Kate opts for festive berry shade to celebrate first Christmas at Sandringham

• Three thousand people flock to church to greet Royals
• Stunning Duchess of Cambridge joins Royals for Christmas service
• Family join community for mass and pray for Prince Philip's recovery

By Sadie Whitelocks and Rebecca English

Last updated at 9:26 AM on 26th December 2011

The Duchess of Cambridge joined members of the Royal Family for her first Christmas at Sandringham

Dressed head-to-toe in a festive berry shade the Duchess of Cambridge couldn't stop beaming as she celebrated her first Christmas at Sandringham.

All eyes were on the 29-year-old as she attended a community service with her husband, Prince William yesterday morning.

She teamed a simple knee-length frock coat with black £180 platforms from LK Bennett, but the real head turner was a hat by milliner Jane Corbett, who regularly creates pieces for the Middleton family.

A pair of diamond drop earrings – possibly a Christmas present - were also on display as she wore her hair in a half up, half down creation

Other members of the royal family who attended the private service included the Queen, the Countess of Wessex, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and the Duke of Cambridge.

Kate's presence helped attract a record 3,000 well-wishers to St Mary Magdalene church on the Norfolk estate and police were on hand to manage crowds.

The Queen opted for a lavender wool boucle coat by her dressmaker Karl Ludwig, upon which she had pinned a diamond shell brooch with a pearl at the centre, with a matching white and ivory hat by Angela Kelly.

She accepted dozens of bouquets helped by three of her grandchildren, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and the Wessexes’ daughter Lady Louise Windsor.

Zara Philips, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie also looked elegant in understated ensembles.with clutch bags to hand.

Zara – who now uses the surname Tindall – attended the traditional event with her husband, Mike, wearing a black collared coat topped with a black ruched hat.

Sisters Beatrice and Eugenie, who accompanied their father Prince Andrew, both selected smart double breasted pea coats in shades of black and grey accessorised with matching berets.

Many were eager to hear about Prince Philip's health after the 90-year-old was admitted to Papworth Hospital in Cambridge last Friday after suffering chest pains.

Greeting members of the public, Prince Charles told Carmilla Fitt, 71, from Dover, that his father’s health was ‘coming on’. He added: ‘He is very well and in very good spirits. He is very determined.’

Asked by other wellwishers about his grandfather, the Duke of Cambridge said he was ‘very well, thank you – getting much better’.


Commentators were surprised by the turnout on Christmas Day, and thousands of fans battled to get a photograph of the Duchess as she walked along the church pathway.

Alison Croose, from King’s Lynn, said: ‘I have not seen crowds like this since back into the Diana days.

Dressed to impress: At her first Royal Christmas the Duchess of Cambridge looked elegant in a simple maroon outfit by a British designer, while the Queen wore a lavender coat with a glittering diamond and pearl brooch

 

Zara Phillips - who now uses the name Tindall - attended the traditional event with her husband, Mike, wearing a black collared coat topped with a black ruched hat

Understated princesses: It was only Eugenie's peony that stood out (left) while Beatrice looked smart in a simple coat and hat with a clutch bag

‘It reminded me of the Diana years – when she introduced Prince William to the crowds when he was about seven or eight. It was touching. Diana used to have her hand on his back.

‘Now you see William with his hand on Kate’s back. It was really nice.’

After returning to the main house for Christmas lunch and, of course, the Queen’s Speech on television, the royal grandchildren left the family gathering to visit Prince Philip in hospital, arriving at 4.14pm.

William drove his cousins, Peter Phillips and his sister Zara, in a Land Rover. Behind him Prince Harry was at the wheel of another 4X4 accompanied by Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

The group stayed for 45 minutes – just enough to raise the elderly duke’s spirits on Christmas Day without tiring him out – before returning to Sandringham.

Buckingham Palace officials said Philip ‘remains in good spirits’ and added: ‘The Queen will continue to be briefed on his condition. We do not have details of a release date at this stage.’

The duke was airlifted to hospital on Friday night after complaining of severe chest pains and was discovered to have a blocked artery which was starving his heart of oxygen.

He underwent a ‘minor’ invasive procedure under local anaesthetic to insert a stent into the artery, freeing the flow of blood.

The prognosis is extremely good, although doctors are understandably cautious about a man of his age.

The Duchess of Cornwall wore a colourful ensemble (left) while the Queen Queen opted for a lavender wool boucle coat by Karl Ludwig (right)

Delighting the crowds: Catherine accepts some flowers from a young girl

First Christmas as a married couple: Prince William escorted his stunning wife to the church

Plum centre of attention Kate, flanked by William and Harry on either side, in her striking Jane Corbett hat

Poignantly, the Queen celebrated the importance of the family in her Christmas Day message yesterday, highlighting the recent weddings of her grandchildren, Prince William and Zara Phillips, as a reminder of the ‘God-given love that binds a family together’.

Sadly, she said, it often brought tragedy to bring out the best in people but stressed that in time of hardship, families provided the strength to see the hard times through.

‘In this past year my family and I have been inspired by the courage and hope we have seen in so many ways in Britain, in the Commonwealth and around the world,’ she said.

‘We’ve seen that it’s in hardship that we often find strength from our families; it’s in adversity that new friendships are sometimes formed; and it’s in a crisis that communities break down barriers and bind together to help one another.

‘Families, friends and communities often find a source of courage rising up from within. Indeed, sadly, it seems that it is tragedy that often draws out the most and the best from the human spirit.’

Christmas cheer: Prince Harry beamed as he met the crowds who offered the Royal family flowers and well-wishes while Zara looked chic in a black ruched hat

Adored: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is presented with a rose by a little girl

Wrapped up warm: Princess Eugenie of York and pregnant Autumn Phillips waited outside the church after the service and prayers for Prince Philip

She added: ‘The importance of family has, of course, come home to Prince Philip and me personally this year with the marriages of two of our grandchildren, each in their own way a celebration of the God-given love that binds a family together.

‘For many this Christmas will not be easy. With our Armed Forces deployed around the world, thousands of service families face Christmas without their loved ones at home. The bereaved and the lonely will find it especially hard. And, as we all know, the world is going through difficult times.’

With his elder brother taken off the market, it was Prince Harry who was the subject of most female attention.

Several shrieking girls in the crowd tried to attract the 27-year-old prince’s attention.

He obliged by giving one a kiss. Inundated with requests from other fans, he blushed and said: ‘I can’t give you a kiss. I’ve already kissed her.’

Also in the royal party, Canadian-born Autumn Phillips – daughter-in-law of Princess Anne – patted her bump protectively. She is expecting her second baby with the princess’s son, Peter, in the spring.

Joining in the festivities: A smiling Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looked stylish

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Athlete Jessica Ennis leads the glamorous ladies dressing to impress at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year

Short and chic: Athlete Jessica Ennis leads the glamorous ladies dressing to impress at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 11:58 PM on 22nd December 2011

The females may have been missing off of the shortlist for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year Awards, but they certainly made an impact on the red carpet earlier tonight.

The ladies of the sporting world couldn't wait to flash their legs and show off their glitzy style at the bash.

Track and field athlete Jessica Ennis looked stunning as she ditched her sportswear for a feminine frock for the night.

No trainers! Athlete Jessica Ennis made sure she looked immaculate at the sporting awards and led the pack in the style stakes

The 25-year-old looked immaculate as she stepped out in an intricate LBD with cut away detailing.

She matched the ensemble with a ruby red clutch bag and heels, while he hair was styled to perfection as she wore it down.

And she wasn't the only one keen to get her pins out, as 38-year-old marathon champion Paula Radcliffe also dressed to impress for the occasion.

She may have still been on a high from her birthday last week and the runner looked radiant in her shimmering longsleeved mini dress.

Standing out from the crowd: Jockey AP McCoy's wife Chanelle was one of the only few to opt for colour. Good work!

And she swapped her trainers for skyhigh black heels as she turned up with her blonde hair in a side parting.

While the ladies of the sporting world revelled in the glamour, the partners of the male sporting heroes also used the opportunity to dress up to the max.

Footballer Michael Owen's wife Louise also opted for a black frock and was right on trend with the lace detailing.

Lady in Red: Hurdler Dai Greene's girlfriend Sian Davies wowed in her floorlength frock

Looking healthy and happy, Louise matched the dress with sheer tights and obligatory heels.

Jockey AP McCoy won the Sports Personality title last year, and although he walked away without the trophy at this year's ceremony, he seemed happy enough with his gorgeous wife on his arm.

Chanelle McCoy gave the event a splash of colour and wow factor in her dark turquoise floorlength gown.

Dressing up: Swimmer Keri-Anne Payne went for glamorous black while Jane Torvill opted for all out colour with a splash of pink

The plunging neckline and jewelled waist meant all eyes were on her on the red carpet - luckily for AP, who was sporting nasty cuts to his face.

Another beauty who made an impact at the event was Welsh hurdler Dai Greene.

He may have missed out on the title to cyclist Mark Cavendish, but he was helped through the event by his girlfriend Sian Davies.

The brunette stunner wore a red floorlength dress with halterneck detailing.

All eyes were on Mark Cavendish as he picked up the winner's trophy, but he only had eyes for his pregnant girlfriend, model Peta Todd.

'Nervous': He may have turned up knowing he was the favourite to walk away with the Sports Personality of the Year Award, but cyclist Mark Cavendish still felt nervous about the announcement of the winner

Despite her tall physique and growing baby bump, Peta opted for large heels as she supported her man at the event.

The 25-year-old glamour model looked stunning as she posed in a black dress with a slick of red lipstick brightening up the ensemble.

Still going strong: Former Personality of the Year, boxer Joe Calzaghe, and his dancer girlfriend Kristina Rihanoff turned up the glamour at the event

And despite being the man of the night, even Mark noticed how 'glowing' she was.

Posting on Twitter on his way to the show, Mark wrote: 'Off to #SPOTY with a glowing @petatodd. It's the first time I've been really nervous. Whatever the result, thanks everyone for the support."

And the feeling was obviously mutual as Peta wracked up some last minute support to ensure her man walked away with the trophy.

She wrote: 'En route to #spoty now... Urging you kids to pick up the phone and vote #cav4spoty ... He may be favourite but let's show the love.'

While the pair beamed in front of the cameras, the night proved to be a star-studded affair as others flocked to the glitzy bash.

Golden delicious: James Cracknell's wife Beverly Turner looked stunning in her gold mini dress

While most of the women used the opportunity to show off their fashion credentials away from lycra, gymnast Beth Tweddle failed to impress.

She wore a fetching sleeveless black mini dress with gold frill detailing and matched the frock with some gold heels when she walked the red carpet.

Other sports personalities turning up to watch the event unfold included rugby star and TV man Matt Dawson, cricketer Andrew Strauss and footballer Michael Owen.

Royal affair: Zara Phillips came to support husband, rugby ace Mike Tindall, at the event

Black vs Colour: Cricketer Alistair Cook and athlete Steve Cram showed off their partners who opted for a variety of different looks

Olympic rowing legend Steve Redgrave posed with his former team mate Matthew Pinsent before picking up the Lifetime Achievement award inside the ceremony.

Steve grinned widely as he was reunited with Matthew as the dressed in matching black suits.

Their other former team mate, James Cracknell also showed up to support Steve as he received the honour.

Down to the last 10: Golfer Darren Clarke and cricketer Andrew Strauss were shortlisted and turned up with their partners to watch the night unfold

And his wife Beverly Turner provided a glamorous touch to the evening with her stunning gold dress.

She matched her tan peep toe heels with her clutch bag to finish the look off nicely.

Other stars adding some glitz to the male-heavy event included ice skater Jane Torvill, who tried a bit too hard in a pink satin number with a black shawl.

Former boxer Joe Calzaghe, who won the Sports Personality title in 2007, also showed his relationship with Strictly Come dancing professional Kirstina Rihanoff is still going strong.

The pair looked closer than ever at the bash, which saw Russian Kristina turn up in a faux fur coat and long gold earrings over a black body hugging number.

Other contenders who battled with Mark Cavendish to gain the title also took their time as they entered the event to take it all in and pose for photos.

Boxer Amir Khan looked dapper in a black suit and tie, while golfer Rory McIlroy also dressed to impress as he hoped to walk away with the prize.

And it was even a royal affair with Zara Philips appearing with her rugby player husband Mike Tindall to find out the winners.

She looked stunning in a purple gown with black tights and her hair pulled back into an up-do.


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Xmas Countdown 17.12.11: Queen invites a record 27 royals to stay at Xmas

One's run out of room! Queen invites a record 27 royals to stay but some will end up in the servant's quarters

By Rebecca English

Last updated at 12:39 AM on 19th December 2011

 

Invited: Prince William and wife Catherine Duchess of Cambridge will be attending the meeting of the royals

It will be the biggest gathering of the Royal Family in decades.

The Queen and Prince Philip have invited 27 of their nearest and dearest to celebrate Christmas at Sandringham, their private country retreat.

From Friday afternoon more than two dozen royals will descend on the picturesque Norfolk estate.

They will include the Duchess of Cambridge, who will be enjoying her first royal Christmas, as will Zara Phillips’s disgraced England rugby player husband Mike Tindall.

But the sheer volume of guests is causing something of a headache for staff at the mansion, who have not catered for such large numbers over the festive season in years – an issue many families face at this time of year, albeit on a less grand scale.

As a result, royals at the ‘lower end’ of the pecking order are being shifted into the servants’ quarters.

They are said to include Viscount Linley, Queen Margaret’s son, his wife Serena and children the Honourable Charles and Margarita Armstrong-Jones.

His sister, Lady Sarah Chatto, her husband Daniel and children Samuel and Arthur Chatto are also expected to find themselves relegated to what is known as the ‘Bachelor Wing’, so called because it normally houses many of the single men on staff.

This part of the house is traditionally used by servants from F (Food) Branch of the Royal Household – all those responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of food for the Royal Family and their employees, including chefs, kitchen porters and the like.

They will now have to pack up their belongings move into the footmen’s bedrooms, prompting grumbling among those members of staff who will now have to double up and share.

Who's invited...

One said: ‘Sandringham is a large country house by anyone’s standards but they are going to be crammed in like sardines this year.

‘What with all the new husbands, wives and children, it’s the biggest royal gathering anyone has seen in years.’

Set in nearly 600 acres of woodland, Sandringham has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house itself has always been rather small by royal standards and many a visitor has remarked about the particularly ‘cramped’ living quarters.

Like most matriarchs, the Queen is a stickler for tradition and asks that her guests arrive from the morning of December 23 onwards, with Prince Charles and the Duchess and Cornwall being two of the last to arrive.

Meet-up: Zara Phillips will be re-introducing her rugby-playing husband Mike Tindall to the royals

The Royal Family follows the German tradition of opening its presents on Christmas Eve before changing into black tie and evening gowns for a candlelit banquet. At around 10pm the women adjourn, leaving Prince Philip to serve port or brandy to the men.

On Christmas morning they attend the service at St Mary Magdalene, the church on the estate. This year the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to attract the loudest cheers from well-wishers.

Stay-over: Princess Beatrice will be attending the Sandringham event

Back at Sandringham, they settle down to a traditional turkey lunch at 1pm before gathering around the television to watch the Queen’s Christmas broadcast at 3pm.

The evening is spent relaxing, playing games and watching television, much as in other households across the land, and on Boxing Day Prince Philip traditionally organises a shoot.

Contrary to reports, Kate’s sister Pippa has not been invited to join in the fun but the duchess is expected to meet up with the rest of the Middleton family as soon as possible.

Prince Harry raced to the aid of a childhood friend after he heard him being mugged as they talked on the phone.

He jumped in his Audi and circled the streets of Battersea, South London, with his royal protection officer looking for Thomas van Straubenzee after his BlackBerry was stolen.

Unable to locate him, Harry went to the nearest police station where he found Mr van Straubenzee, 28, unharmed and reporting the crime.
Harry, 27, gave a witness statement and then drove Mr van Straubenzee home.

Police said a man had been arrested and bailed in connection with the robbery, which happened in November.


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Gaby Logan and Clare Balding's anger against all male Sports Personality shortlist

What about the women? Gaby Logan and Clare Balding's anger against all male Sports Personality shortlist

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 6:25 PM on 29th November 2011


The BBC is facing a backlash after women were ignored for the Sports Personality of the Year award.

Even presenters who work for the broadcaster were critical.

Gabby Logan tweeted: 'I can't think of anything to say about there being NO women on #SPOTY top 10 list that is positive so I won't say anything.' She then added the damning hashtag: '#backward.'

Expressing their anger: BBC presenters Gaby Logan and Clare Balding took to twitter to protest against the list of nominees

Fellow presenter Clare Balding was also angry, but pointed out that the way the voting procedure works means that the BBC is not responsible for the list of nominees.

The BBC compiles the shortlist after UK newspapers and magazines submit their top 10 selections.

Balding tweeted: 'If you feel strongly about the all-male SPOTY list, it might be worth making the point to the sports editor of the paper you read.'


The deluge protesting tweets has forced the BBC to reveal that one woman, Rebecca Adlington, was just a single vote short of making the list of nominees.

However, that did not stop Adlington and her fellow sportswomen from also lining up to criticise the decision to snub females.

On Twitter, Adlington wrote: 'There's been some great sportswomen like Keri-Anne Payne, it's sad they are not recognised.

Missing out: Keri-Anne Payne was the first British athlete to qualify for the Olympics - but that did not earn her a Sports Personality of the Year nomination

'Hopefully next year can be all women nominations after London 2012!!!!'

Both women won gold at the swimming world championships in Shanghai this year.

Payne added to the BBC's woes tweeting: 'It is a shame there are no women on the #SPOTY list but good luck to the boys tho!'

Out of the running: Zara Phillips was the last woman to win the SPOTY in 2006, but Rebecca Adlington missed out on a nomination this year by just one point

AND THE NOMINEES ARE...

• Mark Cavendish - Cycling (Odds 6-5)
  
• Darren Clarke - Golf (Odds 7-4)
  
• Rory McIlroy - Golf (Odds 7-1)
  
• Mo Farrah - Athlete (Odds 8-1)
  
• Luke Donald - Golf (Odds 20-1)
  
• Alistair Cook - Cricket (Odds 50-1)
  
• Dai Greene - Athlete (Odds 50-1)
  
• Andy Murray - Tennis (Odds 100-1)
  
• Amir Khan - Boxing (Odds 100-1)
  
• Andrew Strauss - Cricket (Odds 100-1)

Chrissie Wellington, who landed her fourth Ironman world championship title last month, was another who criticised the list.

She wrote on Twitter: 'No women in @bbcspoty top ten. It's not about me, it's about the need to celebrate achievements of so many female GBR athletes. Disgraceful.'

Eleven-time Paralympic gold medal winner Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson came third in the race for the prize in 2000.

She was also disappointed by the list of nominees.

Tanni told BBC Wales: 'I think you just look at where the nominations have come from and that highlights another problem really - only 2 per cent of media coverage in sport goes to women.

'Women just aren't on the minds, whether it's editors or in some case producers, it's just not there ... you're fighting against the system all the time where it's the big sports all the time that get the recognition.'

The last female winner of the big prize was Zara Phillips in 2006 after claiming gold at the World Equestrian Games.

Jessica Ennis came third in the competition in both 2009 and 2010.

Disgusted: Chrissie Wellington, who landed her fourth Ironman world championship title last month, also criticised the list

London 2012 chief Lord Coe - who knows a lot of the young women athletes very well - expressed his disappointment over the nominations, saying: 'I find it slightly surprising that there is not a woman on that shortlist.

'We have had Rebecca Adlington winning a world title in the world swimming championships, we have had other women world champions this year too.

'This has also been a year where two women have won silver medals at the athletics world championships, Hannah England and Jessica Ennis, and it is one of the toughest championships in which to win a medal so I am surprised.'

Those who did make it: Rory McIlroy with his US open trophy and Andy Murray in action both are nominees for the 2011 prize

Cyclist Mark Cavendish and golf major winners Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy lead the nominations for the 2011 gong.

Andy Murray also made it onto the list.

Cavendish became the first British winner of the green jersey in the Tour de France after five stage victories, and was also crowned road race world champion in Denmark.

Clarke, now 43, won his first major title at the age of 42. While his compatriot, Rory McIlroy, secured a record-breaking eight-shot triumph in the US Open.

The winner will be announced in a live event at MediaCityUK, Salford on December 22.


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Una Healy, Katherine Kelly and Kirsty Gallacher lend some celebrity glamour to Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall's wedding

By Emily Sheridan

Last updated at 10:48 PM on 30th July 2011

At the extravagant April wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Westminster Abbey was full of royals, heads of state and politicians.

But at the smaller scale nuptials of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall today, it was somewhat more of a glamorous guest list with stars from the world of pop, TV and sport garnering attention.

Leading the famous faces in the pews of Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh were soap star Katherine Kelly, The Saturdays' singer Una Healy and TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher.

Making a statement: Singer Una Healy (left) wore a floral bandeau dress and tilted hat, while actress Katherine Kelly wore a pale pink asymmetrical number

And of course, there was plenty of representation from the world of sport, with both Tindall's teammates past and present and Phillips' colleagues from the riding world in attendance.

One of the first to arrive was Coronation Street actress Kelly, who went for a Seventies-look in a pale pink asymmetrical ankle-length dress by James Stewart Couture and a striking orange hat and oversized clutch bag.


Kelly, 31, is an old schoolfriend of Tindall, with her parents living close to his father Phil and mother Linda in Yorkshire.

Interesting fascinator: TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher, pictured with husband Paul Sampson, wore a multi-coloured dress, nude heels and unusual jade fascinator

Top heavy: Irish singer Healy wore a tilted champagne hat created by Philip Treacy while Kelly opted for an eye-catching wide-brimmed orange hat with fuchsia bow

She said recently: 'I went to school in Wakefield with Mike. Our parents live in the same village and we’ve stayed really good mates.'

Going for a much sexier look was Irish singer Healy, 29, in a black floral-print bandeau dress and white and mocha peep-toe heels.

She accesorised her tight dress with an oversized saucer hat by milliner Philip Treacy, pale pink pashmina and a nude clutch.

Dapper: Healy's date was her boyfriend and Tindall's teammate Ben Foden

Healy attended with her boyfriend, Northampton Saints and England player Ben Foden - a teammate of Tindall.

Ahead of the nuptials, she wrote of her excitement at being invited on Twitter: 'Thanks to my stylists Frank Strachan and Lloyd Powell for sorting me a Philip Treacy Hat for The Royal Wedding tomorrow!

'Just about to take off for Edinburgh with Ben, really excited for the weekend.'

Well heeled: TV presenter Natalie Pinkham (left) in red, and Olympic skeleton racer Amy Williams in pale pink, both wore nude heels

Sky Sports presenter Gallacher, who wed rugby player Paul Sampson last year, found her pretty multi-coloured dress overshadowed by her unusual jade fascinator.

Gallacher has become good friends with the bride thanks to their respective spouses, who were previously teammates for Bath.

The TV presenter even became one of the lucky few to see Zara's Stewart Parvin dress before the big day.

Ready to party: England rugby player Jonny Wilkinson (left) and former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio and his wife Alice leave after the wedding

The 35-year-old said: 'Zara's so cool, she's going to look amazing, she's chosen a beautiful dress.

'Mike and Zara are brilliant together. She's so good for him, she's so chilled out and he's quite laid back as well so they fit together really nicely.

'Obviously she's really into sport and he loves the life they lead together with the horses and they've got lots of dogs so it's lovely.'

Rugby faces: (Left to right) Clive Woodward, Austin Healey and Martin Johnson make their way inside

Another TV star in attendance was Natalie Pinkham, an old friend of Prince Harry, who wore a red dress, nude heels and twisted crepe fascinator.

Among those from the rugby world watching Miss Phillips making an honest man of Tindall included Jonny Wilkinson, Austin Healy, Martin Johnson, Lewis Moody, Clive Woodward, David Flatman and Lawrence Dallaglio.

Cheering on the bride as she walked down the aisle were her fellow eventers William Fox-Pitt, Elizabeth Power and Jayne Doherty.

Suited and booted: Racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart and his wife Helen (left) and equestrian William Fox-Pitt and his wife Alice Plunkett

Just married: Zara Phillips and her new husband Mike Tindall's official wedding photo in Holyrood Abbey

 

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