Zara Phillips swapped prized ponies for a two-wheeled "steed" this weekend as she went head-to-head against on-off boyfriend Richard Johnson in a charity bicycle polo contest.
The stunning royal, who recently reunited with jockey Richard after a high-profile split, looked right at home on her hot pink and blue bike, but it wasn't long before she fell off it. In one of the most dramatic moments of the contest, the 22-year-old blonde took a tumble, colliding with another player.
As a result of the accident, the back wheel of Zara's bicycle was badly buckled and in need of repair. The spirited young daughter of Princess Anne was unhurt and unfazed, however, carrying her damaged bike off the field with a smile. And, a good sport after losing to boyfriend Richard's team, she went on to continue with the festivities, wrapping up the competition with a champagne toast.
Proceeds from the three chukkas polo charity match in Tidworth, Wiltshire, went to Inspire, a spinal injury organisation based at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre in Wiltshire.
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