How Princess Anne and Zara Tindall Exclude Sussex Family from Gatcombe Park Event

Zara Tindall and her husband Mike are currently enjoying the school summer break with their three children.

This Sunday, the couple will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary.

The family resides at Princess Anne's Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire, where Zara is preparing to participate in a special event in August.

Princess Anne, along with her daughter, will be opening the gates to their private estate for the festival of British eventing next month.

Princess Anne usually keeps her home life private, and Gatcombe Park is typically not open to visitors.

However, every summer, the Princess Royal hosts a three-day festival that attracts thousands of people.

The event features top-class eventing, Shetland pony races, a falconry display, and various other entertainment options for attendees.

The festival includes three disciplines: dressage, show jumping, and cross-country, making it a popular event among horse enthusiasts.

Visitors can also enjoy shopping at the event, with numerous vendors setting up shop on-site.

Princess Anne's home boasts two wings, a grand conservatory, a library, and a billiard room, providing a picturesque backdrop for the festivities.

Rumors suggest that Prince Harry is considering spending his summer holiday in the UK this year, possibly to reintegrate his children into the Royal family.

Despite their plans to return to the UK, Meghan and Harry did not receive invitations from Princess Anne or Zara Tindall for the Gatcombe Park event.

The estate spans 700 acres and serves as a private royal country home, with the main building being an impressive grade 2 listed home where Princess Anne resides.

Gatcombe Park has been Princess Anne's home since 1976 when it was purchased by the Queen for her and her then-husband Captain Mark Phillips.

The estate also houses other royal residences, including Mike and Zara Tindall's home.

Princess Anne has always been dedicated to making the estate financially self-sufficient, hosting annual equestrian events and the Festival of British Eventing.

Zara Tindall has frequently competed at Gatcombe Park, further solidifying the estate's reputation in the horse and eventing world.

Princess Anne's commitment to the estate's success was highlighted in her appearance on the BBC programme Countryfile, where she emphasized the importance of the estate generating revenue independently.