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Emma Shacklock

Zara Tindall's lilac wrap dress and soft pink accessories at Royal Ascot have a 'Kate Middleton-ness' that instantly won me over

Zara Tindall on day one of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, 2026.

The weather is heating up again and the summer events keep on coming, but we can always rely on Zara Tindall to oblige and deliver some much-needed style inspiration. She didn't disappoint on Day 1 of Royal Ascot and instead of going for vibrant colours like so many of the royals do, she went for head-to-toe pastels.

Even Mike got on board and matched his tie to her Rebecca Vallance dress, which is a sneak peak of a new season colour that's yet to be released. Alongside her trusty British clothing brands like Fairfax & Favor and Aspinal, Zara regularly champions the Australian designer but this lilac Ascot dress is a little different.

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