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Princess Beatrice Attends the Funeral of Paddy McNally

Princess Beatrice Attends the Funeral of Paddy McNally

Photo: Via New My Royals

Princess Beatrice on Thursday attended the funeral of businessman Paddy McNally, her mother's former boyfriend and a longtime friend of the family. McNally died on July 22 at the age of 88.

Princess Beatrice on Thursday attended the funeral of Paddy McNally at St James' Church in the village of Sevenhampton. McNally died on July 22 at his home, Sevenhampton Place, at the age of 88.

Princess Beatrice on her way to the funeral in Sevenhampton Princess Beatrice arriving at the church in Sevenhampton on Thursday. Photo: Via New My Royals

Paddy McNally was a British businessman with a background in motorsport, where he found great success in advertising connected to Formula 1. To a wider audience he was best known as Sarah Ferguson's boyfriend in the early 1980s, before her marriage to the then Prince Andrew. The two remained good friends, and McNally stayed close to the family throughout the years.

Princess Beatrice among the mourners outside the church Princess Beatrice among the mourners outside St James' Church. Photo: Via New My Royals

Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Sarah Ferguson and Andrew, wore a simple black dress by Beulah London for the service.

Princess Beatrice outside the church The Princess during the service in Sevenhampton. Photo: Via New My Royals

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