Loved-up Paul McCartney is planning to marry girlfriend Nancy Shevell – after getting the seal of approval from his fashion designer daughter Stella, according to British tabloid reports.
The former Beatle – who last year finalized his divorce from Heather Mills – has told his closest friends that he plans to walk 49-year-old Nancy down the aisle. “We are blissfully happy together,” he reportedly said.
Nancy – whose family freight business is worth an estimated $400m – recently finalized her divorce from lawyer Bruce Blakeman, leaving her free to re-marry.
A source tells the Daily Mirror newspaper, “Getting Stella’s seal of approval was very important for Paul.
“All Paul’s children had massive reservations about Heather – but it was Stella who was the most vociferous.”
Paul, 66, also sought the approval of the family of his adored first wife Linda, who died of cancer in 1998.
The source added, “Linda remains paramount in Paul’s thoughts and always will, so it will matter enormously to him to have the Eastman family’s support.
“Unlike Heather, Nancy is a multi-millionaire in her own right and therefore could never be portrayed as being interested in Sir Paul for his money. She is calm, measured and mature, whereas Heather is fiery and impulsive.
“Nancy and Sir Paul are totally natural together and feel blessed to have found happiness together.
“Nancy is funny, bright, loving, warm and open. Stella has told friends that Nancy would make an ideal stepmother.
“Nancy has been through a lot – not least overcoming breast cancer. She also comes from a similar wealthy East Coast background to Linda. They shared a similar outlook on life. She joined the family firm in the 1980s and has become wealthy in her own right. It makes everyone comfortable that she is clearly not after Paul’s money.
“It suits Paul that she is also discreet and, unlike Heather, does not court publicity.”
The source continued, “Paul is a big believer in the institution of marriage, and his friends are in absolutely no doubt he will propose to Nancy in time.
“Her divorce has been hanging over them – with all the baggage from the past that it represents. So it feels like a great relief to have it all sorted.
“Paul is basically a very down-to-earth guy and he was blown away to discover that Nancy is also very chilled and relaxed.
“Now everything is in place for Paul and Nancy to make their lives together – with the approval of both of their families.”
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