Sarah Ferguson has reportedly taken another step back into public life, as the former Duchess of York recently attended the memorial service for her former boyfriend and longtime friend, Paddy McNally, in London. According to a new report, Ferguson initially hesitated to attend the event but ultimately decided to go.
Insiders claimed she quickly settled in and spent the evening warmly greeting guests, signaling what they described as a fresh chapter following months of keeping a low profile.
Sarah Ferguson behaved with everyone like ‘old times’ as she broke cover in UK, per source
According to the National Examiner, Sarah Ferguson attended Paddy McNally’s memorial service in London on Oct. 29. The report claimed the event marked one of her most notable public appearances in recent months. A source alleged Ferguson was initially unsure whether she should attend. However, she reportedly decided to face her concerns and was relieved she made the trip.
The insider claimed Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie stayed by their mother’s side for support. According to the source, Ferguson soon became comfortable and was “schmoozing with everyone like old times.”
The report further claimed King Charles III and Prince William were “quite shocked by the warm welcome she got,” adding, “That was not something they anticipated.” Ferguson has largely remained out of the public spotlight following scrutiny over her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. She has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Previously, a representative said she had been “taken in” by Epstein’s “lies.”
Despite that, the source claimed Ferguson no longer intends to stay out of public view. “She’s done hiding,” the insider alleged, adding that she is ready to return to the social circles she once enjoyed.
Meanwhile, People previously reported that Ferguson is currently renting a six-bedroom home in the U.K. while settling back into life there. Her spokesperson said she focuses on family, spends time with her daughters and grandchildren, and embraces the next stage of her relocation.
Neither Buckingham Palace nor Sarah Ferguson has publicly commented on the latest claims regarding her reported return to the public spotlight.
