Zara Phillips in Royal Wedding Part II Starring Mike Tindell

Zara Phillips, the Queen’s granddaughter, is too follow in the footsteps of Prince William and marry her long term partner Mike Tindell.

Zara Phillips is the 12th in line to the throne and an accomplished show jumper, picking up the Gold medal at the World Equestrian Games in 2006 and was the BBC’s sports personality of the year.

Mike Tindell is also an accomplished sportsman having played international rugby for England and was part of their World Cup winning side in 2003 where the couple first met.

The Queen said that she “was delighted” and Zara herself said that she was “shocked” when Mike proposed but that she was “very happy”.

No date has been set for the marriage but it comes hot on the heals of the announcement of Prince Williams engagement to Kate Middleton.

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