Princess Anne had a surprising reaction to Zara Tindall's 'unroyal' and 'daring' body piercing

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Zara Tindall and her husband Mike are cherished members of the Royal Family, known for their relaxed approach to official duties.

However, there was a moment when Zara's appearance caused quite a stir, with Princess Anne's reaction being even more unexpected.In 1998, a 17 year old Zara chose to get her tongue pierced while studying at Gordonstoun, the Scottish boarding school frequented by many royals.

The silver stud first caught attention during King Charles's 50th birthday celebration, but it had disappeared by the next year, reports Gloucestershire Live.Princess Anne smartly navigated the situation, allowing Zara to express her teenage rebellion rather than demanding she remove it.

In a 2011 chat with Tatler magazine, the same year she married Mike in Edinburgh, Zara joked: " At least I didn't have it coming out of my nose, or anything."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.