The sporting couple have begun their annual trip to Queensland

Zara Tindall laughed off a question about her competitive streak after Mike Tindall teased her about facing Nacho Figueras and Delphina Blaquier at the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast, two friends of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Speaking in a Seven Horse Racing interview after landing in Australia for the Magic Millions Carnival, the pair discussed Zara’s plans to compete in showjumping and polo across the coming days.

Asked if she would be “show jumping again and playing polo”, Zara replied: “I’m doing both again.

“And yes, I’m in the Off The Track class, which is incredible. I’m jumping in that class, which is great.

Zara winced before replying: “Yes, but not for a few years. So it’s a bit…” as Mike cut in: “It’s turning into a good match!”

The interviewer then asked Zara if she was competitive. Deadpan, she replied: “Not at all. Not at all. I don’t know what you’re talking about” before laughing. Mike immediately piled in: “That’s a complete lie everyone!”

Zara Tindall laughs off polo rivalry with Prince Harry’s pals as Mike jokes: ‘That’s a complete lie!’ | GETTY

The moment came as the sporting couple began a familiar annual trip to Queensland for the Magic Millions programme, which runs from January 7 to January 19, 2026.

Mr Figueras and Ms Blaquier are widely known in royal circles as close friends of Harry and Meghan.

The Argentine polo player has appeared alongside the Duke of Sussex at polo events and charity matches over the years.

Prince Harry was most recently photographed at the World Snow Polo Championship in Aspen on December 17, 2025, where he played in the match and spent time with Mr Figueras during the trip.

Zara Tindall with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s friend Nacho Figueras in 2020 | GETTY

A centrepiece of Zara and Mike’s schedule is the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo and Showjumping day on Sunday, January 11 at Doug Jennings Park in Main Beach.

Organisers list Mr Figueras and Ms Blaquier among the polo players alongside Zara.

Zara’s showjumping appearance is tied to the Magic Millions Queensland Off The Track Cup Final, which spotlights retired racehorses retrained for equestrian sport.

The mother-of-three is set to ride Rescorla, and the class forms part of the broader polo and showjumping carnival.

Nacho Figueras and Prince Harry have been good friends for 19 years | GETTY

Magic Millions has also long been a fixture in Zara’s calendar.

She has been involved with Magic Millions Racing Women for more than a decade, and the organisation has publicly described her as an ambassador and patron for the initiative.

The latest interview underlined the tone the couple typically strike on the Gold Coast, with Zara focusing on the horses and the crowds and Mike playing the role of chief wind-up merchant as she sizes up a tough polo test against Mr Figueras and Ms Blaquier.