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Although Karen does indeed have the flower power of the Sorenburg duchy (as she is Elsa's half-sister, not step-sister), the children wouldn't have the family power since they aren't Karen's biological children. Franz just told them that Karen is their new mother since their actual mom (the shadowy figure with brown hair that was briefly shown) is no longer in the picture.
It would make sense if the 2 girls grew up to inherit Elsa's family title/mansion and stuff