Stella Refused To Befriend Mills - Elyzabeth

Publicist: 'stella Refused To Befriend Heather'.HEATHER MILLS' best friend and publicist MICHELE ELYZABETH has confirmed the model-turned-activist feuded with stepdaughter STELLA throughout her marriage to former BEATLE SIR PAUL McCARTNEY.Elyzabeth has gone public in a bid to clear up reports her client was determined to drive a wedge between her husband and his children after she became his wife in 2002.She insists it was designer Stella who created problems because she refused to get along with her stepmother.The publicist explains, "Heather really does not dislike (Stella), but it's true that for several years she said to me that she tried to do everything she could to get along with Stella."Stella would not make a move to meet her half way. I knew there was a feud."Meanwhile SIR PAUL McCARTNEY's estranged wife HEATHER MILLS has won sole custody of the couple's daughter BEATRICE.The model-turned-activist's US spokeswoman MICHELE ELYZABETH has revealed the news to American TV show EXTRA.

Elyzabeth, who went public with her thoughts about the split and the press attacks on her client, claims Mills went to court on Friday (02JUN06) in London and received an order granting her full custody, with Sir Paul receiving visitation rights.

McCartney and Mills married in June 2002. Their daughter was born in October 2003.

The couple announced their split last month (MAY06).

Last week (ends02JUN06), McCartney blasted UK reports suggesting his baby daughter would live with him following his divorce.

Writing on his website, the former BEATLE said, "I continue to be dismayed by the inaccuracies in the media. We both agreed to work at all times in Beatrice's best interests."