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Meghan Markle writes children’s book inspired by Prince Harry and baby Archie about ‘bond between father and son’
MEGHAN Markle has written a children's book about the bond between a father and son inspired by Prince Harry and Archie.
The Duchess of Sussex penned The Bench after originally writing a poem for Harry's first Father's Day from Archie, who will turn two next month.
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A picture of the book has been posted online today ahead of its publication on June 8.
It shows a watercolour picture by award-winning artist Christian Robinson of a bench under a tree surrounded by birds.
The mum-to-be's pen name is given as: "Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex".
She will also narrate an audiobook of the tale, which is published by Random House Children's Books.
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Meghan said: "The Bench started as a poem I wrote for my husband on Father's Day, the month after Archie was born. That poem became this story.
"Christian layered in beautiful and ethereal watercolour 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.
"My hope is that The Bench resonates with every family, no matter the make up, as much as it does with me."
Further photos from inside the book shows a boy being lifted into the air by a red-headed dad in military uniform as a woman weeps from the window.
The words accompanying the picture say: "Looking out at My Love and our beautiful boy.
"And here in the window I'll have tears of joy".
Another image features a dad with his baby boy dozing on a lounger outside.
The writing says: "From here you will rest, see the growth of our boy".
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A press release that accompanies the announcement describes it as a story that “touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between fathers and sons and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family”.
The publisher also says it is about the "special bond between father and son - as seen through a mother's eyes. Inspired by her own husband and son".
A statement describes Meghan as a "mother, wife, feminist, and activist", who "currently resides in her home state of California with her family, two dogs, and a growing flock of rescue chickens".
The book's artist Christian is from California, where Meghan, Harry and Archie live, and has worked with Pixar and Sesame Street.
He recently won a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for artwork he produced for Last Stop on Market Street.
Meghan previously wrote a lifestyle blog, The Tig, before marrying into the royal family.
She also penned a piece for Time magazine but this is the first time she has tried her hand at a book.
The former actress has experienced voiceover work though - narrating Disney documentary Elephant after stepping down as a senior royal.
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Her book is the latest project in a long list of work for the couple since they moved to the US.
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