Why Fergie thinks Princess Eugenie will take after her as a mum

With motherhood fast approaching for Princess Eugenie, Sarah Ferguson has revealed what kind of mother she thinks her daughter will be.

Speaking to Us Weekly, the Duchess of York said she will be a very 'present' mother, describing Eugenie as "incredibly empathetic."

"She is a very strong and determined person, always looking for the truth in all she does," she said.

"Her work for the Anti-Slavery Collective is a commitment she steadfastly campaigns for, to give everyone the chance to have a voice."

The Duchess is dedicating her new book, The Adventures of Charlie, Blue and Larry the Lamp Post, to her first grandchild, adding she's looking forward to meeting them and having 'story time.'

"I feel like the luckiest person ever when I can bring a smile to a child's face," she gushed, saying they're excited to share the new baby with the whole family.

"I have always been so close to my girls and it is such a joy to see them embarking on this next phase of their lives," the ex-wife of Prince Andrew and mother to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie said.

"We call ourselves the tripod, and it's a real honor to see them grow."

In September 2020, almost two years after their wedding, Eugenie announced she and her husband Jack Brooksbank are expecting their first child.

"Jack and I are so excited for early 2021," she wrote on an Instagram post at the time, alongside a photo of some baby slippers.

According to Hello, the couple have been "nesting" in Frogmore Cottage, the UK home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The new addition to the Royal family will be Prince Andrew and Fergie's first grandchild, and Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's ninth great-grandchild.