{"id":253293,"date":"2026-01-27T00:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/253293\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T00:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T00:40:11","slug":"zara-tindall-forced-to-halt-weekend-outing-as-safety-issue-arises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/253293\/","title":{"rendered":"Zara Tindall forced to halt weekend outing as safety issue arises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Zara Tindall was forced to halt her latest outing as a fire alarm sounded at the Princess Royal Stand at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Princess Anne\u2019s daughter was seen emerging from one of the top floors of the Royal Stand after the alarm sounded. <\/p>\n<p>While the delay was brief, it did bring a delay to the day&#8217;s proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesman said: &#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"0aac1\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"06a5ebcfb1fced8ac82150a420605447\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202000%201438'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769474410_189_zara-tindall.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1438\" alt=\"Zara Tindall\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Zara Tindall was forced to evacuate the Princess Royal Stand at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday<\/p>\n<p> | <\/p>\n<p>GETTY<\/p>\n<p>Following the conclusion of the alarm, visitors, including the Princess of Wales\u2019s former personal assistant, Natasha Archer, returned to the stand.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Zara spoke on her outfit choices for Cheltenham with Hello last year, revealing: &#8220;My number one style tip for dressing at Cheltenham would be to create a balance between elegance and practicality.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Choose a classic, tailored outfit, but make sure to incorporate layers and weather-appropriate accessories.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For me, it\u2019s about what works and feels good to wear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"23c67\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"9852505850ef86cb1611bd5ac2ac1584\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202000%203016'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769474410_900_zara-tindall.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3016\" alt=\"Zara Tindall\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Zara Tindall stunned as she layered up to keep warm at the racecourse <\/p>\n<p> | <\/p>\n<p>GETTY<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u00a326,680.<\/p>\n<p>The 44-year-old, who is King Charles&#8217;s niece, modelled the diamond and gold creations during an elegant photoshoot, appearing in a simple white shirt while showcasing the various statement pieces.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Calleija described the range as &#8220;a celebration of the modern woman: bold in spirit, refined in detail, and effortlessly elegant in design&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The most expensive item is an 18-carat yellow gold Coronet Necklace, while certain exclusive pieces are listed as price on application.<\/p>\n<p>Among the standout pieces is a \u00a321,600 ring crafted from pink and white diamonds in a saddle shape, paying homage to the accomplished equestrian&#8217;s passion for eventing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"dc2d6\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"211ffdd137d7d4d11823bc6760fe2c0c\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201600%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/zara-tindall.png\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Zara Tindall\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Zara Tindall  showcased a new line of jewellery during her recent trip to Australia <\/p>\n<p> | CALLEIJA JEWELLERS<\/p>\n<p>The collection also features gold huggie earrings with removable links at \u00a34,405, alongside pearl earrings priced at \u00a35,450.<\/p>\n<p>Additional offerings include 18-carat yellow gold ear cuffs retailing at \u00a31,430 and a distinctive &#8216;sunrise&#8217; ring combining white and yellow gold with Australian Argyle pink and white diamonds.<\/p>\n<p>The Australian jewellery house, which began its partnership with the royal in 2015, stated the collection seeks to &#8220;beautifully merge contemporary sophistication with classic craftsmanship&#8221;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Zara Tindall was forced to halt her latest outing as a fire alarm sounded at the Princess 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