AS Mike Tindall becomes the first member of the Royal family to take part in I’m a Celebrity, we look back at his and Zara Tindall’s wedding.
The 43-year-old former rugby star has agreed to be the first royal to star on the ITV hit show and to celebrate the, The Celeb Report has decided to take a trip down the memory lane.
The royal duo married on 30 July 2011 and saw thousands of well-wishers lining up outside the church
We’ve explored how he went from chip shop worker in ‘rowdy’ Northern town to Prince George’s ‘favourite’ royal and his first comments about appearing on I’m A Celebrity, hosted by Ant and Dec.
And now, we take a look at his big wedding day, where he got married to the late Queen‘s granddaughter, Zara Phillips.
The couple tied the knot back on 30 July 2011 at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, with a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse – the late monarch’s official home in Scotland.
It’s reported that Scotland was chosen as the location due to Zara’s close Scottish ties and fond memories of time spent at Balmoral with her grandmother.
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The sunny wedding day saw thousands of well-wishers lining up the streets and amongst the guests were celebrities from the world of sports, television and acting, as well as the Royal family.
Taking place just months after the lavish ceremony of William’s and Kate’s big day, Mike’s and Zara’s wedding was considered more relaxed and was led by the late Queen and late Prince Phillip, Scottish Daily Express reported.
Prior to the pair’s wedding, it was announced that cause of her success as a world-class champion equestrian, the daughter of Princess Anne would not take Mike’s surname.
However, as of March 2016, almost five years after the wedding day, she now goes by the last name Tindall.
Throughout the day, Zara included several special nods to the late monarch, such as her reception and sentimental bridal outfit, which saw her wear a classic white gown accessorised with an elaborate veil and a gorgeous bouquet of white blooms.
As part of her wedding ensemble, she also wore a touching tribute to her late grandfather, Prince Philip – the Meander Tiara.
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Like all Royal jewellery, the stunning tiara too has a history.
As reported by The Express, the Meander Tiara came to the family from Princess Alice, Prince Philip’s mother – however, when she herself received it remains a mystery to this day.
Alice wore the Greek design tiara throughout her marriage, before gifting it to Princess Elizabeth when she wed Prince Philip in 1947.
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On 29 July 2011 – the he night before she exchanged vows with the sports star – Zara enjoyed a pre-wedding party on the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith.
She was pictured walking in a stunning one-shouldered frock with white and blue ruched material and ruffle detailing.
Scotland was chosen as the location due to Zara’s fond memories of time spent together in Balmoral with the late Queen
Royal fans gathered ahead of the wedding, which took place just months after Kate’s and William’s big day
Amongst the well-wishers were Kate and William, as well as hundreds of sports stars, TV personalities and other celebrities
Camilla waving to Royal fans, as she stands alongside King Charles
Princess Beatrice had opted for a stunning turquoise outfit with eye-catching flower detailing
