Sarah Ferguson Reappears After Months Abroad

Sarah Ferguson has made her first public appearance in several months, attending a memorial service in Knightsbridge for her former boyfriend, motor-racing tycoon Paddy McNally. The 67-year-old former Duchess of York was accompanied by her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, along with their husbands and Peter Phillips.

This sighting, occurring on Thursday, is the first time Sarah has been seen publicly since April, when she was photographed at an Austrian ski resort. Her reappearance indicates a return to the UK after a period abroad following increased scrutiny over her past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. The release of Epstein files in January intensified this attention, leading to her departure from Royal Lodge.

Reports suggest Sarah had been spending time in Europe, possibly at a Swiss Alpine chalet or visiting her granddaughter in Portugal. Her attendance at McNally's service, a close friend from the 1980s, highlights her continued presence in the UK and her close ties with her daughters. The former Duchess had previously been seen at a granddaughter's christening in December, but largely remained out of public view.