Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips in low-key arrival to Gold Coast for Magic Millions
THE Queen’s granddaughter, on the Gold Coast for Magic Millions, has refused to talk about the Royal sex scandal involving her uncle Prince Andrew.
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ROYAL Zara Phillips. on the Gold Coast for Magic Millions, has declined to talk about a sex scandal involving her uncle Prince Andrew.
At a media call ahead of the Magic Millions barrier draw, Ms Phillips said she would not answer questions about the allegations that have gripped the world.
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The Queen’s granddaughter lived up to her humble reputation when she descended on the Gold Coast wearing a simple grey shirt and jeans last night.
Mrs Phillips, 33, walked proudly with her 11-month-old daughter Mia in her arms before hopping into a Magic Millions Jeep destined for raceway festivities.
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The equestrian great stopped briefly to chat with her would-be limo driver before shaking her head and jumping into the more practical and low-profile vehicle.
Mrs Phillips and her entourage were escorted from the Gold Coast Airport to their ride by several Australian Federal Police.
She has begun her official duties this morning, arriving on Surfers Paradise beach for the barrier draw.
It is understood Australia’s 13th-richest man Gerry Harvey paid Mrs Phillips a small fortune to be an ambassador for the city’s Magic Millions Raceday events which are stretched over two weeks.
Mrs Phillips, 15th in line to the British throne, is married to footballer Mike Tindall.
She gave birth to Mia days after last year’s Magic Millions event.
Mia turns one on Saturday, January 17, exactly a week after the official Magic Millions raceday.
Mrs Phillips will be joined on the track by Olympic show jumper Edwina Tops-Alexander who will act as another ambassador for Racing Women.
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