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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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.