Sarah Ferguson reveals grandchildren Sienna, August and Ernest’s reactions to latest book – exclusive
Sarah, Duchess of York has published her latest children’s book, and it has already had the seal of approval from three very important readers – her grandchildren. Flora and Fern: Wonder in the Woods is the first in a new series from the best-selling author, who has published more than 70 books, including Budgie the Little Helicopter and Little Red for children and romantic novel Her Heart for a Compass for adults. Illustrated by Denise Hughes, the heartwarming tale follows characters Flora and Fern on a snow-filled woodland adventure as they prepare for a festive party. A second book is due to follow next year. Sarah, 65, who is grandmother to Princess Beatrice’s daughter Sienna, three, and Princess Eugenie’s sons August, three, and one-year-old Ernest, has said that she strives to share the book’s ethos – “the power of community and being connected to the world around you” – with her grandchildren. The family is looking forward to a new addition to the fold, with Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi having recently announced that they are expecting …