United Kingdom, Aug. 14 -- Princess Beatrice appeared solemn as she attended the funeral of her mother Sarah Ferguson's former boyfriend Paddy McNally, the Formula One businessman who remained close to the former duchess long after their relationship ended.

The 38-year-old royal joined mourners at a private service for Paddy at St James' Church in Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, after Paddy died aged 88 last month following a long illness, two months after the death of his son Sean McNally.

Her mother Sarah, 66, was not seen at the funeral, with reports saying Beatrice represented her mother at the service.

The ceremony included a Gaelic blessing and readings, including one by Paddy's surviving son Rollo McNally.

According to the Daily Mail,...