Meghan Markle is publishing her first children's book! The former royal's book, titled 'The Bench', is inspired by Prince Harry's relationship with son Archie and is set to be released next month. Meghan, 39, explained that the book began as a poem she wrote to celebrate Harry's first father's day as a dad, which took place a month after Archie's arrival. Illustrated by Christian Robinson, the book features paintings of a soldier with red hair carrying his son and a forlorn woman looking out of a window. [[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/meghansupporter/status/1389591749337681921]] Speaking about the book, which is being released by Penguin Random House on June 8, Meghan said in a statement: <blockquote>"That poem became this story. "Christian 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. "My hope is that The Bench resonates with every family, no matter the makeup, as much as it does with mine."</blockquote> <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/04/meghan-markle-to-publish-a-childrens-book-next-month-14518741/">Metro</a> reports that the book's media release reads that it "touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between fathers and sons" and shows readers how this love can manifest. It added: "Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Bench gives readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons - moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort." <img class=" wp-image-1263105922" src="https://img.vt.co/2021/05/Meghan-1-2.jpg" alt="" width="633" height="559" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Alamy / PA Images]] Meghan is described in the book's promotional statement as a "mother, wife, feminist, and activist" who "resides in her home state of California with her family, two dogs, and a growing flock of rescue chickens". The book is not Meghan's first new project since stepping down as a senior member of the royal family last year. The former 'Suits' actress and Prince Harry also founded Archewell Audio, a Spotify podcast, and the couple will be creating a Netflix documentary about the Invictus Games. Meanwhile, Harry has found himself a new job as the chief impact officer at a San Francisco-based start-up, BetterUp - an app that offers coaching and life improvement services. The Bench is available for purchase <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forthcoming-327351-Author-TBA/dp/0241542219/">here</a>. <h6>Featured image credit: Alamy / Sipa US</h6>

Meghan Markle is publishing a children's book inspired by Prince Harry and son Archie

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