AN IRISH reporter was taken by surprise by an unexpected royal guest while filming at Cheltenham Race Course earlier this week.
Paul Walsh, a sports presenter for TV3 News, was attempting to record a piece to camera for the first day of the racing festival.
However, momentarily distracted by camera flashes, Walsh soon realised the photographers weren't for him.
Walking past in a deep navy coat and green fascinator was Zara Tindall.
Take a look at what happened next in this TV3 clip...
By Royal appointment! Here's our man on the ground @paulwalshtv3 getting interrupted by Zara Tindall! At least she said sorry... #Cheltenham pic.twitter.com/hveQprS5eV
— Virgin Media Television (@VirginMedia_TV) March 14, 2017
