Zara and Mike Tindall unwind at the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast 

Zara and Mike Tindall’s love affair with Australia continues, with the couple currently enjoying the Gold Coast sunshine at the Magic Millions polo tournament in Queensland. 

Princess Anne’s daughter, 41, and her husband, 44, were spotted mingling with Aussie A-listers – including Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky, at the Queensland society event.

The couple were seen chatting to The Avengers actor Chris, 39, and wife Elsa, 46, ahead of Zara getting in the saddle to take part in a chukka or two – while a debonair-looking Mike in cheered her on.  

Princess Anne’s daughter, 41, and her husband, 44, were spotted in very good company this weekend as they attended the Magic Millions event on the Gold Coast. Zara took part in a game of polo, pictured, on Sunday

Zara looked very elegant in a chic blue day dress with puffed sleeves, cinched at the waist with a belt of the same fabric. 

Sunglasses perched on her nose, she sported a natural day makeup, her blonde locks styled in a ruffled blow-dry. 

She later changed into her riding gear to take part in a game of polo. Mike looked relaxed and tan in a pair of white trousers he accessorised with a lilac linen jacket.  

In the pink: Zara looked elegant in a blue day dress, while Mike looked dapper in a linen lilac jacket he wore with white trousers

In the pink: Zara looked elegant in a blue day dress, while Mike looked dapper in a linen lilac jacket he wore with white trousers

Feeling the heat: The royal put on her riding gear to play a competitive game of polo on the sidelines of the showjumping event

Feeling the heat: The royal put on her riding gear to play a competitive game of polo on the sidelines of the showjumping event 

The royal mother-of-three looked at ease during the game, wearing a Magic Millions t-shirt for the occasion

The royal mother-of-three looked at ease during the game, wearing a Magic Millions t-shirt for the occasion

Crunch! Zara rubbed elbows with her fellow polo players in the whirlwind game on Sunday

Crunch! Zara rubbed elbows with her fellow polo players in the whirlwind game on Sunday

With a laser-focused gaze and rosy cheeks, the royal chases the ball

With a laser-focused gaze and rosy cheeks, the royal chases the ball

A debonair Mike walked onto the pitch to get Zara's post-game thoughts

The royal pictured after the match

A debonair Mike walked onto the pitch to get Zara’s post-game thoughts, left. The royal pictured after the match

The couple exchanged some words after Mike walked up to his wife with a large microphone following the game

The couple exchanged some words after Mike walked up to his wife with a large microphone following the game 

Zara rode comfortably on the dark brown steed during the Sunday game as attendees looked on

Zara rode comfortably on the dark brown steed during the Sunday game as attendees looked on 

Zara spent a good amount of time bonding with Elsa, with the women sharing an embrace and a chat as they stood in the shade watching the show. 

Earlier during the day, the couple were seen enjoying a lively chat with Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky.  

lsa also opted for bright blue on the day, wearing a boho dress with a cutout at the waist showing off some skin and accented by gold buckles. 

The Spanish actress added a wide straw hat with scarves attached, as well as large sunglasses and a number of fine gold accessories. 

The 46-year-old chose a bronzed makeup palette with soft pink cheeks and a sheer lip gloss. 

Earlier in the day, the couple enjoyed a lively chat with Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky, left

Earlier in the day, the couple enjoyed a lively chat with Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky, left  

The British couple headed along to the Magic Millions showjumping event on the Gold Coast, where they mingled with Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky

The British couple headed along to the Magic Millions showjumping event on the Gold Coast, where they mingled with Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky 

Mike was pictured alongside Elsa's husband Chris Hemsworth, who was wearing a crisp white shirt

Mike was pictured alongside Elsa’s husband Chris Hemsworth, who was wearing a crisp white shirt 

Dressed in her Sunday best, Zara, 41, looked chic in a bright blue frock with puffed sleeves and button detailing, as well as a belted waist

Dressed in her Sunday best, Zara, 41, looked chic in a bright blue frock with puffed sleeves and button detailing, as well as a belted waist

She added a pair of sunglasses and a smattering of silver accessories including a ring and bracelet

She added a pair of sunglasses and a smattering of silver accessories including a ring and bracelet

Elsa also opted for bright blue on the day, wearing a boho dress with a cutout at the waist showing off some skin and accented by gold buckles

Elsa also opted for bright blue on the day, wearing a boho dress with a cutout at the waist showing off some skin and accented by gold buckles

The Spanish actress added a wide straw hat with scarves attached, as well as large sunglasses and a number of fine gold accessories

The Spanish actress added a wide straw hat with scarves attached, as well as large sunglasses and a number of fine gold accessories

The 46-year-old Elsa chose a bronzed makeup palette with soft pink cheeks and a sheer lip gloss

The 46-year-old Elsa chose a bronzed makeup palette with soft pink cheeks and a sheer lip gloss

Elsa got friendly with Mike as they enjoyed the event together, with Elsa putting her hand on Mike's shoulder as they talked

Elsa got friendly with Mike as they enjoyed the event together, with Elsa putting her hand on Mike’s shoulder as they talked 

Her Thor star husband Chris got along famously with Mike, the men standing together and having a lively conversation. 

The 39-year-old actor looked smart in a white dress shirt partially unbuttoned and paired with black trousers. 

The group enjoyed each other’s company throughout the day, even taking selfies together at one stage. 

Chris and Elsa had fresh tans from a luxurious getaway to Fiji last month. 

The Hollywood power couple spent their days surfing and soaking up the sun at a luxury resort on Tavarua, Fiji as they celebrated Christmas with their loved ones.

Her Thor star husband Chris looked dapper in a white shirt partially unbuttoned, still tanned from the couplee Fiji vacation last month

Her Thor star husband Chris looked dapper in a white shirt partially unbuttoned, still tanned from the couplee Fiji vacation last month 

The group were standing together and having a lively conversation, with Mike showing an enthusiastic grin

The group were standing together and having a lively conversation, with Mike showing an enthusiastic grin 

Mike, who was in Australia last November for I'm a Celeb, surely had lots of anecdotes to regal his friends with

Mike, who was in Australia last November for I’m a Celeb, surely had lots of anecdotes to regal his friends with  

Mike looked chic in a lilac linen blaser he wore with a baby blue shirt, which matched his wife's day dress

Mike looked chic in a lilac linen blaser he wore with a baby blue shirt, which matched his wife’s day dress 

Elsa looked racecourse chic with a straw hat with scarves attached that complimented her dress

Elsa looked racecourse chic with a straw hat with scarves attached that complimented her dress

Elsa held onto a colourful drink as she laughed with the group and chatted with Zara and Mike during the event

Elsa held onto a colourful drink as she laughed with the group and chatted with Zara and Mike during the event 

During their trip, Chris, Elsa and their family had the run of beachside villas on the 29-acre heart-shaped tropical getaway.

The property is surrounded by white-sand beaches, world class surf and pristine underwater seascapes.

The getaway set them back an eye-watering $6,000 per person for seven nights. 

The group enjoyed each other's company throughout the day, even taking selfies together at one stage

The group enjoyed each other’s company throughout the day, even taking selfies together at one stage

Chris and Elsa had fresh tans from their luxurious getaway to Fiji last month and looked refreshed

Chris and Elsa had fresh tans from their luxurious getaway to Fiji last month and looked refreshed 

The Hollywood power couple spent their days surfing and soaking up the sun at a luxury resort on Tavarua, Fiji as they celebrated Christmas with their loved ones

The Hollywood power couple spent their days surfing and soaking up the sun at a luxury resort on Tavarua, Fiji as they celebrated Christmas with their loved ones

When they weren’t hitting the surf, they made the most of a decked out gymnasium, games room, spa and massage services, and a tennis and volleyball court.

Pataky shared a number of photos commemorating their trip to Instagram with the caption: ‘Bye Bye Tavarua! Best surf ever!’

Meanwhile, Mike and Zara enjoyed a trip Down Under in December, before returning to the UK where they were spotted at a race at Cheltenham Racecourse on New Year’s Day. 

During their trip, Chris, Elsa and their family had the run of beachside villas on the 29-acre heart-shaped tropical getaway

During their trip, Chris, Elsa and their family had the run of beachside villas on the 29-acre heart-shaped tropical getaway 

The property was surrounded by white-sand beaches, world class surf and pristine underwater seascapes. The getaway set them back an eye-watering $6,000 per person for seven nights

The property was surrounded by white-sand beaches, world class surf and pristine underwater seascapes. The getaway set them back an eye-watering $6,000 per person for seven nights

Mike and Zara enjoyed a trip Down Under in December, before returning to the UK where they were spotted at a race at Cheltenham Racecourse on New Year's Day

 Mike and Zara enjoyed a trip Down Under in December, before returning to the UK where they were spotted at a race at Cheltenham Racecourse on New Year’s Day

They appeared to have jetted back into Australia shortly after that outing. 

During their time together in Australia in December, the couple enjoyed the supercars races at the Adelaide 500 together. 

It is part of the 2022 Supercars Championship Season, and held at Adelaide Parklands Circuit. 

The A-list actor and his wife appeared to have jetted back into Australia shortly after their Fiji outing

The A-list actor and his wife appeared to have jetted back into Australia shortly after their Fiji outing

During their time together in Australia in December, the couple enjoyed the supercars races at the Adelaide 500 together

During their time together in Australia in December, the couple enjoyed the supercars races at the Adelaide 500 together

The race is part of the 2022 Supercars Championship Season, and held at Adelaide Parklands Circuit

The race is part of the 2022 Supercars Championship Season, and held at Adelaide Parklands Circuit

They looked very engaged in the action as they spent time in the Walkinshaw Andretti United pits, both sporting racing headsets. 

Mike was also spotted blending in with the locals at a café in Adelaide, South Australia. 

Zara made a solo trip out during their December visit to Australia, enjoying some retail therapy. 

Mike was also spotted blending in with the locals at a café in Adelaide, South Australia, during his stay

Mike was also spotted blending in with the locals at a café in Adelaide, South Australia, during his stay

Mike and Elsa enjoyed a stroll during the event. Zara made a solo trip out during their December visit to Australia, enjoying some retail therapy

Mike and Elsa enjoyed a stroll during the event. Zara made a solo trip out during their December visit to Australia, enjoying some retail therapy

The British equestrian indulged in a VIP shopping experience at an exclusive boutique in Adelaide, South Australia, leaving with armfuls of sartorial acquisitions

The British equestrian indulged in a VIP shopping experience at an exclusive boutique in Adelaide, South Australia, leaving with armfuls of sartorial acquisitions

The British equestrian indulged in a VIP shopping experience at an exclusive boutique in Adelaide, South Australia, leaving with armfuls of sartorial acquisitions. 

She booked in a session at the Sally Phillips designer clothing boutique, which is accessible by appointment only. 

The daughter of Princess Anne was clearly impressed by the offerings within, as she left with several garment bags, as well as paper bags loaded with goods. 

Zara earlier revealed the couple will be heading back to the UK for Christmas with the royal family before returning Down Under in January for the Magic Millions

Zara earlier revealed the couple will be heading back to the UK for Christmas with the royal family before returning Down Under in January for the Magic Millions

The couple have often spoken about their fondness for Australia as the country is dear to their heart

The couple have often spoken about their fondness for Australia as the country is dear to their heart

The Sally Phillips label is very exclusive indeed, with the website explaining that the collection is ‘shown privately by appointment only’ to ‘a private clientele base.’ 

‘The collection is available for viewing with the designer and her team of stylists upon its seasonal release,’ the site explains. 

Despite the exclusivity, the designer’s clothing isn’t too eye-watering in price.

They met at Sydney bar in 2003 while Mike was 'drowning his sorrows' after being cut from the England World Cup squad and Zara was on a gap year

They met at Sydney bar in 2003 while Mike was ‘drowning his sorrows’ after being cut from the England World Cup squad and Zara was on a gap year

The pair have been married since 2011 and have three children - Mia Grace Tindall, Lucas Tindall and Lena Elizabeth Tindall

The pair have been married since 2011 and have three children – Mia Grace Tindall, Lucas Tindall and Lena Elizabeth Tindall

Elsa showed off a hint of skin in her designer dress as she enjoyed the busy day with her pal Zara

Elsa showed off a hint of skin in her designer dress as she enjoyed the busy day with her pal Zara

Dresses cost in the range of AUD $539 (GBP £299) to AUD $699 (GBP £388) on average. 

Zara earlier revealed the couple will be heading back to the UK for Christmas with the royal family before returning Down Under in January for the Magic Millions.

The couple have often spoken about their fondness for Australia as the country is dear to their heart.

They met at Sydney bar in 2003 while Mike was ‘drowning his sorrows’ after being cut from the England World Cup squad and Zara was on a gap year.

The pair have been married since 2011 and have three children – Mia Grace Tindall, Lucas Tindall and Lena Elizabeth Tindall. 

Zara gave good fridnd Elsa a hug during the afternoon as the couple rubbed shoulders by the racecourse

Zara gave good fridnd Elsa a hug during the afternoon as the couple rubbed shoulders by the racecourse

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