Zara Tindall and European Royals to Open FEI World Equestrian Championships in Aachen

British Olympic equestrian Zara Tindall will attend the opening ceremony of the FEI World Equestrian Championships in Aachen, Germany, on 11 August 2026. She will be joined by Princess Catharina‑Amalia of the Netherlands, who will formally signal the start of the event, and Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo, representing Spain. The ceremony will feature historic royal carriages from the stables of Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, drawn by warm‑blood horses, highlighting the shared equine heritage of the three dynasties.

The event, held at Allianz Park, brings together high‑profile royals and elite athletes to celebrate the sport of show jumping and eventing on the world stage, underscoring the longstanding connection between European royal families and equestrian tradition.