Zara Tindall looks effortlessly elegant in a black floor-length dress as she attends her anti-slavery charity’s first ever winter gala with her cousin Princess Eugenie

Zara Tindall looked effortlessly elegant on Wednesday night as she attended her anti-slavery charity’s first ever winter gala with her cousin Princess Eugenie.

The 42-year-old royal, the daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, was the epitome of sophistication in a modest dress, which matched Eugenie’s in glamor.

Mother-of-three Zara looked sensational in the black tie-belt shirt dress with statement sleeves and wore her blonde locks in an updo at Battersea Arts Centre.

She was also spotted alongside Theresa May, Julia de Boinwille and Natalie Pinkham in the chic gathering.

Eugenie founded the Anti-Slavery Collective in 2017 with her friend Julia.

The 42-year-old royal, the daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, was the epitome of sophistication in a modest dress

She was joined by her mother Sarah Ferguson and older sister Princess Beatrice, who all brought a touch of glamor and royalty to the London venue.

Singer Ed Sheeran was among the guests at the glitzy event, as well as Idris Elba and James Blunt – and even Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas made an appearance.

Speaking ahead of the event at Battersea Arts Centre, Eugenie, 33, praised Ed Sheeran for his involvement, saying: ‘It’s the most insane thing. Ed is a game changer and a generational entertainer, so I absolutely can’t get over him coming.

“He’s also one of the nicest people, so I’m really honored and really grateful to have him here and helping us with the mission of The Anti-Slavery Collective.”

Eugenie, the Duke and Duchess of York’s second child, said she was motivated to set up the charity, which aims to end modern slavery through the humanitarian work of her mother, Sarah Ferguson.

“My mother does a lot of charity work and has always raised my sister and I to give back,” Princess Eugenie said.

The Royal, who now lives in Portugal with her husband Jack Brooksbank and their two sons, said a trip to Calcutta with her mother and Julia in 2012 sowed the seeds of the Anti-Slavery Collective.

“We went to Calcutta to visit Aloka Mitra, who founded the Women’s Interlink Foundation,” she recalls.

Mother-of-three Zara looked sensational in the black tie-belt shirt dress with statement sleeves and wore her blonde locks up (pictured with Natalie Pinkham)

She was also spotted alongside Theresa May, Julia de Boinwille and Natalie Pinkham in the chic gathering

Princess Eugenie’s cousin Zara (right) and close family friend Natalie Pinkham

The royal cousins ​​looked elegant in their floor-length black dresses as they arrived at the Winter Gala

“Aloka is an amazing woman who has rescued girls from the streets, housed them and taught them how to print on fabric.

‘On that trip to India, Jules and I were so shocked by what we had discovered about modern slavery. When we returned to Britain we learned as much as we could about it, meeting anyone who would listen to us, visiting safe houses and speaking to survivors.’

Earlier this month Zara, who is married to rugby player Mike Tindall, enjoyed a trip to the races at Cheltenham.

Carrying a leather handbag and wearing blue suede boots, King Charles’ niece was the epitome of sartorial talent for a day out.

The Olympian is often seen watching and participating in equestrian events.

The royal is an international equestrian competitor, having won a gold medal at the European Eventing Championships in 2005 and a silver medal at the World Equestrian Games in 2006.

Zara previously won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics as part of the Great Britain Eventing Team.

The mother-of-three was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year and was nicknamed the Royal Olympian.

The York women looked alike as they stood side by side, with Fergie and Beatrice coming out to support Eugenie.

The York ladies looked chic in black dresses as they attended the Anti Slavery Collective’s opening winter gala at Battersea Arts Center in South London this evening