'Today I feel like a princess': Zara handed sticker from toddler as she enjoys a day out judging picnics at Burghley Horse Trials
- Zara Phillips was given 'Today I feel like a princess' sticker by little girl
- She stopped and spoke to Matilda, two, as she judged picnic competition
- The 34-year-old royal was seen sipping wine and tasting pies and cakes
- Part of the annual Burghley Horse Trials in Stamford, Lincolnshire
Chewing nervously on her finger, a little girl looks shyly at Zara Phillips as she hands the royal a sparkly sticker that says 'Today I feel like a princess'.
Two-year-old Matilda Wren, from Lincolnshire, presented the Olympic equestrian with the gift when she stopped to speak to her at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
While Zara Phillips has previously competed in the prestigious four-day event, this year the royal was on hand to judge the hotly-contested picnic competition.
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Shy: Two-year-old Matilda Wren watches Zara Phillips as she puts the sticker on the corner of her jacket
Thoughtful: Zara, who has a 20-month-old daughter, Mia, was happy to wear the sparkly sticker, pictured above
Good spirits: The Olympic equestrian looked pleased to be judging the hotly-contested picnic competition
As a member of the royal family, she might have enjoyed some of the world's finest dining, but today Zara looked just as happy to snack as she tucked into cakes, pies and wine at the country gathering.
The 34-year-old met Matilda when she stopped to judge one entry to the contest, sitting down next to the little girl and other children in the back of a Land Rover.
Zara, whose daughter, Mia, is 20 months old, was happy to chat with the young children, and was seen carefully placing Matilda's sticker on the shoulder of her navy blue jacket.
The sticker featured one of the 'Little Miss' characters, alongside the words 'Today I feel like a princess'. Zara, who is 16th-in-line to the throne, holds no aristocratic title.
Casual dining: Zara Phillips tucked into pies, cakes and wine at the event before deciding on a winner
Catch! The royal, who is married to rugby star Mike Tindall, was happy to throw around a tiny rugby ball
Judges: She was joined by ex-England rugby player Martin Corry, who praised the winners' sausage rolls
Joining in: Zara and Martin both autographed the board in front of a gin bar set up at the event
The royal, who is married to Rugby Union star Mike Tindall, spent the day judging entries to the picnic competition alongside ex-England rugby player Martin Corry.
The pair visited some half-a-dozen picnics, judging the entries on the quality of their spread and the attractiveness of their table set-up.
For the second year running, two women, Lucy Sharpley and Laura Horrell, were named as winners, with Mr Corry praising their 'amazing' homemade sausage rolls.
Later in the day, Zara showed her sporting talents extend beyond horseriding - as confidently spinning a rugby ball through the air.
Furry friend: Zara was walking past one Land Rover when she spotted this dog in the boot and had to stop
Getting close: The friendly pooch appeared more than happy to be petted by Zara, who has dogs of her own
Relaxed: Laughing and catting to racegoers, Zara appeared in good spirits as she visited some six picnics
Winners: For the second year, Lucy Sharpley (centre right) and Laura Horrell (centre, left) took home the prize
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