How Queen Elizabeth II danced around with pride at granddaughter Zara Tindall's 2012 Olympic win – read the heartwarming story
September 16, 2022 - 10:49 BST Sophie Hamilton We absolutely love this heartwarming story about the late Queen Elizabeth II's sheer joy at the success of her granddaughter, Zara Tindall, back in 2012, when she won a silver medal at the London Olympics.Speaking on Sky News earlier this week, Her Majesty's former royal protection officer Richard Griffin revealed how the Queen reacted to Zara's impressive win as part of the GB eventing team, reports MailOnline.
He explained:"So I radioed them, found out she's won the silver medal and I remember the Queen just grabbed me and we were dancing around in circles on this hill in Scotland. That's a memory that will stay with me forevermore." When Anne awarded Zara the medal, she pulled her daughter close for a kiss on both cheeks, prompting Zara to comment:"Oh Mum".Afterwards, Zara joked at a press conference:"Whatever you do, don't ask me what it was like to have my mother present me with the medal. Obviously, it was amazing."
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