Sarah Ferguson poised for comeback after Paddy McNally's death and alleged €700 million inheritance

Sarah Ferguson Paddy McNally inheritance royal comeback Phil Dampier

British former duchess Sarah Ferguson is being tipped for a major public return following the death of her long‑time confidant and former boyfriend, racing magnate Paddy McNally, who died on 22 July 2026 at age 88. Royal commentator Phil Dampier says McNally’s estate – reported at around €700 million (≈£600 million) – could provide Ferguson with the financial backing to rebuild her reputation and re‑establish ties with the royal family.

The speculation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Ferguson’s past, including her 1992 divorce from Prince Andrew (now Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor), her association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and a series of business failures. Dampier suggests she may seek a residence near Windsor and attempt to reconcile with King Charles III for the benefit of her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Reports also indicate she is looking for a secure, private location after her whereabouts in Switzerland were publicised, though she has not ruled out a return to the United Kingdom.

Overall, experts believe Ferguson’s resilience and the potential inheritance could fuel what they describe as her “most incredible” comeback yet.

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Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor · Jeffrey Epstein · King Charles III · Paddy McNally · Phil Dampier · Sarah Ferguson

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies have gone bankrupt. quotidianodifoggia.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Sarah Ferguson has been linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. quotidianodifoggia.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Sarah Ferguson is expected to receive an inheritance of over 700 million euros from Paddy McNally. quotidianodifoggia.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Sarah Ferguson was reportedly seen in Austria, Switzerland and Italy after a period of disappearance. quotidianodifoggia.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Sarah Ferguson is searching for a house in the Windsor area of the United Kingdom. quotidianodifoggia.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Sarah Ferguson was involved in a 1992 scandal with John Bryan in Saint‑Tropez. quotidianodifoggia.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Paddy McNally left Sarah Ferguson more than 700 million euros in inheritance. quotidianodifoggia.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor was arrested in February 2026. quotidianodifoggia.it · canaledieci.it · www.spotandweb.it