Michael Schumacher makes rare public appearance as he 'attends daughter's wedding' in Majorca

Stricken Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher is said to have been seen in public for the first time in many years, having attended the wedding of his daughter Gina-Maria.

Michael Schumacher, the Formula 1 legend, has reportedly been seen in public for the first time in years, attending his daughter Gina-Maria's wedding.

The 27-year-old married her new husband Iain Bethke last Saturday in a lavish ceremony at their family villa in Majorca. German media outlets have reported that Michael was present to witness the celebrations.

Schumacher still requires constant medical attention following his life-altering skiing accident over a decade ago. He had a crash while skiing in the French Alps, striking his head on a rock.

Despite surviving, the seven-time F1 champion spent several months in a medically induced coma. Since being allowed to return to his family home on Lake Geneva in September 2014, he has been cared for by his devoted wife Corinna and a team of medical professionals.

Corinna, who is intensely protective of her husband's privacy, has only permitted a select group of trusted friends and family members to visit him. Only a small number of people both inside and outside the Schumacher family are believed to be aware of the specifics of his condition and care, reports the Mirror.

However, Michael's presence at his daughter's wedding could indicate a shift in the family's stance. Although he has been transported from their family home to their villa in Majorca before, this occasion was different as he appeared in front of all the other wedding guests.

Despite the measures taken to maintain the privacy of the ailing F1 legend - with all guests reportedly required to leave their mobile phones at the door to prevent any photos being taken of the 55 year old - his appearance in front of extended family and others for the first time in many years suggests a possible softening in Corinna's stance.

Michael's brother Ralf, also a former F1 driver, has largely been kept in the dark about his elder sibling's care. However, he was reportedly among the guests invited to his niece's wedding, hinting at a potential reconciliation between the Sky Germany pundit and his sister-in-law.

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According to Majorcan news outlet Ultima Hora, the ceremony lasted approximately half an hour, with the newlyweds exchanging vows around 4pm. The villa that hosted the ceremony was purchased by Corinna in 2017, who is believed to have paid roughly £27million to buy the property from Florentino Perez, the long-standing president of Real Madrid.

There may be more family events in the near future where Michael could make another public appearance. Although no engagement has been officially announced, Danish model Laila Hasanovic hinted that Mick Schumacher, the son of the F1 legend, had proposed to her by flaunting a diamond ring on her finger in an Instagram post.

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