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Don’t you know who I am? Zara Phillips denied VIP access

Don't you know who I am? Zara Phillips denied VIP access

Zara Phillips at the Cheltenham races.

She’s the Queen’s granddaughter but Zara Phillips doesn’t always get the royal treatment.

Zara, 31, was left red-faced yesterday when a security guard at Cheltenham races failed to recognise her, preventing her from leaving the parade ring.

Zara was forced to argue with the guard, while the paparazzi cameras flashed and husband Mike Tindall chuckled in the background.

The guard eventually realised his mistake and let Zara through. To her credit, the royal also saw the funny side of the situation, laughing with Mike once they were safely inside the VIP area.

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