Britain's Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall have sparked speculation they are set to marry. The 28-year-old royal - the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth - and her rugby player beau are set to move into a $1.3 million home together, prompting rumors a wedding could be imminent.

The love birds bought the three-storey home in the West Country earlier this year, and have reportedly spent £250,000 on improving it. Friends of Zara have said she "can't wait" to begin her new life at the house.

Britain's Zara Phillips loves her boyfriend's "big tackle." The 27-year-old granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth made the admission while taking part in a couples' quiz alongside her rugby-player partner Mike Tindall.

Asked what initially attracted her to Mike, Zara quipped: "His big tackle!"

Britain's Zara Phillips was left "close to tears" after her handbag was stolen. Thieves broke into a Range Rover belonging to the 27-year-old royal - the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth - in West London last Thursday, and fled with the bag containing jewelry, money and Zara's passport.

Riding equipment belonging to Zara - who is the current World Eventing Champion - was flung across the road.

Britain's Zara Phillips was asked to star in a reality TV contest. The 27-year-old daughter of Princess Anne revealed she and boyfriend Mike Tindall were approached to appear on British talent show "Strictly Come Dancing" - which sees celebrities learn to dance with professionals, and one couple eliminated each week - but turned down the offer.

Seated in the show's audience on Sunday, Zara revealed: "We did get asked but it's a bad time of year for us, unfortunately. So we have to watch, but we love watching it."