Beatrice Sheldrick
Identity
Beatrice Sheldrick (nÊe Irving) is one of David Irving's daughters, living in Australia with her family. Born January 18, 1967 (2007-05-30, Madrid).
Family
Key Events in 2007
Financial Support Request
On May 16, 2007, while DI was in Warsaw, Beatrice contacted him requesting financial assistance for travel to visit family in Madrid and London during her maternity leave.
Email exchange (2007-05-16, Warsaw):
"Hi daddy, am considering visiting the family in Madrid and London with James while I'm still on maternity leave for maybe 3 or 4 weeks. I hate to ask but are you able to help us towards a ticket? I'm going to ask Pilar too."
DI responded positively, offering 500 euros and inquiring about potential family reunion timing:
"would 500 euros help? when are you planning to be there, we might try and get there too? We had a great, a really great time there as you know (Paloma a super hostess)."
Family Dynamics
Beatrice appears to maintain regular contact with her father and siblings, particularly regarding family visits and reunions. The fact that she was considering bringing James (presumably her son) to visit suggests she values maintaining family connections despite the geographical distance.
Maternity Leave Context
The 2007 correspondence indicates Beatrice was on maternity leave, suggesting either a recent birth or that she was caring for young children at the time.
Relationship with David Irving
- Maintains affectionate relationship ("Hi daddy")
- Comfortable asking for financial assistance
- Interested in family reunions and maintaining connections
- Lives far from family base in Europe
Cross-References
Notes
Beatrice represents one of the geographically distant family members who nonetheless maintains active contact with David Irving and expresses interest in family gatherings. Her request for travel assistance demonstrates both the family's financial constraints and their desire to maintain connections across continents.