Zara Tindall forced to halt weekend outing as safety issue arises

Fintan Starkey

By Fintan Starkey


Published: 26/01/2026

- 18:01

After a lengthy trip to Australia, Zara was spotted back in the UK

Zara Tindall was forced to halt her latest outing as a fire alarm sounded at the Princess Royal Stand at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday.

Princess Anne’s daughter was seen emerging from one of the top floors of the Royal Stand after the alarm sounded.


While the delay was brief, it did bring a delay to the day's proceedings.

A spokesman said: "The alarm was raised and full evacuation procedures were implemented to allow its team to carry out the necessary checks before permitting guests to return to the Princess Royal Stand."

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Zara Tindall was forced to evacuate the Princess Royal Stand at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday

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Following the conclusion of the alarm, visitors, including the Princess of Wales’s former personal assistant, Natasha Archer, returned to the stand.

The Olympic silver medalist was seen at Cheltenham wearing an indigo coat by The Fold London, which she paired with a teal headband and black boots.

Zara spoke on her outfit choices for Cheltenham with Hello last year, revealing: "My number one style tip for dressing at Cheltenham would be to create a balance between elegance and practicality.

"Choose a classic, tailored outfit, but make sure to incorporate layers and weather-appropriate accessories.

"For me, it’s about what works and feels good to wear."

Zara has been the Cheltenham Racecourse director since January 2020 and was on hand on Saturday to hand out the awards for the cross-country race prize presentation.

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Zara Tindall stunned as she layered up to keep warm at the racecourse

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The visit comes as Zara and her Rugby World Cup-winning husband, Mike Tindall, returned from Australia after attending the Magic Mike charity event down under.

Whilst she was there, Zara unveiled a new luxury jewellery line in partnership with Australian designer John Calleija, with pieces in the collection commanding prices of up to £26,680.

The 44-year-old, who is King Charles's niece, modelled the diamond and gold creations during an elegant photoshoot, appearing in a simple white shirt while showcasing the various statement pieces.

Mr Calleija described the range as "a celebration of the modern woman: bold in spirit, refined in detail, and effortlessly elegant in design".

The most expensive item is an 18-carat yellow gold Coronet Necklace, while certain exclusive pieces are listed as price on application.

Among the standout pieces is a £21,600 ring crafted from pink and white diamonds in a saddle shape, paying homage to the accomplished equestrian's passion for eventing.

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Zara Tindall showcased a new line of jewellery during her recent trip to Australia

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The collection also features gold huggie earrings with removable links at £4,405, alongside pearl earrings priced at £5,450.

Additional offerings include 18-carat yellow gold ear cuffs retailing at £1,430 and a distinctive 'sunrise' ring combining white and yellow gold with Australian Argyle pink and white diamonds.

The Australian jewellery house, which began its partnership with the royal in 2015, stated the collection seeks to "beautifully merge contemporary sophistication with classic craftsmanship".