The royals were out in full force this week as they gathered for one of the biggest events in the calendar - Royal Ascot. King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by various family members throughout the week, including the likes of the Prince of Wales, Princess Anne, Duchess Sophie and Princess Beatrice. On Friday, Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall stepped out to attend the horse racing in Berkshire where they were accompanied by the likes of Sarah, Duchess of York, and Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank. Amid the flurry of sporting action, photographs from the event showed several members of the royal family sweetly interacting with one another. Chief among them were royal cousins Zara and Eugenie who were captured sharing a very wholesome exchange as they mingled with fellow guests. In a tender display of affection, Princess Anne's daughter was shown excitedly hugging her cousin Eugenie, with the duo also greeting one another with a kiss on the cheek. Later on, the pair also appeared to share a very lively exchange that prompted Zara to pull a series of surprised and delighted expressions. If only we knew what they were talking about! As ever, the pair looked picture-perfect for the summer outing. Zara, 44, rocked a sky blue trouser suit from Veronica Beard, while Eugenie, 35, opted for a voluminous A-line skirt in white, which she teamed with a coffee-hued crop top. Zara and Eugenie's close bond Zara is extremely close to her cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. Over the years, they've attended countless events together, including the annual Easter Mattins service, family weddings and the Christmas Day church service. Beyond this, Princess Eugenie was also present when Zara took part in the London 2012 Olympics. During the team equestrian competition, the mother-of-two was shown proudly cheering in the stands next to Princess Beatrice and Princess Kate, as well as her cousins William and Harry. Eugenie's tender moment with King Charles In another blink-and-you-miss-it Royal Ascot moment, Eugenie was also photographed sharing a tender moment with her uncle, King Charles. During a joint conversation with Eugenie's husband Jack, Sarah Ferguson's daughter was shown lovingly placing her left hand on the monarch's arm - how sweet! Join us for a Right Royal Podcast LIVE: Get your free tickets here.