Dame Jilly Cooper would have loved the summer of 2026. The names emblazoned on the spine of each novel are identified by their publishers (Harper Collins and Penguin) as Dame Jilly’s rightful successors. Tabitha Webb, one of the Princess of Wales's favourite designers, has turned her hand to writing. Latest Videos From Country Life Watch full video here:For Tabitha, Dame Jilly was not merely a torchbearer but a mentor. ‘No one can out-Jilly Jilly,’ Tabitha laughs.