Princess Beatrice praised the Duchess of York's parenting as she read an award-winning book to primary school pupils in south London on Thursday, May 23.
The 35-year-old paid tribute to Sarah Ferguson, describing how she “grew up with an incredible mother” and reflecting on the importance of storytelling for young people when she met children at West Thornton Primary School in Croydon.
The duchess has written children's books such as the Budgie the Little Helicopter series.
Beatrice, the royal patron of the Oscar Book Award, read When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth, by Sean Taylor and illustrated by Zehra Hicks, which topped this year's shortlist.
