Zara Tindall has stepped into her late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's shoes at the Royal Windsor Cup Final, presenting the trophy at the prestigious polo tournament on Sunday afternoon.
The 44-year-old royal has taken on the ceremonial role previously held by the late monarch at the event.
The mother-of-three presented the trophy to the winning team at Guards Polo Club, continuing a tradition her grandmother maintained for many years at the venue's oldest tournament.
The presentation marked a significant moment as the Royal Windsor Cup celebrated its 70th anniversary this year.
Zara Tindall has stepped into her late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's shoes at the Royal Windsor Cup Final, presenting the trophy at the prestigious polo tournament on Sunday afternoon.
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The tournament remains one of the world's top five polo competitions, drawing elite players and their impressive horses to Smith's Lawn.
Zara cut an elegant figure in a belted navy blue and white striped dress, perfectly suited to the warm weather.
She paired the on-trend outfit with beige-heeled sandals and a tan leather clutch bag.
The royal completed her sophisticated look with a summer straw boater hat worn over her blonde bob and delicate gold drop earrings.
King Charles took on the presidential role in early 2024, with Zara being asked to present the cup this year.
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The prestigious annual polo show attracts guests from society's highest echelons and features the biggest names in the sport.
The event unfolds at the historic Guards Polo Club on Smith's Lawn, named after a 17th century gamekeeper.
The Royal Windsor Cup marked its 70th anniversary as the club's first tournament, with the 15-goal competition reaching its conclusion on Sunday afternoon.
Guards Polo Club was founded in 1955 with the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, serving as its first President.
King Charles took on the presidential role in early 2024, with Zara being asked to present the cup this year.
Sources suggest Prince William lacks the passion for horse racing that characterised Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles's involvement with the sport.
A racing insider told the Times: "I never get the feeling the whole top hat and racing is really his thing, and he's said as much."
The same source added: "He's never really seemed comfortable doing it."
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The royal had a busy week of high-profile appearances, having attended Royal Ascot just days before the polo final.
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The day's festivities included more than just polo, featuring a jousting display from the Knights of Middle England and a carriage driving demonstration by the British Driving Society.
The tournament continues to be one of the world's premier polo events, attracting the sport's biggest names and their exceptional ponies.
Zara remains a formidable international equestrian competitor, having won gold at the European Eventing Championships in 2005 and silver at the World Equestrian Games in 2006.
Her sporting achievements have established her as one of Britain's most accomplished riders.
The royal had a busy week of high-profile appearances, having attended Royal Ascot just days before the polo final.
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