Zara Tindall recently embraced the lively American nightlife, sharing an unforgettable evening with her husband, Mike, in Texas.

Currently visiting the United States, Zara, 44, and Mike, 47, were spotted relishing the vibrant atmosphere at a renowned country music venue. The couple was seen immersing themselves in the festivities, capturing the spirit of the evening.

The night’s excitement was captured by singer John Osborne, who posted a photo of the Tindalls taking a ride on a mechanical bull, a quintessential Texan activity, at the iconic Fort Worth hotspot.

Joining the Tindalls for this lively outing were John’s wife, the talented singer-songwriter Lucie Silva, as well as former England rugby star Lewis Moody and his wife, Annie. Together, they descended upon Billy Bob’s Texas, a venue famed for its country charm.

Widely celebrated as the ‘world’s largest honky tonk,’ Billy Bob’s Texas has earned the title of ‘Country Music Club of the Year’ 12 times from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.

With their recent visit, the club now boasts a royal endorsement, as Mike and Zara clearly reveled in the unique and spirited experience that Billy Bob’s has to offer.

Osborne’s photo showed Zara, perched on the bull between Lucie and her husband, with one hand in the air as she posed for the camera.

The mother-of-three donned a casual outfit, including a classic white T-shirt, dark denim jeans and a black cowboy hat, that screamed ‘countrycore’.

Zara Tindall let her hair down as she enjoyed an all-American night out with her husband Mike. They are pictured here riding a mechanical bull at famous country music venue, Billy Bob’s Texas, in Fort Worth 

The former rugby ace also travelled to Santa Clara, California, for the Super Bowl LX.

Osborne’s photo showed Zara, perched on the bull between Lucie and her husband, with one hand in the air as she posed for the camera.    

Meanwhile, Mike, who was also dressed casually in a brown shirt and jeans, was seen pumping his fist in the air in the snap. 

The former rugby ace also travelled to Santa Clara, California, for the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8. 

Mike was in the stands to watch the Seattle Seahawks’ 29-13 triumph over the New England Patriots as well as enjoy Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny’s halftime show as the Grammy winner delivered a historic set.  

Mike documented his sporty outing on his Instagram Stories and posted a selfie of himself and a friend wearing foam football hats. 

Their getaway comes after the Tindalls made their annual trip to Australia for the polo and showjumping Magic Millions event. 

Last month, the couple – who live on Princess Anne’s Gatcombe estate – were pictured enjoying a relaxing stroll along the Gold Coast’s Broadbeach. 

Meanwhile, Anne, 75, is currently representing the royal family at the Milano-Cortino 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. 

Earlier in the week, the down-to-earth royal was spotted attending a Six Nations fixture in Rome as she enjoyed the match between Scotland and Italy on February 7. 

The former Olympian was praised as a ‘class act’ for her reaction to receiving a standing ovation during the fixture, as she was caught on camera looking stunned by the appreciation. 

Having served as patron of the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) for almost three decades, Anne, 75, is a firm fan of the sport and arrived at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico to support the team during their first game of the annual tournament. 

But she was seemingly unprepared for the attention of onlookers and looked somewhat perplexed as legions of sporting fans cheered in her support.

The Princess Royal was seen looking puzzled before smiling and muttering a few words to the person next to her once she realised the cheers were for her.

Taking to Instagram to share their thoughts on the viral video, royal fans delighted in Anne’s ‘dignity and grace’, with one adding: ‘She didn’t realise the cheers were for her till someone told her. Love that smile.’

Like her mother, Zara has also been praised for her down-to-earth nature, as fans have suggested she should take on a greater role in the monarchy. 

However, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams recently told the Daily Mail that it is unlikely that Zara and Mike will ever join the ranks of senior working royals as their lives as non-working members are too lucrative to quit.  

The equestrian recently showcased a dazzling new collection of jewellery costing up to £26,000 with Australian jeweller John Calleija.

Like her mother, Zara has also been praised for her down-to-earth nature, as fans have suggested she should take on a greater role in the monarchy

It’s a partnership that has spanned more than ten years, and is just one of the mega brand deals that the Tindalls enjoy.

Using her unique position of being a part of the royal family but not having a title to maximum advantage, Zara also has longstanding associations with luxury brands such as Rolex, Musto and Land Rover.

But it’s not only brand partnerships that Zara and her rugby ace husband would have to abandon if they were to become senior working royals (since the likes of the Prince and Princess of Wales are not permitted to earn money through paid sponsorships).

Indeed, the couple would have to follow the will of the royal calendar, meaning their annual trip to Australia, would likely become more infrequent. 

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Mr Fitzwilliams said: ‘They have a lucrative lifestyle, they are popular and they have unconventional personal profiles.

‘There is no chance that they would ever give this up for a more staid, regimented existence where they were the centre of media attention as working royals when they didn’t want it!’

The expert suggests that while fans of the family would love the Tindalls to be working royals, they shouldn’t hold out hopes of it happening anytime soon.

He explains: ‘They would give the institution a lively, contemporary feel and everyone knows they are talented sporting figures. [But they have] a good life and they seem to be loving it!

‘Zara is celebrating another endorsement deal in Australia with her new jewellery collection linked with an Australian designer brand.

‘They both enjoy their freedom and both are fortunate enough to have favourable public images. They are both popular and wealthy.

‘They are not working royals but are able to enjoy the benefits of being members of the royal family and that makes them high profile. This makes them ideal for endorsing brands and this has reportedly made them a great deal of money.’