Princess Beatrice says she grew up with an 'incredible mum as a children's author' as she gushes about Sarah Ferguson while reading to school children in Croydon Princess Beatrice read to children whilst visiting a school in south London READ MORE: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and Zara Tindall opt for white and pink matching dresses for Buckingham Palace garden party By Gina Kalsi For Mailonline Published: 19:01 EDT, 22 May 2024 | Updated: 19:01 EDT, 22 May 2024 e-mail 8 shares View comments Princess Beatrice gushed about her 'incredible' mother Sarah Ferguson as she visited school children in south London on Wednesday. The royal, 35, read to children in Reception and Year One during a surprise trip to West Thornton Primary School in Croydon, where she praised the Duchess of York and spoke about her extensive collection of children's' books. 'I grew up with an incredible mum as a children's author, so stories really created that sense of imagination,' the mother-of-one said.
'I really appreciate what stories can do, that special quality time, that moment at the end of the day, but also how important reading is in general for young people. 'Making sure we can do everything we can to make sure these books get into the hands of those that need it most.' Beatrice was casual but chic and donned a simple black and white patterned dress paired with a cropped blue denim jacket with puffy sleeves Beatrice looked in high spirits as she sat down with pupils and chatted to them in the.
