Solemn Princess Beatrice Represents Sarah Ferguson at Ex-Boyfriend Paddy McNally's Funeral – See Photos
The princess attended the private service for a former Formula One executive and represented Sarah Ferguson, whose absence has fueled renewed speculation.
- On Thursday, Princess Beatrice attended the funeral of former Formula One executive Paddy McNally in the village of Sevenhampton, approximately 90 miles west of London.
- McNally, who died on July 21 at age 88 after a long illness, maintained a close friendship with Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, long after their romantic relationship ended in 1985.
- According to People, Beatrice attended the service both to pay respects personally and on behalf of her mother, who was absent from Thursday's funeral.
- Since April, the former Duchess has not appeared in public, last being spotted near a ski chalet in Austria after stopping use of her title last year.
- Ferguson's continued absence has refueled public speculation about her whereabouts, particularly as she has maintained a lower profile this year and appeared at fewer royal events than previously.
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Sarah Ferguson shone through absence when her daughter Beatrice appeared alone for the funeral ceremony for Formula 1 Mogul Paddy McNally.
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Photo credit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Princess Beatrice attended the funeral of Paddy McNally on Thursday, Aug. 13. The former Formula One executive and Sarah Ferguson’s ex-boyfriend died on July 21 at age 88. Beatrice attended the small family ceremony in her own right and also represented her mother. Ferguson did not attend the funeral. Princess Beatrice steps in for Sarah Ferguson at Paddy McNally’s funeral as Fergie remains out of sigh…
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