Cheltenham Festival

Last Updated On | 16 Mar 2026

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Carole Middleton's 'unique role' in the royal inner circle - and how she became the most trusted

As the Princess of Wales's mother mingles with Queen Camilla, the Princess Royal and Zara Tindall at last week's Cheltenham Festival, we reveal exactly how she has developed into such a trusted member of the inner circle

Ladies Amelia and Eliza Spencer twin with glamorous £1.5k suits – and tumbling blonde curls

Prince William's cousins exuded natural style as they joined Zara Tindall and Princess Anne on Gold Cup Day of the Cheltenham Festival

Princess Anne displays bond with Peter Phillips' fiancée Harriet Sperling with cheek kiss

On the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, Peter Phillips' fiancée, Harriet Sperling, and her future mother-in-law were spotted catching up

Zara Tindall finalises Cheltenham style run with favourite racing colour

Princess Anne's daughter is an avid Cheltenham attendee and always looks so chic when she visits the famous Cotswold races

Geri Halliwell-Horner and husband Christian enjoy a romantic date at Cheltenham

The former Spice Girl has been married to Christian Horner for 10 years, having tied the knot on May 15, 2015

Peter Phillips and glam fiancée make first 2026 Cheltenham appearance

Catch up on the biggest royal stories from 13 March, including the Princess Royal's elegant appearance at Cheltenham Festival

Hannah Waddingham goes public with 'affectionate' new surgeon boyfriend at Cheltenham Festival

The Ted Lasso star is dating surgeon Nick Beresford-Cleary

Peter Phillips' fiancée Harriet Sperling is the new Queen of Cheltenham in £2.5k ladylike outfit

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips and his wife-to-be, Harriet, joined members of the royal family at the Cheltenham races on 13 March

Cheltenham Festival: Best dressed guests at the 2026 races

From Georgia Toffolo in Chanel to Lydia Millen in Holland Cooper - see all the gorgeous outfits from the enclosures

Princess Anne proves how to style bare legs at 75 in elegant Cheltenham outfit

The Princess Royal looked incredible at the Cheltenham races and delighted onlookers with her classic outfit

Carole Middleton's 'exotic' Birkin bag is so exclusive it has a 2-year waiting list

Princess Kate's mother made the ultimate style statement with the world's most famous designer handbag

King Charles's sustainability-focused evening and more

All the royal news from 11 and 12 March - including the royals at Cheltenham Festival and King Charles' evening engagement

Zara Tindall secretly recycles velvet Christmas suit - and no one noticed

King Charles' niece rocked a green suit on St Patrick's Thursday at Cheltenham Festival - and it looked just like her Christmas look from 2024

The strict Cheltenham Festival style rules the royal ladies always follow

The Cheltenham Festival 2026 is here, and we delve into how exactly the royals dress for the world-famous racing event

Zara Tindall's accidental twinning moment with royal relative at Cheltenham Ladies Day 2026

Princess Anne's daughter looked glamorous in her classic, heritage print navy coat, which looked very like Carole Middleton's…

Carole Middleton lights up Cheltenham Festival with £50k Hermès bag

Catching up with Zara and Mike Tindall, Princess Kate's mother carried the ultimate It-girl Birkin bag while making her Cheltenham Festival 2026 debut

Zara Tindall crowned best-dressed at Cheltenham Festival in 'incredibly polished' silky 1980s look

King Charles' niece and her husband, Mike Tindall, headed out on day one of the Cheltenham Festival - see her fabulous outfit

What to wear to Cheltenham Festival according to Jade Holland Cooper

Her eponymous brand makes its debut as the Official Luxury Fashion Partner of The Jockey Club in 2026

Princess Kate's solo Cheltenham outfit is still her 'coolest' look - 19 years later

The Princess of Wales proved why she's the ultimate royal style icon back in 2007 with this Parisian-inspired chic look during an outing without Prince William

Pippa Middleton's bold Cheltenham outfit unearthed - with a 'borrowed' hat from Princess Kate

Pippa, who is the Princess of Wales' younger sister, memorably went to the Cheltenham Festival in 2013, and this fashion throwback shows her daring style…

The best photos of the royals having fun at Cheltenham Festival through the years

The royals have become regulars at the festival over the years, with Princess Anne and her daughter Zara Tindall often among the crowd

What coat to wear to the races in 2026: A style guide for Cheltenham Ladies Day and Ascot

The best race day coats from the likes of Fairfax & Favor and Reiss, plus expert advice from stylist and seasoned Cheltenham attendee Lady Alice Manners