Zara Tindall Introduces Son Lucas to a Royal Family Tradition During Outing at Princess Anne's Home

Mar. 15, 2025

Zara Tindallmay have a budding equestrian on her hands!

Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter, 41, competed in the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park over the weekend. On Sunday, she brought along her 1-year-old son Lucas — who got up close and personal with one of the horses.

Lucas, sporting an adorable bucket hat, held the horse’s rope as Zara held him in her arms. Standing on his own, Lucas also reached up to the horse a pet on the nose.

Zara and Mike Tindall’s eldest daughter Mia, 8, was spotted on the festival grounds Friday, while middle child Lena, 4, is also a regular at the events.

Princess Anne, Zara’s mother, was spotted watching the events on Saturday. After all, Gatcombe Park is her royal residence. (It was an easy commute for Zara as well, who lives on the 730-acre estate.

Princess Anne, 71, now serves as President of the British Olympic Association and a Member of the International Olympic Committee.

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Of course,Queen Elizabethis also known for her love of horses. The monarch, 96, has been an avid horse-rider since she was a child, as well as owning and breeding racehorses.

Last fall, it wasreported that the Queen had to stopher favorite pastime due to “discomfort.” However, she wasback on the horsefor a gentle ride around Windsor Castle earlier this summer.

“At 96, it’s amazing that the Queen has been on her horse,” a source told PEOPLE.

source: people.com