampen Peter & Autumn's Joy (Updated), can be read here.

The BBC article, A thoroughly modern royal wedding, can be read here.

The BBC article, Royal marries in Windsor wedding, can be read here.

A BBC video clip of the bride and the groom leaving St. George’s Chapel can be seen here.

Photos: REUTERS, Geoffrey Shakerley

Zara Phillips Prefers a Traditional Marriage Proposal

According to GQ Sport magazine, Zara Phillips said that she is traditional when it comes to marriage proposals and admitted, “well, he hasn't asked yet. I'm old-fashioned: I think they should ask you.” Zara has been dating the rugby player, Mike Tindall for four years. In the meantime, she maintains her focus on her equestrian training for the Beijing Olympics.

The Telegraph.co.uk article, Zara Phillips happier to be known for horseriding than royalty, can be read here.