Zara Tindall Came to Garden Party Prepared for Rain with a Surprise Accessory (Hint: It’s Not Her Umbrella!)

Prince William invited his cousins Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Peter Phillips and Zara to help him host the outdoor event on behalf of King Charles on May 21. However, the damp London weather meant some extra accessories were needed.

While many of the royals and attendees held umbrellas to shield themselves from raindrops during the event, Zara, 43, added an unexpected yet handy piece to her pink shoes. Upon a close look, Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter sported clear, protective stoppers on her heels to prevent her from sinking into the wet lawn so she could mingle with guests on the grass.

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Zara Tindall Came to Garden Party Prepared for Rain with a Surprise Accessory (Hint: It’s Not Her Umbrella!)
Prince William’s cousin didn’t let some damp weather stop her from mingling with guests at Buckingham Palace

By Stephanie Petit Published on May 21, 2024 01:48PM EDT
Zara Tindall arrives to attend The Sovereign’s Garden Party, at Buckingham Palace, central London, on May 21, 2024.
Zara Tindall attends a Buckingham Palace garden party on May 21, 2024. PHOTO: YUI MOK/POOL/AFP/GETTY
A little rain didn’t stop Zara Tindall from looking great and mingling with guests at the latest Buckingham Palace garden party.

Prince William invited his cousins Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Peter Phillips and Zara to help him host the outdoor event on behalf of King Charles on May 21. However, the damp London weather meant some extra accessories were needed.

While many of the royals and attendees held umbrellas to shield themselves from raindrops during the event, Zara, 43, added an unexpected yet handy piece to her pink shoes. Upon a close look, Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter sported clear, protective stoppers on her heels to prevent her from sinking into the wet lawn so she could mingle with guests on the grass.

A close-up of Zara Tindall’s footwear with heel stoppers at the Sovereign’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 21, 2024 in London, England.
Zara Tindall wears rain accessories on her heels at a Buckingham Palace garden party on May 21, 2024. YUI MOK/POOL/AFP/GETTY
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Queen Elizabeth, who died in 2022, admitted that the weather “can be a bit of a worry” when it comes to throwing garden parties at the royal residences.

“Well, you do rather hope the sun shines as when you invite 8,000 people to have tea on your lawn,” the history-making monarch told Victoria English, a teacher from Wales, while attending a 2019 gathering.

The royal family is known for clever fashion tricks, from Kate Middleton wearing bodysuits to create a smooth silhouette without any fear of a top untucking to Queen Elizabeth reportedly having curtain weights sewn into the hems of her dresses to prevent a wardrobe malfunction on a windy day.