You’re not alone if you ever gave yourself a “Princess Diaries”-themed makeover.
But for some, being a royal is simply part of the course.
After all, it’s possible for you to’t help to whom you are born.
Magazine, the little royal was born Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips on May 15, 1981.
Her name is an obvious nod to the regal women in her life.
Anne gave birth at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, in a somewhat hastened fashion.
She later said, perWoman & Home, that Zara’s delivery was incredibly fast and somewhat unexpected.
“I don’t know how much work I did.
You do get homesick, but I had so much fun, and Pete was very protective.
All his friends were too.
They kept me out of trouble.
After Dorset, I joined him at Gordonstoun.”
It’s no wonder that both Princess Anne’s children went to boarding school.
What else did she get up to in her late teens?
Per theNottingham Post, Princess Anne’s daughter got her tongue pierced “for a laugh.”
After spending time down under, Zara returned to the United Kingdom and took a class in equestrian massage.
Two years later, in 2005, she placed second at the four-star Burghley Horse Trial eventandgraduated from university.
Talk about an impressive start.
Also, Great Britain took home the team gold in the competition, its sixth back-to-back win.
Zara exceeded expectations, taking home the individual gold.
“All of this was a massive dream,” Zara said.
“It was such a privilege and honor to be on such a wonderful team.
Mum gave me a big hug and told me she was proud of me.”
“I wasn’t expecting it at all.
It’s amazing to be here with all these amazing sports people.
I have sat there in awe of everyone.
To win is amazing.
She keeps you relaxed and says, ‘Go out there and do what you might.'”
But don’t think that’s the end of Zara’s Olympic transformation.
Meeting in 2003 at a pub, Zara and Mike hit it off while both in Australia.
They reconnected back in England and made things official in 2004, per theDaily Mail.
Indulging in their long romance and moving in together, the couple knew they were meant for one another.
“I thought I’d better get on with it.”
Announcing the engagement in December 2010, the palace was thrilled to share Zara’s news.
The two married the following year in a 400-guest wedding at the Canongate Kirk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
I wouldn’t say we’ll wait; we’ll try and find a window."
It certainly should not be underestimated just how impactful the nine-plus months can be not to mention postpartum.
“It was harder than I thought it was going to be.
I had a lot of friends who said, ‘Don’t come back too quickly.’
CNN noted that Zara was integral in helping team Great Britain make it to their second-place finishandOlympic qualifying spot.
“I always wanted to get back for the Worlds at the right time,” Zara said.
“I’ve given myself enough time to get back where I left off.”
And she wasn’t just going five miles above the limit but traveling at 91 miles per hour!
Despite her royal connections, Zara didn’t venture to sweet talk her way out of it.
The BBC noted that 12 points typically result in license suspension.
