Princess Beatrice speeds into summer with cousin Zara at Monaco Grand Prix

30 May 2024 , 03:00

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She was at the Monaco Grand Prix alongside Sky Sports Formula One reporter Natalie Pinkham (Image: natalie_pinkham/instagram)

Fresh from their outing at last week’s Buckingham Palace Garden party, Princess Beatrice once again reunited with her cousin Zara Tindall for a fun filled day at the Monaco Grand Prix alongside Sky Sports Formula One reporter Natalie Pinkham. Capturing the unexpected reunion on images posted to her Instagram account, Natalie showed the royal pair bonding over the nail-biting race before rubbing shoulders with a host of other stars, including Hollywood icon Matt Damon.

Alongside a carousel of snaps, Natalie wrote: "How do you like them apples?” as she delighted her fans with a behind the scenes look at royal life at the event. In addition, she also sent her heartfelt congratulations to Grand Prix winner Charles Leclerc, who made history as the first Monegasque driver to win the elite race in 93 years.

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Natalie Pinkham was joined by husband Owain Walbyoff, Zara and Mike Tindall alongside other friends at the Grand Prix

In one of the photos, both Natalie and Beatrice were snapped planting kisses on Zara’s cheeks, while a second snap showed the reporter alongside her husband Owain Walbyoff, Zara, her husband Mike Tindall and other friends together. A further snap also showed the presenter sipping on a refreshing glass of wine with pal Zara and The Martian actor Matt Damon.

Princess Beatrice, Zara and Mike aren’t the only Formula One fans in the royal family however, and their Monaco appearance is far from the first time that a member of the royal family has been spotted at the popular racing event. Prince Harry famously attended the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas last October, while Beatrice’s sister Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank enjoyed a lavish date night at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last November.

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In a further snap, Natalie showed herself relaxing with a glass of wine alongside Zara Tindall and Matt Damon (natalie_pinkham/instagram)

Just like Beatrice’s Monaco appearance, Eugenie and Jack’s night out at the high octane Formula One event was also a star studded affair, with supermodel Naomi Campbell, Spice Girl legend Geri Horner and actor Orlando Bloom among the famous faces that rubbed shoulders with them at the Yas Marina Circuit.

In addition to the British royals, the Monaco Grand Prix was also attended by Monaco’s own royalty, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene who were on hand to cheer on Charles Leclerc, before congratulating him on his well deserved victory. Following the event, Prince Albert took to social media to personally congratulate Charles, with a video of his time on the podium alongside the caption: "The most magical podium. A memory forever engraved in our minds."

Phoebe Tonks