Lena Tindall is proving she's a chip off the old block, as she supported her mother, Zara Tindall, at the Hartpury International Horse Trials on Sunday.
Equestrian Zara, 43, was joined by her husband, Mike, 45, and their three children – Mia, ten, Lena, six, and three-year-old Lucas as she took a break during the competition.
And it seems that Lena is following in her sporty parents' footsteps – with a clue revealed in her outfit.
The youngster donned a butterfly print sweatshirt and pink Hartpury Sport shorts, emblazoned with the Gloucester Rugby logo.
© James Whatling/Kelvin BruceMike, who was part of the winning England World Cup rugby squad in 2003, also played outside centre for Bath and Gloucester.
Last year, he was announced as an ambassador for the Gloucester-Hartpury rugby team, with a press release sharing that he is donating his time to help with sponsorship and business engagement.
Sporty Tindalls
The father-of-three proudly told HELLO! about his kids' involvement in sport in February 2023, saying: "Both Mia and Lena go to Minchinhampton rugby club on a Sunday and they are only nine and four so we've got to give them a bit of time before the pressure comes on but they love all sports and they play rugby as well."
© James Whatling/Kelvin BruceAnd appearing on the One Show in March 2023, he spoke about his daughters being involved in a weekly league.
"Lena's just joined because she's just four, she's doing under sixes," he said. "It's always hard through winter when it's cold to get them out the door. They love it when they get there but every rugby parent will know that battle.
"I've found with the girls, that battle to still go and get muddy is still a battle. Once they are there, they're okay."
© James Whatling/Kelvin BruceHe added of son Lucas: "We'll find out with Lucas, I'm judging that he's not going to be an issue with getting muddy. He loves throwing himself around. We'll see though!"
© James Whatling/Kelvin BruceBack in January, Lena impressed onlookers during a Rugby for Heroes charity event by completing a 5k fun run alongside her father.
And in 2022, Mia showcased her skills as she played football with Mike on the sidelines after a charity match between Gloucester City Legends and Rugby for Heroes.
© James Whatling/Kelvin BruceIt's no wonder the Tindall children are an active bunch, given Mike and Zara's successful careers.
After excelling at sport at school, Zara pursued an equestrian career like her parents – Captain Mark Phillips and Princess Anne – going on to win a silver medal in team eventing at the London 2012 Olympics.
Zara is scheduled to compete in the Burghley Horse Trials from 5 to 8 September.
An onlooker told HELLO! of her family's support at her latest competition: "Mike and the kids turned up for lunch, they strolled down the middle of the stalls and looked at things for sale. It was all very normal and no one bats an eyelid, they're part of the community."
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