Britain’s Zara Phillips has married Mike Tindall

Queen Elizabeth’s eldest granddaughter tied the knot with the England rugby player at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland, in a private ceremony this afternoon (30.07.11).

The 30-year-old blonde – daughter of Princess Anne and her ex-husband Mark Phillips – looked stunning in a beautiful ivory gown by Stewart Parvin as she arrived at the venue with her father.

Following the service, Zara and Mike – who have been dating for around seven years – posed for photographers outside the church, kissing to the cheers from the excited well-wishers, who had lined the streets in order to catch a glimpse of them.

Guests at the wedding included the queen and Prince Philip, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and fellow royal newlyweds, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who married in April.

Singer Una Healey, TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher and actress Katherine Kelly were also in attendance.

The reception will take place at nearby Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Last night (29.07.11), the couple hosted a pre-wedding party on the royal yacht Britannia, which is moored in Leith and had previously attended a rehearsal for the ceremony at the kirk with the bride’s parents.

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Zara Phillips has announced her engagement to rugby player Mike Tindall.

The 29-year-old equestrian – who is the daughter of Princess Anne and her first husband Captain Mark Phillips – has announced she is to tie the knot with the England rugby star after seven years of dating.

A statement on the British Monarchy’s official twitter page said: “The Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Zara Phillips to Mr. Mike Tindall.”

The couple have made no secret of their plans to get married in the past, with Mike admitting the only thing standing in the way of their dream “white wedding” is Zara’s eventing career.

He recently said: “I don’t think it is about whether we will get married but when. There is no doubt that I love Zara but it has to be the right time.

“She is so busy competing and I am touring – we often don’t even manage to get away on holiday together. And yes it probably would be a white wedding – although sometimes I can see the attraction of sneaking away without telling anyone.”

Source: BANG Showbiz