Zara Tindall and her daughter Mia attended Ladies Day at the Aintree Grand National Festival, with Zara wearing a pastel pink blazer with matching trousers and a white blouse, and Mia in a blue pinstripe suit with a high-collared top. Mike Tindall also attended with them, dressed in a beige blazer and black trousers, and Mia Tindall showed a range of emotions during the horse racing, though the specific triggers and emotions remain unclear. The Tindall family's presence highlighted the festival's royal connections, as they were accompanied by Dolly Maude, a lady-in-waiting to Princess Anne who was appointed to the role in 2024. Other notable attendees included Charlotte Dawson, who wore a plunging pink dress with a sweetheart neckline and thigh-high slit, and Matt Sarsfield, who attended with her in a grey blazer and matching trousers.
The Aintree Grand National Festival, held from Thursday, April 9 to Saturday, April 11, features a relaxed dress code that advises attendees to come 'dressed to feel your best', with fancy dress allowed as long as it is not offensive or derogatory. Over 150,000 people are expected to attend over the three days, with crowds for the first day of racing topping 28,000, up 22% on last year, and more than 45,000 people usually attend Ladies Day. The Grand National race is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, but the outcome of that race and details on which horses or races the Tindall family watched or bet on are not yet known. Additionally, it is uncertain whether Zara Tindall or other attendees won any best-dressed awards at Ladies Day, and exact attendance figures for each day compared to previous years have not been confirmed.
Economically, around £250 million is expected to be gambled on the Grand National race, underscoring the festival's significant financial impact. The event is broadcast live to a television audience of around 800 million people worldwide, highlighting its global reach and appeal. This attendance follows the Tindall family's recent festival outing, as they also attended the Cheltenham Festival in March, indicating their ongoing engagement with major horse racing events.