The Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike have sadly lost the baby they were expecting, just days before Christmas.

Equestrian champion Zara and former England rugby player Tindall revealed at the end of November that they were expecting their second child, saying they were "very, very happy" and looking forward to 2017.

But on Saturday it was announced they had lost the baby.

A spokeswoman for the couple said: "Very sadly, Zara and Mike Tindall have lost their baby. At this difficult time, we ask that everyone respects their privacy."