Princess Beatrice attended the funeral in Wiltshire of Paddy McNally, the former partner of her mother Sarah Ferguson and a prominent Formula One advertising entrepreneur. The report highlights McNally’s long-standing connection to the York family and notes that it remains unclear whether Ferguson attended, amid her reduced public appearances in recent months.

McNally, 88, died on 22 July after a long illness, two months after the death of his son Sean. He was buried at St James’ Church in Sevenhampton and reportedly left Ferguson an allowance; his fortune was estimated at £600 million, built partly through the 2006 sale of Allsport Management for £262 million. McNally and Ferguson had a relationship that ended in 1985, while Beatrice and Eugenie reportedly spent childhood holidays at his properties.