Zara Phillips tumbles from her horse at the polo in Australia before walking hand-in-hand with husband Mike Tindall… as the couple make their first public appearance since announcing her miscarriage

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The Queen's granddaughter, Zara Phillips, suffered a fall as she competed in the Magic Millions Polo on the Gold Coast on Sunday. 

The equestrian came off her horse mid-way through the competition, before promptly getting back onto her horse and getting on with the game.

Announcing over the loudspeaker at the exclusive event, her husband Mike Tindall, told the crowd of his wife's fall: 'That's her will to win. She's tough, she bounces'. 

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Putting on a united front: The duo - who have been married since July 2011 - sweetly held hands as they made their way around the event

Ouch! The Queen's granddaughter, Zara Phillips, suffered a fall as she competed in the Magic Millions Polo on the Gold Coast on Sunday 

Zara and Mike's appearance at the event marked their first public appearance together since they announced they had suffered a miscarriage. 

The duo - who have been married since July 2011 -  sweetly held hands as they attended the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo in Queensland. 

Earlier that day, Zara stunned in a stylish white lace shirt dress, featuring elbow-length sleeves.

Picking herself up again: The equestrian came off her horse mid-way through the competition, before promptly getting back onto her horse and getting on with the game

Bouncing back: Announcing over the loudspeaker at the exclusive event, her husband Mike Tindall, told the crowd of his wife's fall: 'That's her will to win. She's tough, she bounces'

Enjoying a day out: Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall made their first public appearance since revealing last month that they had suffered a miscarriage, attending the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo in Queensland

The frock finished just above her knees in a scalloped hem and the blonde beauty completed her look with nude strappy flats and a maroon clutch. 

The mother-of-one wore light makeup and her hair neatly straightened and out over her shoulders. 

She also wore dark tinted sunglasses, while Mike - who has captained the England rugby team - looked smart in a blue and white shirt with dark trousers. 

White on the mark! Zara - who is the daughter of Anne, Princess Royal - stunned in a stylish white lace shirt dress, featuring elbow-length sleeves

Turning heads: The frock finished just above her knees and the blonde beauty completed her look with nude strappy flats and a maroon clutch

Low-key: The mother-of-one wore light makeup and her hair neatly straightened and out over her shoulders

The duo appeared in high spirits at the event despite their recent heartbreak and laughed and smiled in one another's company. 

Star equestrian Zara is a patron of Magic Millions Racing Women, while Mike is a Magic Millions ambassador.

According to The Advertiser, Zara wanted to play polo that afternoon, with a spokesperson saying she was 'keen and ready to play.' 

Ready for a good day! Mike - who has captained the England rugby team - looked smart in a blue and white shirt with dark trousers and loafers

Stepping out: Star equestrian Zara is a patron of Magic Millions Racing Women

A spokesperson for Zara and Mike announced last month that the pair had lost their unborn second child.

It is believed Zara was four months into her pregnancy. 

'Very sadly, Zara and Mike Tindall have lost their baby. At this difficult time, we ask that everyone respects their privacy,' the spokesperson said, remaining tight-lipped on any other details. 

The couple are parents to Mia, two. 

Zara is 16th in line to the throne and first met Mike in Australia 2003. 

Sad news: A spokesperson for Zara and Mike announced last month, that the pair had lost their unborn second child

Back to where it all began! Zara, 16th in line to the throne, first met Mike in Australia 2003