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Queen Elizabeth II's grand-daughter Zara Tindall suffers miscarriage days before Christmas

Zara Tindall, Queen Elizabeth II's grand-daughter and the daughter of Princess Anne, suffered a miscarriage, said her spokesperson on Saturday. She and her husband, retired rugby player Mike Tindall, had been expecting their second child.

Queen Elizabeth II, Christmas, Miscarriage Queen Elizabeth II's grand-daughter Zara Tindall

Zara Tindall, Queen Elizabeth II's grand-daughter and the daughter of Princess Anne, suffered a miscarriage, said her spokesperson on Saturday.

She and her husband, retired rugby player Mike Tindall, had been expecting their second child. The pregnancy was announced last month.

A spokeswoman for the couple said Saturday the couple have "lost their baby" and asked for privacy during a difficult time.

Zara Tindall was a champion equestrian using her maiden name Zara Phillips. She switched to her married name this year.

The couple have a 2-year-old daughter, Mia.

The baby had been expected in late spring.

(With inputs from AP)

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