Royal Family tree - BBC News BBC News Read more about sharing. Close share panel Four generations of royals are celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday. Find out more about the Royal Family below. INTERACTIVE Royal family: Line of succession × × Born: 1948 The Prince of Wales is the Queen’s eldest son and first in line to the throne. On 29 July 1981 he married Lady Diana Spencer, who became the Princess of Wales. The couple had two sons, William and Harry. They later separated and their marriage was dissolved in 1996. On 31 August 1997 the Princess was killed in a car crash in Paris. Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles on 9 April 2005. Duke of Cambridge × Born: 1982 Prince William is the eldest son of the Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. The Duke was 15 years old when his mother was killed in a Paris car crash. He went on to study at St Andrews University, where he met his future wife, Kate Middleton. The couple were married in 2011.

On his 21st birthday he was appointed a Counsellor of State – standing in for the Queen on official occasions. He and his wife had their first child, George, in July 2013. Prince George of Cambridge × Born: 2013 Prince George of Cambridge, was born at 16:24BST on Monday 22 July, 2013, at St Mary's hospital in west London. Prince William was present for the birth of his son, who weighed 8lb 6oz. Prince George is third in line to the throne, after his father and grandfather. His full name, George Alexander Louis, was announced two days after his birth. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge × Born: 2015 The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to their second child, a baby girl, at 08:34 BST (07:34 GMT) on 2 May 2015 at St Mary's Hospital in London. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth of the 8lbs 3oz (3.7kg) baby. The duke and duchess named her Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

She is fourth in line to the throne and is known as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. Prince Harry × Born: 1984 Prince Harry trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and went on to become a Lieutenant in the British Army, serving as a helicopter pilot. He has been a Counsellor of State since his 21st birthday, standing in for The Queen on official duties. Prince Andrew, Duke of York × Born: 1960 Prince Andrew was the third child of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh – but the first to be born to a reigning monarch for 103 years. He was created the Duke of York on his marriage to Sarah Ferguson, who became Duchess of York. They had two daughters - Beatrice was born in 1988 and Eugenie in 1990. In March 1992 it was announced that the duke and duchess were to separate and they divorced in 1996. Princess Beatrice × Born: 1988 Princess Beatrice is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York. Her full title is Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York.

She has no official surname, but uses the name York. If she marries, she will retain her royal title, but will have the option of taking her husband’s surname. Princess Eugenie × Born: 1990 Princess Eugenie is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York. Her full title is Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York. Like her sister Princess Beatrice, she has no official surname, but uses the name York. If she marries, she will retain her royal title, but will have the option of taking her husband’s surname. Earl of Wessex × Born: 1964 Prince Edward was given the title Earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn on his marriage to Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. The couple have two children, Lady Louise, born in 2003 and James, Viscount Severn, born in 2007. James, Viscount Severn × Born: 2007 Viscount Severn is the younger child of the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The couple decided to give their children the courtesy titles as sons or daughters of an Earl, rather than the style prince or princess.

It is thought this decision was made to avoid some of the burdens of royal titles. Lady Louise × Born: 2003 Lady Louise Windsor is the elder child of the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The couple decided to give their children the courtesy titles as sons or daughters of an Earl, rather than the style prince or princess. It is thought this decision was made to avoid some of the burdens of royal titles. Princess Royal × Born: 1950 The Princess Royal is the Queen’s second child and only daughter. She was given the title Princess Royal in June 1987. Princess Anne has married twice; her first husband Captain Mark Phillips is the father of her two children, Peter and Zara, while her second husband is Vice-Admiral Timothy Laurence. The princess was the first royal to use the surname Mountbatten-Windsor in an official document, in the marriage register after her wedding to Captain Phillips. Peter Phillips × Born: 1977 Peter Phillips is the eldest of the Queen’s grandchildren.

He married Canadian Autumn Kelly in 2008 and together they have two daughters, Savannah, born in 2010 and Isla, born in 2012. The children of the Princess Royal do not have royal titles, as they are descended from the female line. Mark Phillips refused the offer of an earldom when he married Princess Anne so their children do not have any courtesy titles. Savannah × Born: 2010 Savannah, born in 2010, is the eldest daughter of Peter and Autumn Phillips and the Queen's first great-grandchild. Isla Isla, born in 2012, is the second daughter of Peter and Autumn Phillips. Zara Tindall × Born: 1981 Zara Tindall has followed her mother and father with a highly successful riding career – including winning a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics. She married former England rugby player Mike Tindall in 2011 and the couple had their first child, Mia Grace, in 2014. The children of the Princess Royal do not hold a royal title, as they are descended from the female line.

Their father, Mark Phillips turned down an earldom when he married Princess Anne, so they do not have any courtesy titles. Mia Grace Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips weds rugby player in Scotland - CNN.com Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips weds rugby player in Scotland By the CNN Wire Staff STORY HIGHLIGHTS Zara Phillips wears an ivory silk gown by designer Stewart Parvin, a favorite of the Queen Crowds are massed outside the church, seeking to spot the couple and their royal guests Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip are attending the wedding Phillips is a world champion equestrian and groom Mike Tindall plays rugby for England London (CNN) -- Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, married England rugby player Mike Tindall in a ceremony in the Scottish capital Edinburgh on Saturday. In contrast to the wedding of her cousin Prince William to Catherine Middleton -- watched by hundreds of millions of people around the world -- Phillips' wedding was a strictly private affair. But large crowds still gathered in Edinburgh to watch the arrival of the Royal Family at Canongate Kirk. The bride arrived a few minutes late in an ivory silk gown with a short train by designer Stewart Parvin, a favorite of the Queen.

She wore a silk veil and a tiara lent to her by her mother, Princess Anne. Queen's granddaughter marries Queen Elizabeth II The Queen, dressed in a salmon pink outfit, and Prince Phillip were greeted by cheers from the crowd, as were Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, whose own wedding was only three months ago, arrived at the church with Prince Harry. The ceremony in the kirk, or church, on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, was followed by a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official Scottish home. The couple appeared relaxed when they arrived at the kirk for a rehearsal Friday afternoon, the Press Association said. That was followed by a black-tie party on board the Royal Yacht Britannia, moored in Leith, Edinburgh, which was also attended by William, Catherine and Prince Harry. Zara Phillips, 30, is the daughter of Princess Anne and Capt. Mark Phillips and is one of the country's leading equestrians. She has also done work on behalf of equine and children's charities. She is to keep her surname after her marriage, the Press Association reported.

The couple, who have been together for seven years, announced their engagement last December. Tindall, who has captained the England rugby side, was a member of the 2003 England World Cup Rugby winning squad. He also leads his club side, Gloucester. Many of his rugby-playing friends are expected to attend the wedding. The second child of Queen Elizabeth's daughter Princess Anne, Zara Phillips is a first cousin of Princes William and Harry. A spokeswoman for Buckingham Palace declined to give details of the wedding to CNN, saying it was a private family affair. Share this on: Queen Elizabeth II family | Mike Tindall Full Name: Michael James Tindall Father: Philip Tindall Relation to Elizabeth II: Grandson-in-law Born: October, 18, 1978 at Otley, Yorkshire Current Age: 38 years, 3 months, and 3 days Married: Zara Phillips on July 30, 2011 at Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh Children: Mia Grace Tindall Mike Tindall is a rugby player and husband of the Queen�s granddaughter Zara Phillips.

He was born in Otley near Leeds in Yorkshire and educated at the Queen Elizabeth Grammar school in Wakefield. He worked in a fish and chip van to earn money while he was studying. He began playing rugby at the age of 7, and rugby runs in his family as his father Phil played for Otley Rugby Club and his four uncles played rugby. At 18 he played for England schools and went on a seven week tour of Australia, and decided to defer a place at Durham University when he was offered a place in Bath�s rugby squad. Two years later in 2000 he made his debut playing for England, and as outside centre in 2003 was a member of the World Cup winning squad in Australia. He is friends with Zara�s brother Peter, and Prince William and Prince Harry who are keen rugby supporters. It is reported that he was introduced to Zara by Prince Harry while they were in Sydney. In 2005 he joined Gloucester Rugby club and is currently a player-coach at the Gloucester. In 2007 he received an MBE from the Queen for his sporting achievements.

Playing against Wales at Twickenham in 2008 he was seriously injured and spent 5 days in intensive care with a punctured lung and torn liver. He was back playing the following season. His nose has been broken several times and his sometimes nickname is �The Fridge� due to his sizeable 6ft 2inch bulk. He has two convictions for drink driving. He and Zara, who is a keen equestrian sportswoman, live in Gloucestershire, and their engagement was announced on 21 December 2010. They were married on 30 July 2011 at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland, three months after the wedding of her cousin Prince William. The church is on the Royal Mile and the reception was in nearby Holyroodhouse which is The Queen�s official residence in Scotland. Their first child Mia Grace Tindall was born on 17th January 2014 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Mia is Queen Elizabeth�s 4th great grandchild, and is 16th in Line to the throne. She does not hold a royal title and will be known as Miss Tindall.

Zara Phillips & Mike Tindall Married In U.K. Royal Wedding (PHOTOS) | The Huffington Post Zara Phillips & Mike Tindall Married In U.K. Royal Wedding (PHOTOS) 07/30/2011 11:18 am ET | Updated Apr 12, 2012 760 Text by SCOTT HEPPELL, the Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) -- Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter Zara Phillips married England rugby star Mike Tindall on Saturday -- but Britain's second royal wedding of the year was largely a low-key affair, with only a hint of the glamor and excitement of Prince William's showstopping nuptials. Phillips, 30, who is 13th in line to the throne but does not use a royal title, and Tindall, 32, were greeted by hundreds of flag-waving well-wishers and the sound of traditional bagpipes as they left their wedding service at Edinburgh's Canongate Kirk following a private ceremony.

The often publicity shy bride wore a traditional ivory silk gown and a full-length flowing veil, but posed only briefly for onlookers -- and gave her husband a fleeting, modest kiss -- as they left the 17th century church for a reception at the queen's Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Take a look at photos from the ceremony and scroll down to keep reading! 1 (Getty photo) Share this slide: Unlike William and Kate Middleton's spectacular ceremony in April, the wedding service led by Rev. Neil Gardner was not broadcast on television and crowds gathered in the Scottish city were warned by police there would be little for them to see. Members of the public packed along Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the city's famed cobbled boulevard, cheered loudly for William and Middleton, now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as they arrived to join the congregation, traveling in a sleek black sedan with Prince Harry. Middleton, wearing a biscuit colored coat, dress and large angled hat won a warm reception as she offered a wave, as did the queen and Duke of Edinburgh who arrived shortly before the bride.

While the details of Middleton's wedding gown were a closely guarded secret, Phillips -- more commonly seen in jeans or sportswear -- made an expected choice in choosing Stewart Parvin, a British designer favored by the queen. She also wore a Greek Key tiara lent to her by mother Princess Anne, and Jimmy Choo shoes. Parvin also designed the queen's apricot wool coat and silk dress. Peta Hunt, fashion director of You & Your Wedding magazine said the ivory gown hinted at the bride's quirky personality. "Who else could go to a wedding and have their dress done by the same person who does their granny's? It allowed her to move with ease and grace, but had an element of fun and flirtiness," Hunt said. The occasion was far removed from April's international spectacle at Westminster Abbey, but neatly reflected the couple's unflashy style. Tindall had even proposed in a modest setting, as he and Phillips curled up on a sofa at home watching a movie. Before the ceremony, royal officials confirmed that Phillips will keep her maiden name rather than be known as Mrs. Tindall, largely because of her sporting career.

Phillips is known better for her sporting achievements than her royal heritage, as a world class equestrian who is likely to compete in the 2012 Olympics. Tindall -- who Phillips met in 2003 in Australia during England's triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign -- is a leading rugby player who has captained his country. The ceremony was the first royal wedding held in Scotland since 1992, when Princess Anne -- the mother of the bride -- married her second husband, Timothy Laurence. Anne's elder child, Peter Phillips, married his Canadian partner Autumn Kelly in 2008. Even the prospect of a brief glimpse of the royal family was enough to entice hundreds to Edinburgh for Saturday's wedding, including a few dozen stalwarts who camped overnight to win a front row view. Waving a Canadian flag, Margaret Kittle, 76, said she had traveled from Ontario, Canada, and staked out a spot on Friday night. "I flew over last Saturday and have been here since last night. I started following the royals after I saw George VI and the Queen back home in Canada when I was 4 years old," she said.

Helen Sutherland, a 65-year-old from Muir of-Ord in the Scottish Highlands, was wrapped in a warm blanket as she waited for a glimpse of Britain's newest royal couple. "It got chilly through the night, but we want to see the bride and her dress. They seem to be a very happy couple," she said. Phillips and Tindall hosted a glitzy cocktail party late Friday for relatives and guests aboard the former royal yacht Britannia, which they had hired for the occasion. The famous ship, once used by the queen to tour the world, was decommissioned in 1997. But the party was a rare moment of public glamor for the couple, who are known for putting their devotion to sports ahead of their celebrity. The couple's honeymoon has been postponed because both are due to feature in major events next week -- the bride in horse trials, and the groom in England's rugby international against Wales. -- David Stringer in London contributed to this report. More: Axe Falls on Rugby Player Mike Tindall's Career, But Will His Royal Marriage Survive? | TMR Axe Falls on Rugby Player Mike Tindall's Career, But Will His Royal Marriage Survive?

November 11, 2011 By Margaret Holder , Columnist Mike Tindall's England rugby career is over and he has been fined £25k for 'serious misconduct' at the Rugby World Cup. He has also been dropped from England's Elite Player squad. His once golden future has ended in disgrace. The word of RFU professional rugby director Rob Andrew, who also disciplined other players, said it all: "We have considered all the evidence carefully and interviewed the players at length. These actions have not been taken lightly but we believe that in all these cases the sanctions are commensurate with the level of seriousness of what occurred. "Mike Tindall's actions reached a level of misconduct that was unacceptable in a senior England player and amounted to a very serious breach of the EPS Code of Conduct. Whilst we acknowledge his previous good character it needs to be made clear that what he did will not be tolerated.” Tindall, husband of the Queen’s grandaughter Zara Phillips, was flung out of the England squad following an incident in a bar in Queenstown, New Zealand, when he was caught on CCTV fooling around with a woman who was clearly not his wife.

He then misled his public relations staff and the Rugby Football Union, by denying he had left the bar with the woman and that they'd gone into a second bar. Statements were made to the press which then had to be retracted when further evidence of his activities came to light. In royal circles, Tindall is suffering from what is termed the ‘Fergie Syndrome’. This relates to Sarah Ferguson, who thought she could do exactly what she liked after her marriage to Prince Andrew in 1986. Scandals and gaffes galore have followed her ever since. Now he has been professionally ruined, what can we surmise about the chances of his marriage to Zara surviving? She is a ‘feisty’ girl - a term the British press use to mean ‘willful’ and ‘headstrong’. Shortly after the Queenstown incident in September, Zara flew out to New Zealand and was seen happily reunited with her errant husband. The couple who had married on July 30th, then booked a package-deal holiday at a Cyprus hotel in October. Mysteriously, this media-savvy couple did not seem to realise that photographs of them canoodling on sunbeds would appear in the press!

Tindall might think that all will blow over, but I wouldn’t bet on it. The Royal Family and their courtiers, take a very dim view of a blood royal being humiliated by their marriage partner. Zara’s mother, Princess Anne, is said to be furious. Then there is the public interest angle - valid in this case. It has just been announced this week that the Tindalls’ nuptials in Edinburgh cost the UK taxpayers £400,000 in security bills. I am told there has been little sign of life at the couple’s stuccoed mansion in Cheltenham lately. It is the type of house that requires constant, expensive maintenance. There is also the property in Portugal that the couple are buying and furnishing. So, with the £25,000 fine and the loss of potential income from rugby and from sponsorship, Mike might have to seek a new career. Zara remains an equestrienne, heavily sponsored by Land Rover and the Musto clothing label that she promotes at every opportunity.

Somehow, I suspect that a highly-paid interview with pictures of the loving couple in a feel-good magazine will be with us before long, but I wouldn’t hold out much hope of this ‘royal’ marriage avoiding the fate of so many others in the past. My previous TMR articles on Mike and Zara are here , here and here. Share this story Zara Tindall - Photo 16 - Pictures - CBS News Zara Tindall Zara Tindall arrives for the celebrity golf classic drinks reception held at the South Lodge Hotel on May 20, 2013, in Horsham, England. Credit: Karwai Tang/Getty Images Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter Zara Phillips and her husband rugby player Mike Tindall leave after attending the British royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service in Sandringham, England, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012.

(AP Photo/Matt Dunham) Credit: Matt Dunham Zara Phillips riding High Kingdom speaks to her mother, Princess Anne, after receiving a silver medal after the Eventing Team Jumping Final Equestrian event on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Greenwich Park on July 31, 2012, in London. Credit: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Olympic torchbearer Zara Phillips arrives on her horse Toy Town as she brings Olympic flame to Cheltenham Racecourse on May 23, 2012, in Cheltenham, England. Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Zara Phillips warms up on her horse "Lord Lauries" prior to competing in the dressage phase of the competition on day 1 of the Military Boekelo-Enschede 2011 on October 6, 2011, in Boekelo, Netherlands. Credit: Jasper Juinen Zara Phillips, the eldest granddaughter of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, arrives for her wedding to England rugby player Mike Tindall at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland, on July 30, 2011.

Credit: BEN STANSALL Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips attend Wireless with Barclaycard at Hyde Park on July 1, 2011, in London. Credit: Ian Gavan Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall leave their pre-wedding party on the Royal Yacht Brittania on July 29, 2011, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Zara Phillips takes part in the annual Artemis Challenge around the Isle of Wight on Aug. 3, 2010, in Cowes, England. Credit: Eamonn McCormack Zara Phillips arrives to attend the royal wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, in London. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images In this April 27, 2009, file photo, Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, and British rugby player Mike Tindall, are seen before taking part in the "Ante Up for Africa" European celebrity charity poker tournament in Monaco.

Credit: AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau Zara Phillips, right, and her fiance Mike Tindall, after announcing their engagement, in Gloucestershire, England, Dec. 21, 2010. Credit: Tim Ireland Zara Phillips, Prince William and Prince Harry arrive to attend the Christmas Day service at Sandringham Church on Dec. 25, 2009, in King's Lynn, England. Credit: Chris Jackson Zara Phillips, daughter of Britain's Princess Anne and granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, attends on March 10, 2009, the first day of the Cheltenham festival in Cheltenham. The mythic four-day National Hunt meeting serves up a feast of Grade One races, attracting the top chasers and hurdlers from Britain, Ireland and France. Credit: GLYN KIRK Zara Phillips poses for a picture after competing on her horse Glenbuck during day one of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials on Sept. 4, 2008, in Stamford, United Kingdom.

Credit: Warren Little British royal family member Zara Phillips..left, talks to Prince Harry during the wedding of her brother Peter Phillips 30, to Autumn Kelly 31, at St George's Chapel in Windsor on May 17, 2008. Credit: IAN MCILGORM Zara Phillips falls at the 25th jump as she competes on horse Ardfield Magic Star during cross country on day three of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials on Sept. 6, 2008, in Stamford, United Kingdom. Credit: Warren Little Britain's Zara Phillips, grand daughter of the queen, is seen after attending the annual Christmas day church service on Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England Dec. 25, 2008. Credit: AP Zara Phillips in the Parade ring on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse meeting Ascot, England, June, 17, 2008. The annual Royal Ascot horse race meeting spread over five days is one of the highlights of the English social season.

Credit: AP Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, walks with her horse Toytown, at Stow-on-the-Wold, England, June 9, 2008, during a photo session for the British Olympic Equestrian team. Credit: AP Zara Phillips and boyfriend Mike Tindall pose with her mother, Princess Anne and step-father Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, after she recieved an MBE from her grandmother, the queen, at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 28, 2007. Credit: AP Britain's Queen's Elizabeth's grandson Peter Phillips, with his fiancee Autumn Kelly, left, and his sister, Zara Phillips, leave Westminster Abbey, London, after a service of celebration to mark the diamond wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on Nov. 19, 2007.

Credit: AP Photo/Fiona Hanson/PA Rugby player Mike Tindall praises Prince William and Kate Middleton Mike Tindall praises Prince William and Kate Middleton May 21, 2013 by hellomagazine.com Husband of Zara Phillips Mike Tindall praises Prince William and Kate Middleton and says they'll make great parents Kate Middleton and Prince William will make "great parents" according to Mike Tindall , husband of Zara Phillips . "Willy, sorry, Prince William, will be outstanding while Kate is a natural mother," said rugby player Mike at a charity golf tournament on Tuesday. "I'm so happy for those two. They'll be great parents." The ex-England captain also revealed the royal family are excitedly awaiting the birth of the baby. "The whole family is really excited about the baby," he said. "I think everyone's excited." CLICK ON IMAGES TO VIEW GALLERY Mike, who married Zara, the daughter of Princess Anne in 2011, also revealed the pair don't have any plans to expand their own family just yet. "Having kids is something we want, but it’s finding that window and we haven’t quite found that yet. It’s difficult," he told the Daily Mirror.

Mike made the comments as he launched the 'Mike Tindall Inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic event', a charity golf tournament at the South Lodge Hotel in Horsham, where the sportsman was supported by his wife Zara Phillips. The event will help raise funds for two military charities that Mike supports – Rugby for Heroes and the On Course Foundation, which supports wounded servicemen though golfing events. The On Course Foundation is also supported by Mike's uncle-in-law Prince Andrew. Along with Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips, who wore a short dress and nude heels, the royal pair were joined by their glamorous celebrity friends former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly and TV hosts Zoe Hardman and Natalie Pinkham . Natalie later took to twitter to congratulate Mike on the event: "Grt eve for @TindallGolf £40k raised for @Rugbyforheroes" Mike married the Olympic winning equestrian Zara in a ceremony in Scotland in 2011, just months after the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. In recent months, reports claimed that the couple were experiencing problems, but 34-year old Mike was quick to dismiss speculation. "It’s in no way true.

We’re really happy," he said. The sporty pair have struck a close bond with William and Kate, and have been regularly spotted socialising with the couple. Prince William admitted he is anticipating becoming a father for the first time. Attending a Help for Heroes recovery centre on Monday, the Duke was asked "Are you looking forward to it, sir?" by Corporal Josh Boggi, a triple amputee. "Very much so," replied William. Zara Tindall - a royal without rank - BBC News Zara Tindall - a royal without rank By Nicholas Witchell Royal correspondent 17 January 2014 Close share panel Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Zara's parents did not give her a royal title when she was born in 1981 Zara Tindall has given birth to a girl, the Queen's fourth great-grandchild. And while Zara is the grand-daughter of the monarch, niece of the next king and cousin to the king after that - she is not someone of royal rank.

She is of course, part of the family that is royal and which we know as the Windsors - even though in her case she took the surname of her father, Capt Mark Phillips, the cavalry officer whom Princess Anne married at Westminster Abbey in November 1973 (and from whom she separated in August 1989). But as the child of a daughter of the monarch, Zara was never entitled to the rank of "Her Royal Highness". At the time of her birth in 1981 much was made of the fact that her parents had declined to give their daughter a title (just as they had when Zara's elder brother, Peter, the Queen's first grandchild, was born in 1977). But formal royal rank was never offered for the simple reason that under the ancient and, many may feel, somewhat arcane or even outdated customs and practices of the British royal family, being the child of a daughter simply doesn't automatically cut the mustard when it comes to royal styles and titles.

Champion horse-rider In the case of the daughter of the famously no-nonsense Princess Anne, (or "Princess Royal" as she became in June 1987), Zara Tindall probably regarded her relatively unencumbered status as a considerable asset and advantage. Image copyright AFP Image caption Zara Tindall won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics It allowed her to get on with her life with a degree of freedom that a good many of her cousins must often have envied. Both Zara's parents were champion horse riders: the Princess Royal competed in the British three-day-event team at the Montreal Olympics in 1976; Capt Phillips had competed in the same event at the Munich Olympics four years earlier and had been a member of the team which won the World Championship for Britain in 1970. Little surprise then, when Zara started to show the same passion for equestrian sport and demonstrated that she had her parents' aptitude for it, that another champion began to take shape.

She was helped, of course, by the ready availability of advice and support from her family and she had access to the horses and training grounds without which it would have been very much more difficult to translate a natural ability into a world-beating skill. But Zara showed that she had her mother's single-minded focus and determination to prove herself at the very highest levels of equestrian competition. It culminated in the silver medal which she won with the other members of the British three-day event team at the London Olympics in 2012 - a victory which brought joy to her parents and grandparents. Rugby player husband Zara Tindall has navigated a careful path. She's the least royal of the Queen's grand-daughters. Compare her, for example, to Prince Andrew's daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, both of whom do have royal rank as children of the son of a monarch.

Image copyright PA Image caption Zara Phillips married rugby player Mike Tindall in Edinburgh in 2011 Neither of them has yet fully resolved the challenging dilemma of what you do with your life when you're a princess and a "Her Royal Highness" at a time when there's no great demand for you to be a full-time functioning younger royal. Zara hasn't always got it right. There have been moments when her critics would say she's been too attracted to the blandishments of the commercial world or the trappings of the celebrity magazine circuit. Such temptations are never far from someone with her family pedigree. There were also some well-publicised ups and downs in her earlier romantic life - but given her forthright personality and her unsolicited newsworthiness, who could have imagined that it would be otherwise? In the summer of 2011 she married the former England rugby player Mike Tindall. He's certainly not the archetypal royal bridegroom or husband but then Zara has never wanted, or needed, to conform fully to whatever it might be that's expected of a grand-daughter of the Queen. And that, almost certainly, has been the secret of both her success and her happiness.

Zara Phillips wedding to Mike Tindall at Canongate Kirk: Royal princess marries rugby ace | Daily Mail Online comments In a single tender moment, their love was plain to see. Standing in the warm Edinburgh sunshine, Zara Phillips sealed her marriage to England rugby star Mike Tindall yesterday with a gentle kiss. The newlyweds gazed at each other and exchanged a sweet smile before leaving the Canongate Kirk on the city’s ancient Royal Mile hand-in-hand to greet the 6,000 well-wishers who had gathered on the narrow streets. It was another proud day for the future of the British Monarchy. Just married: Beaming bride Zara Phillips and her new husband Mike Tindall pose in Holyrood Abbey, Palace of Holyroodhouse following their marriage on Saturday Give us a kiss! Newlyweds Zara and Mike share a tender kiss outside Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland after getting married Although the couple seemed determined to keep their wedding a private family occasion, the crowds seemed equally determined to share in their happiness during the first Royal wedding to be held in Scotland in 20 years.

Many frantically waved Union Jacks and the Scottish Saltire as the couple emerged from the ceremony shortly before 4pm, filling the air with cheers. Some, clearly touched by the splendour of the occasion, dabbed their eyes. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share One of the highlights was always going to be the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, attending their first wedding since their own just three months ago. Newlyweds: Zara and Tindall make their way out of the church a married couple Simple but chic: The ivory dress by Stewart Parvin perfectly suited Zara's athletic frame But even they could not overshadow Zara on her special day. In a romantic full-length ivory silk gown with silk tulle detail, designed by the Queen’s favourite couturier Stewart Parvin, the one-time Royal rebel, who was on Friday seen in scruffy jeans and flip-flops, looked every inch the traditional bride. For the talented equestrian – who is often reluctant to embrace her regal lineage – this was her chance to be a princess for a day.

So happy: The bride looked ecstatic as she waved to well-wishers after marrying Tindall Radiant: Zara is led into Canongate Kirk by her proud father Mark Phillips ahead of the ceremony With her blonde hair swept up into an elegant full-bodied chignon and sparkling with diamonds from the Greek Key tiara lent by her mother, she managed to look effortlessly beautiful and happy. The full veil, also made of silk tulle, was held back from her face as she held a stunning large white bouquet, studded with thistles in a nod to the location, by Mayfair florist Paul Thomas. On her feet were an elegant pair of Jimmy Choo shoes. Zara, 30, reportedly the Queen’s favourite granddaughter, was accompanied to the church by her proud father Captain Mark Phillips after earlier leaving in a Bentley from the Palace of Holyroodhouse several hundred yards down the Royal Mile. Elegant: Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips leave the church after their marriage. Sculptured bodice is giiven relief by the silk tulle concertinaed shoulder straps.

The old hands and the just weds: Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (left) and Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing a Jane Troughton embroidered coat, LK Bennett nude heels and carrying a LK Bennett clutch Family pride: Mother of the bride Princess Anne wore a red pleated skirt and floral jacket (left), while the Queen wore a pink Stewart Parvin jacket and matching hat by Rachel Trevor Morgan over a floral dress She arrived at 3.07pm, fashionably late for the 3pm service. Her maid of honour, best friend Dolly Maude, wore a dove grey dress with dramatic Dior bow by Stewart Parvin. Her bridesmaids – Jaz Jocelyn, the daughter of a family friend; the best man’s daughter Hope Balshaw; Zara’s half-sister Stephanie Phillips; and Mrs Maude’s daughter Nell – wore off-white dresses with a simple bow by local dressmaker Sue Palmer. Pageboy Ted Maude, Zara’s godson, delighted the crowd in a traditional Balmoral tartan kilt.

Stylish sisters: Princess Beatrice went for blue Angela Kelly ensemble and yet another pair of nude heels, while her younger sister Princess Eugenie opted for a cream and brown number by the same designer A right royal knees up: Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess Of Wessex arrive (left), while the bride's brother Peter Phillips, appeared to be an usher as he greeted guests Simple: Zara Phillips arrives at the dignified Stuart-built Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh withs its Dutch-style end gable The in-laws: Princess Anne, her ex-husband Mark Phillips with the groom's parents Linda and Phil Tindall The couple had begun their wedding celebrations in style with a cocktail party on board the decommissioned Royal yacht Britannia on Friday night. Later, wedding guests were to be seen on George Street enjoying Edinburgh’s nightlife. But Zara returned to the Queen’s official Scottish residence, Holyroodhouse, to spend her final night as a single woman with close family. Senior Royals, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, also stayed at the Palace.

Smart: Prince Harry looked dapper in coat and tails (left), while the bride's sister-in-law Autumn Phillips looked chic in an eggshell suit All present and correct: Prince Charles, the Duchess Of Cornwall, Princes Harry and Willaim and the Duchess of Cambridge all gather at the gates of the Kirk following the wedding And now to the party: The royal family file out of the church (L-R) Prince Charles; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Prince Harry; Princess Beatrice; Catherine, Duchess of Cornwall; Prince William; Princess Eugenie (just seen) and Prince Andrew The peace of the Palace was in sharp contrast to the bustle on the Royal Mile where preparations began at breakfast time yesterday. Florists fixed a canopy across the porch of the 17th Century church, the official Kirk of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and made final preparations within as crowds began to build swiftly outside. Many queued early to ensure a glimpse of the happy couple, their Royal guests and the rugby stars in attendance. They began to arrive shortly after 1pm to cheers and applause.

One of the first was actress Katherine Kelly, 31, who plays Becky McDonald in Coronation Street and went to school with the groom in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Ready to rumble: Tindall and his bridal party make their way into the church Ready to rumble: Tindall and his bridal party make their way into the church Ready to rumble: Tindall and his bridal party make their way into the church Classic: The bridesmaids wore cute ivory dresses while maid of honour Dolly Maude looked amazing in her high-necked gown, also made by Parvin The biggest cheer was reserved for the arrival of the 32-year-old groom along with best man and former Gloucester and England team mate Iain Balshaw, who was nursing a bruised face following a recent accident on his moped. They were joined by ushers Ian Tindall, the groom’s older brother; the bride’s brother Peter Phillips; Gloucester winger James Simpson-Daniel; James Lofthouse, who played youth rugby with Tindall; and Bath player Andrew Beattie. All were dressed in identical morning suits by Cad & The Dandy with Oliver Sweeney shoes.

The Queen, in an apricot wool coat and printed silk dress also by designer Parvin, and the Duke of Edinburgh were the last guests to arrive. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – unquestionably the star guests and using their Scottish title as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn for the first time – arrived with Prince Harry and appeared at pains not to be seen to outshine the happy couple, making their way straight into the church. Stylish: Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly was among the first guests to arrive Sophisticated: The Saturdays singer Una Healy wore a pretty black and turquoise strapless dress as she attended with her boyfriend, rugby player Ben Foden Kate was elegant in a tailored cream embroidered jacket – which she first wore in 2006 to the wedding of Camilla Parker Bowles’s daughter Laura – and matching broad-brimmed hat, while William looked dashing in a morning suit. Princess Anne’s mother-of-the-bride outfit was an elegant floral bolero-style jacket with pleated dark pink skirt. The Princess Royal was accompanied by her second husband, Commander Timothy Laurence.

Neither Harry’s former girlfriend, Zimbabwean Chelsy Davy, nor the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister Pippa Middleton, were invited. Other Royals attending included Prince Charles and Camilla, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, and Prince Andrew and his daughters Princess Beatrice and Eugenie. The young Princesses appeared keen to improve their style credentials after their outfits at William and Kate’s wedding saw them unkindly compared to ‘pantomime dames’. Beatrice wore a flattering marine blue skirt and matching pillbox hat, while Eugenie looked elegant in a chocolate and cream outfit with bow detail. Leggy ladies: (L-R) Natalie Pinkham wore a backless red dress while Kirsty Gallacher (with partner Paul Sampson) opted for a colourful number with nude heels, while Olympic Skeleton racer Amy Williams donned a pretty nude-coloured dress and matching hat Among the crowd, shop assistant Lyndsay Wallace, 29, from Motherwell, said: ‘I liked the turquoise outfit Beatrice was wearing, it was a better look this time – that hat at William and Kate’s wedding wasn’t nice at all. ‘It was great to see Zara’s dress, she looked gorgeous.

Everyone loved to see Wills and Kate too.’ Other guests included Harry’s former girlfriend, TV presenter Natalie Pinkham, the bride’s godmother Lady Helen Stewart and her racing driver husband Sir Jackie Stewart, and Zara’s godfather Andrew Parker Bowles, ex-husband of the Duchess of Cornwall. Many of the elite of English rugby were there, including the team’s manager Martin Johnson, Sir Clive Woodward, Lawrence Dallaglio, Mike Catt, Austin Healey and Jonny Wilkinson. Ready to party: England rugby player Jonny Wilkinson (left) and former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio and his wife Alice leave after the wedding Leading equestrians, including world number two eventer William Fox-Pitt and 2010 Sports Personality of the Year, jockey Tony McCoy, also arrived. Few details were released about the ceremony and no cameras were allowed inside the church, but it is known that it was filled with hundreds of scented white stargazer lilies, roses and carnations and, in an echo of William and Kate’s wedding, the branches of beech trees. The 45-minute ceremony was conducted by Canongate’s resident minister Reverend Neil Gardner.

A choir of 15 boys and girls from Zara’s old Scottish boarding school Gordonstoun performed Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer, Love Divine All Loves Excelling, Amazing Grace and Jerusalem, as well as a Gaelic blessing. The happy couple left the Kirk in a Bentley for the 400-yard journey to Holyroodhouse for the reception. Suited and booted: Racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart and his wife Helen (left) and Irish jockey AP McCoy and his wife Chanelle They were followed by senior members of the Royal Family and Tindall’s delighted parents Linda, a 63-year-old retired social worker, and Phil, 64, a former bank official. Zara’s stunning look continued during the evening reception when she reportedly changed in to a gown by Dublin couturier Paul Costelloe. A grand marquee was erected in the piazza of the palace where guests enjoyed a champagne reception as a military band played. Dinner had a Scottish theme and included a lobster and crayfish cocktail, Scottish venison with dauphinois potatoes, and a chocolate fondant with strawberries.

The party was organised by Peregrine Armstrong Jones of party planners Bentleys, who designed the wedding with the couple and Princess Anne. For the newlyweds, there will be no immediate honeymoon. Instead, in keeping with their down-to-earth approach, they will go back to work – Zara will head off to the Gatcombe International Horse Trials while her husband will return to training. ZARA & MIKE - A WEDDING FIT FOR A MODERN ROYAL By SARAH OLIVER She is, famously, the grandchild of the Queen who does not to bear a title. But yesterday when Zara Phillips wed an English rugby hero in Edinburgh’s ancient Canongate Kirk, she claimed the only one that really mattered to her, that of Mike Tindall’s missus. It was not, despite the couple’s fervent and frequently expressed hopes, the wedding of two commoners in the quietude of Caledonia. How could it be when those simple words ‘family of the bride’ meant pews stuffed with senior Royals led by Her Majesty and augmented by the extraordinary crowd-pulling power of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?

Mix into the congregation the sporting aristocrats of the England rugby team, a society and celebrity smorgasbord of chums including an actress from Coronation Street, a singer from The Saturdays – and the newly single Prince Harry relishing a scrumdown by way of the aftermatch revelry – and this was always going to be a right royal spectacle. It was the ‘Other Royal Wedding’, the champagne quaffing, high-spirited hard-partying belly laugh counterpart to the pomp and pageantry of William and Kate’s marriage in April. But as another member of the Royal Family dipped into the middle classes to find herself a rather uncommon commoner – a man who has been capped for his country 70 times – it was also a bellwether as to the changing hopes and expectations of this, the coming generation of the House of Windsor. Zara, 30, a world champion equestrian, is legendarily low key. Part of her charm, however, is that as an international three-day eventer or as a glamorous young Royal, she knows how to pull a great performance out of the bag when it matters.

Rugby faces: (Left to right) Clive Woodward, Austin Healey and Martin Johnson make their way inside Yesterday as the cobbled streets of Edinburgh shimmered in unexpected heat and the city seemed to vibrate with the power of a military pipe band, it was showtime. The first hint came with Zara’s decision to spend her last hours as a single woman in the Queen’s Edinburgh home, Holyroodhouse. For within its great, grey turreted fastness lies a baroque palace of gilded splendour fit for a princess. Confirmation that Zara was going for gold came a few minutes after 3pm when she emerged – late as is the bride’s prerogative – with her father, Princess Anne’s first husband, Captain Mark Phillips. Gone was the tousled blonde hair, the face free of make-up, the hands more familiar with mucking out than manicures and her habitual off duty outfit of a fleece and wellies. In their place was a stunningly athletic frame with toned and tanned arms showcased in a sleeveless frock of ivory silk faille by designer Stewart Parvin.

Her bright blonde hair was swept up and pinned in place with her mother’s Greek Key tiara and around her swirled a bouffant cathedral-length train. She carried a creamy bouquet and was shod in a pair of Jimmy Choos. She looked pinkly pretty, the flush of a sport-loving country dweller replaced by the blush of a delighted bride. The days of the blue-blooded rebel who once shocked with her tongue stud seemed distant indeed as she alighted from her blue Bentley Mulsanne outside the Kirk, turned to give the crowd a modest wave and disappeared inside. Historical setting: Zara and her father arrive at the 17th century building It is, by all accounts, Tindall, 32, and their six-year courtship which has tamed her. A man whose vastness has earned him the nickname The Fridge, he is short on looks, long on old school charm and stout of heart. He is close to his mum Linda, a social worker, and dad, Phil, a prison finance officer, and cleaves to his Yorkshire roots. Yesterday, he chose to marry in a bespoke morning suit of black barathea woven in his native West Riding.

Those who know the couple declare them a perfect match, with a shared passion for sport, a fierce work ethic and a down-to-earth attitude. More romantically, Tindall has described himself and his new wife as ‘fire and ice’, he the cool stoic to her emotional hothead. He would love her, he has said, were she a Tesco checkout girl. Luckily for him though, she isn’t, she’s 13th in line to the throne. And no matter how much they tried to pretend their nuptials were just a bit of a do for a rugby champ and his blonde squeeze, by the time Tindall arrived at the Kirk well over an hour ahead of his bride there was no getting away from the fact that Edinburgh was fair glittering with royal stardust. It was there in the golden antlers standing atop the apex of Canongate Kirk which came from a stag shot in 1949 at Balmoral by Zara’s great grandfather, King George VI. And it was there in the 6,000 strong crowd thronging the narrow edges of the Royal Mile, yelling their approval, waving a multitude of flags and toasting the couple with plastic glasses of fizz.

That's something blue sorted: Members of the public check out the Kirk following the wedding service Arriving in style? A coach pulls up outside the venue carrying celebrity guests including Kelly (orange hat just seen) Comparisons with the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were inevitable. There were marked similarities in Zara and Mike’s choice of hymns including Love Divine All Loves Excelling and Jerusalem, sung by a 15-strong choir from Zara’s alma mater, Gordonstoun. Her choice of white roses and Scottish beech tree branches to decorate the simple interior also recalled the Duchess’s glorious tree-lined aisle in Westminster Abbey. But mostly there were marked differences: no Heads of State (unless you count Granny) or politicians in attendance, no global audience of two million. Above all there was privacy. When the red doors of the Kirk clanged shut behind the bride the only cameras rolling were her own. But we can imagine that the atmosphere among the 300 guests must have been just as jolly, just as intimate and just as relaxed as the glimpses we have had into their preparation. This was after all a bride who turned up to her wedding rehearsal in flip-flops and skinny jeans.

The Kirk is Church of Scotland and follows the Presbyterian tradition. Its walls and pews are painted a stern royal blue and it is without stained glass or other adornments. It is uncomplicated to the point of austerity and does not even have an altar, meaning the couple were wed before a hand carved Communion Table, with the 45-minute service led by Canongate Minister, the Rev Neil Gardner. Ready and waiting: Crowds line the streets outside the venue waiting for a glimpse of the blushing bride A beautiful day for a wedding: Locals wave flags as they watch and wait for Zara's arrival GUESTS GET A COCKTAIL WITH A FIERY KICK Wedding guests were treated to a cocktail containing amaretto and cachaça - called a Snow Leopard - which is known for its creamy taste and fiery kick. As well as the two main ingredients - amaretto is an almond-flavoured liqueur and cachaça a rum-style spirit from Brazil - it also includes thick cream and a little rose water. The extravagant concoction even includes a shot of coffee to give it an extra bite.

To make a Snow Leopard, stir cachaça and amaretto together into a mixing glass full of ice, then strain into a Martini glass before adding a layer of thick cream and a few droplets of rose water. Finally, embellish with a letter ‘S’ on top using drops of espresso coffee. Outside on the Royal Mile crowds strained to catch a glimpse or a whisper from within. But there was none to be had and they had to content themselves with the head swivelling cavalcade of Royals and rugby players who first arrived at the Kirk and then departed for the Holyroodhouse reception. It’s hard to recall seeing such a procession of glamorous women and wide thighed men, of princes and princesses, and of friends made and kept in the real world. Naturally, all eyes were on the Duchess of Cambridge, attending her first wedding since her own, lustrous in a silken coat of palest gold with a large straw hat anchored by flowers. She looked as she always does: born to it. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie on the arm of their father Prince Andrew looked sharp courtesy of their new stylist – there was no repeat of their twin hat horrors in the Abbey in April.

Camilla was the surprise of the day, winding down her window the better to acknowledge the crowds, her broad and genuine smile as permanent a fixture as her trademark extravagant hat. The crowd was rewarded with a kiss on the church steps. It was a proper smacker, further evidence of the unembarrassed tactility which has proved a gift for those chronicling Zara and Mike’s love affair from its beginnings at the 2003 Rugby World Cup. They looked, just as they had wished, briefly ordinary, like a woman wooed by text message and proposed to as she sprawled on the sofa and a chap who’d be glad when he’d made his groom’s speech and could sink a few ales. Then they climbed into their Bentley to lead the charge to the party, disappearing through the elaborate gates of Holyroodhouse for a what promised to be a long night of celebrations in the palace and its parkland beneath the looming shadows of Salisbury Crags and Arthur’s Seat. There, a giant marquee was to stage a dinner of lobster, venison and chocolate fondant and summer strawberries and the downing of many, many more glasses of Laurent Perrier champagne.

Beyond the hangovers however, there will be no honeymoon, for Mike is due to train with the England squad tonight and Zara supported his decision to put his commitment to the 2011 Rugby World Cup first. And therein lies the key to their relationship. It was perhaps symbolic that in the Kirk as a brand new married couple, they passed beneath the badges of the Guilds which survived in Canongate for centuries, the Cordiners, the Wrights, the Hammermen, the Tailors, the Baxters (bakers) and the Weavers. Excitement: Crowds of well-wishers brought their cameras to snap photographs of the royal and celebrity guests on the way to the wedding For it was this couple’s powerful work ethic – in their respective sports – which brought them together, forged their love for one another and will doubtless be the framework on which the happiness and future family is built. They have made it entirely clear that as a married couple they will stick with that life, that they will belong to the Family, but not the Firm.

They will seek their own way in return for less scrutiny and a lower burden of Royal responsibility than higher profile members, living, working and loving beyond the walls of court and owing it no debt. It is a dynamic the Queen has tried to encourage and presages the kind of Royal family over which the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will one day reign. And in that sense, this Scottish shindig was three things rolled into one: an ordinary wedding, a Royal wedding, and a declaration of intent. Decorations: A worker adjusts the beautiful floral display above the door at Canongate Kirk Gearing up: Residents in Edinburgh are no doubt looking forward to the big day, with one women wishing the royal couple luck with a banner hung over her balcony BRIDE KEEPS HER MAIDEN NAME TO PROTECT SPORTING INTERESTS Zara is to retain her maiden name instead of becoming Mrs Mike Tindall. The Queen’s granddaughter has set a precedent by ignoring Royal tradition and not taking the surname of the man she has married. One reason for 30-year-old Zara’s decision is understood to be that she is well known as a leading showjumper and eventing rider.

Keeping her unmarried name will benefit her as she pursues her sporting and business interests. Until now, Royal brides have adopted their husband’s name following the exchange of wedding vows. Historian and broadcaster David Starkey said last night: ‘Yes, it is a first for Zara not to take the name of her husband. Just as it was a first for her to wear a stud in her tongue. ‘But, of course, what many don’t realise is that, in one sense, she isn’t Royal. Under regulations introduced in 1917, which govern the descent of Royal titles, the grandchildren of the Sovereign, through the daughter, are commoners. So, Zara is not Royal.’ Princess Anne refused the title Her Royal Highness for Zara when she was born and she is known as plain ‘Miss’. A spokeswoman for Zara confirmed that the bride would be retaining her maiden name.

Zara Phillips weds Mike Tindall in low-key royal wedding (VIDEO) | Public Radio International Zara Phillips weds Mike Tindall in low-key royal wedding (VIDEO) Britain's Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, and her new husband English rugby player Mike Tindall leave after their wedding ceremony at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland, on July 30, 2011. Credit: Dylan Martinez Zara Phillips, the Queen of England's granddaughter, married Mike Tindall, the England rugby player, in Edinburgh on Saturday, in a low-key wedding attended by Prince William and Kate Middleton. According to the Calgary Herald, it was "a relaxed, modern affair," in stark contrast to the Royal Wedding of William and Kate, albeit one featuring "guests included the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family and an array of stars from the worlds of sport, acting and television." The wedding was not broadcast on TV. (GlobalPost reports: British royal wedding: hip or hyped? ) According to ABC, Phillips wore an off-the-rack ivory silk dress and full-length veil by British designer Stewart Parvin, a couturier to both the Queen and the Princess Royal.

She wore Jimmy Choo shoes and a Greek Key tiara lent to her by mother Princess Anne. Phillips, 30, the daughter of Princess Anne and her first husband Mark Phillips, is 13th in line to the throne but does not use a royal title. Well-known as a world-class equestrian, and one likely to compete in the 2012 Olympics, she has reportedly opted to keep her name. She met Tindall in 2003 in Australia during England's triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign, the AP reported. Tindall reportedly proposed to her as he and Phillips curled up on a sofa at home watching a movie. While you are here... The work we do has never been more important — whether it’s because of “news” that might not be news at all or healing the deep divides in our country. Now more than ever, we need conversation, perspective and diverse voices. Will you support PRI in our efforts to create a more informed empathetic world?

Question: England rugby player Mike Tindell married which member of the British royal family in 2011?
Answer: Zara Phillips