Zara and Mike Tindall got into that Barbie spirit to celebrate 12 years of marriage (Picture: Mike Tindall/Instagram; Shutterstock)
Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall appear to be getting into the spirit of Barbie mania as Greta Gerwig’s Mattel doll flick sweeps the nation’s cinemas.
The Royal duo married 12 years ago in a private ceremony at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, and they are celebrating the milestone by getting dolled up – but not in the way you’d expect.
The 42-year-old niece of King Charles III and the former professional rugby player have been going strong ever since they tied the knot in 2011 and they now share three children; Mia, 9, Lena, 5, and Lucas, 2.
While the 44-year-old former England sports star boasts an impressive career, as does his wife Zara, who is a top professional eventer and Olympian in her own right.
Now, the equestrian whiz and her burly husband are celebrating – not their sporting feats, or royal ties – but each other. And they’re doing it in a style we have nothing but respect for.
Taking to Instagram with a pretty iconic photo of him and Zara in Barbie doll form, Mike wrote: ‘Thanks for the messages, it’s been a great 12 years. Feel we are getting younger!!! 😂 #zarbieandTen.’
Is that you, Zarbie and Ten? (Picture: Mike Tindall/Instagram)
The pair married in 2011, and share three children (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Ten wore a sharp cream suit and shirt, while Zarbie looked poised for equestrian action in some tight-fitted trousers, and a pink waistcoat.
Okay, Zarbie and Ten are pretty iconic – and the comments section thought so too, as many flocked to show their support for the plastic couple.
The world of rugby descended on the picture as ex-professional player Ben Foden ripped into his pal, as he said: ‘You wish you had that lid 😂😂😂,’
Meanwhile, recently retired former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg commented: ‘Maaaaaate, incredible 😍😍😍.’
Sky Sports F1 reporter Natalie Pinkham said: ‘Couple of absolute sorts 🔥🔥.’
Zara is Princess Anne’s daughter and King Charles III’s niece (Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Both Zara and Mike have impressive sporting careers (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Mike hit the headlines when he became the first royal to go on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here last year, and came fourth in the series behind former health secretary Matt Hancock, Hollyoaks’ Owen Warner and Queen of the Jungle, Lioness Jill Scott.
According to a Royal expert, King Charles ‘would support’ Zara if she ever had a hankering to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing following rumours she could be interested following her husband’s reality TV success.
Royal insider Duncan Larcombe revealed at the end of last year: ‘Zara appearing on Strictly is not out of the realm of possibility.
‘It would be a gamble, but I think if she were to say she wanted to do it, she’d have the full support of King Charles.’
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