Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, gives birth to a baby girl

Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips during their wedding.

It's a girl for Queen Elizabeth II's eldest granddaughter, Zara Phillips. The baby was born at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital today weighing 7lbs 12oz. Here's the official announcement from Buckingham Palace:

Mrs Michael Tindall today safely delivered a baby girl at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 7lbs 12oz.

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike’s parents, Mr Phillip and Mrs Linda Tindall, have been informed and are delighted with the news.

The baby’s name will be confirmed in due course.

This baby is the first child for Zara and Mike, the third grandchild for The Princess Royal and the fourth great-grandchild for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, and is 16th line to the Throne.

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Zara Phillips joins Olympic torch relay

Zara Phillips carrying the torch

All eyes were on Zara Phillips as she joins Day 5 of the Olympic torch relay at Cheltenham.

Phillips, only daughter of Princess Anne, was wearing the white and grey torchbearers uniform while riding her beloved horse, Toytown.

More than 16,500 people watched the event, greeting Phillips along the way. Princess Anne was there to cheer for her daughter.

Zara Phillips is an accomplished equestrienne, winning gold at the Eventing World Championships in 2006.