Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter and former rugby pro Mike Tindall were spotted at a special event on Thursday night, alongside an unlikely friend, Nick Knowles. The trio attended the Annual Remembrance Day Dinner at Vitners Hall in London, where they joined The Tower of London's very own 'Beefeater', Yeoman Warder Scott Kelly for what appeared to be a delightful evening.
In photos from the event, Mike looked suave in a black suit, white shirt and black bow tie, while Zara dazzled in a beautiful black dress adorned with gold leaves and a sparkly poppy. Nick also looked dapper in a black suit, white shirt and long black tie.
The evening was described as "a poignant reflection on the unbreakable bond between rugby and the armed forces, made even more meaningful by the presence". Rugby for Heroes thanked the Gloucester rugby star in an post, stating that the night was "dedicated to honouring the lives of our military community".
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They added: "Vital funds were raised for our servicemen and women at our Annual Remembrance Day Dinner, with Patron @mike_tindall12 joined by wife, Zara, standing side by side in a night dedicated to honouring the lives of our military community."
"The evening was a poignant reflection on the unbreakable bond between rugby and the armed forces, made even more meaningful by the presence of our devoted ambassador @nickknowles, former England rugby player @goodey10 and Yeoman Warder Scott Kelly. Their attendance, along with supporters of our charity, highlighted the shared respect and camaraderie between sports and service."
It went on to say that the "dinner not only commemorated the sacrifices of our military heroes but also raised crucial funds to support our wider military family."
Adding: "A particularly special moment came as we recognised our latest course attendees, who wore their medals as a proud symbol of their unwavering support and resilience. They shared the profound impact of our #transitionthroughrugby course and their experiences of resettling after service. This dinner not only commemorated the sacrifices of our military heroes but also raised crucial funds to support our wider military family."
"We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended, contributed, and supported us. A special thank you to @watchesofbath for their generous sponsorship, which made the event at Vinters Hall, a resounding success."
Nick Knowles, fresh from his twirls on , took to social media to express his appreciation for the Rugby for Heroes event, posting: "Great night supporting Rugby for Heroes. Thanks to all who came out to raise funds for veterans."
A Yeoman Warder took to social media to share a snap of himself with the grinning Mike and Zara, reports . His caption read: "A fantastic night out supporting Rugby for Heroes at Vintners' Hall, London with some amazing people."
He added, "When toasting the King on his 76 birthday I had everyone sing happy birthday to our beloved King Charles III #royalbirthdaybeers."
The post also encouraged followers to learn more about Rugby for Heroes and their commendable efforts.
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