McCartney cheerful as he leaves court on second day of hearing

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He had just faced his estranged wife Heather Mills at the High Court in the first round of their fight over Sir Paul's estimated £825 million fortune and custody of their daughter Bea.

Not camera shy: Paul McCartney gestures to the press as he leaves court

Wearing a grey suit and burgundy tie, Sir Paul left the hearing before Mr Justice Bennett in Court 47 accompanied by his solicitor, Fiona Shackleton, who acted for Prince Charles in his divorce.

Miss Mills, who arrived in dark sunglasses, was with her solicitor Anthony Julius, who handled Princess Diana's divorce and secured her a £17 million settlement. She left court through the judge's chambers.

Cover up: Heather Mills bashfully hides behind a pair of dark glasses as she leaves court

Ms Mills, who lost a leg in an accident, is due to fly to the US soon to rehearse for an American reality television show based on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

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