Rooting for her. Sarah Ferguson applauded Meghan Markle for writing her upcoming children’s book, The Bench, after the former actress faced allegations of plagiarism.
“To sit down and work hard to write a book, in any genre, should be supported and respected,” Ferguson, 61, told the Daily Mail earlier this week.
The author praised Markle, 39, for venturing into a new area too. “To encourage literacy in general, not just children’s books, is a love of mine and to encourage more women to delve into their creative selves and get a book out is very well done,” Ferguson added.
The Suits alum revealed the inspiration behind the book was Prince Harry’s relationship with their 2-year-old son, Archie. “The Bench started as a poem I wrote for my husband on Father’s Day, the month after Archie was born,” she explained in a Tuesday, May 4, press release. “That poem became this story. Christian [Robinson] layered in beautiful and ethereal watercolor illustrations that capture the warmth, joy and comfort of the relationship between fathers and sons from all walks of life. This representation was particularly important to me, and Christian and I worked closely to depict this special bond through an inclusive lens.”
The book is set to be released on June 8, and Meghan expressed her hope that it “resonates with every family, no matter the makeup, as much as it does” her…
