Sarah Ferguson has been residing in Switzerland at the chalet of her former partner, motor racing manager Paddy McNally, following her eviction from the Royal Lodge. The property in Verbier, valued at approximately $19.9 million, provided refuge to Ferguson before McNally's death earlier this week at the age of 88.
An insider told The Sun that McNally, who had a reported net worth of around $800 million, had consistently looked after Ferguson over four decades. "He never abandoned her in life and even in his final days allowed her safe sanctuary at his home in Verbier," the source stated.
McNally, who owned the eight-bedroom Verbier chalet known as Les Gais Lutins, passed away after a long-term illness, according to Hello! magazine. His death occurred two months after the sudden passing of his son, Sean.
Ferguson, 66, and McNally were in a relationship for three years, from 1982 to 1985, shortly before she married Prince Andrew. Despite their divorce in 1996, Ferguson and the former Duke of York continued to reside at the Royal Lodge. Their departure from the residence followed Prince Andrew's arrest in February and subsequent eviction ordered by King Charles.
Following the eviction, reports indicated that Ferguson was effectively homeless and staying with friends, including Priscilla Presley. Concerns about her living situation were compounded by news of her alleged involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which surfaced in February and reportedly complicated her ability to find accommodation in New York.
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