First look at Meghan Markle’s children’s book The Bench

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‘Dedicated to the man and boy who make my heart go pump-pump’: First look at Meghan Markle’s children’s book The Bench reveals a boy in a tutu, Prince Harry feeding chickens with Archie and even an appearance from Baby Lilibet

  • Meghan Markle’ book The Bench features illustrations of Prince Harry and Archie
  • Duo are seen feeding chickens while the duchess is in the garden with her dogs
  • Children’s book also features a drawing of a father and his son in pink ballet tutus

By Jessica Green For Mailonline

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A first look at Meghan Markle’ children’s book The Bench has revealed several illustrations of Prince Harry and son Archie – including one feeding their chickens while the duchess is in the garden with her dogs, as well as another showing a father and his son in pink ballet tutus. 

Meghan and Harry’s daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, who arrived on Friday and was announced to the world yesterday, also makes an appearance in her mother’s latest project.

The Duchess of Sussex, 39, announced last month that the book is inspired by a poem she wrote for her husband on Father’s Day the month after Archie was born, and will explore the ‘special bond between father and son’ as ‘seen through a mother’s eyes’. 

It has been released in Australia ahead of its launch in the UK tomorrow, with delighted fans from across the world taking to Twitter to share the news.

It is not known if Meghan has received an advance for the book and whether any of the proceeds will be donated to charity, but a branding expert previously suggested it would have already netted her £500,000 following a ‘bidding war to secure her first venture’.

Meghan Markle’ children’s book The Bench features illustrations of Prince Harry and son Archie feeding their chickens while the duchess is in the garden with her dogs (pictured)

The children's book also features a drawing of a father and his son in pink ballet tutus (pictured)

The children’s book also features a drawing of a father and his son in pink ballet tutus (pictured)

The first illustration in the book is one of Prince Harry and baby Archie walking hand-in-hand together. 

The Duke, recognisable with his ginger hair and beard, could be seen wearing a grey polo shirt and blue jeans. 

The royal has been seen wearing a similar outfit while out and about in Los Angeles with Meghan, as well as during his time as a royal. 

Meanwhile the Duke’s illustration is seen looking down at his son, who is wearing a green top and blue shorts in the picture. 

The Duchess of Sussex, 39, announced last month she would release the book, and said it was inspired by a poem she had written for Harry on Father's Day the month after Archie was born and will explore the 'special bond between father and son' as 'seen through a mother's eyes'

The Duchess of Sussex, 39, announced last month she would release the book, and said it was inspired by a poem she had written for Harry on Father’s Day the month after Archie was born and will explore the ‘special bond between father and son’ as ‘seen through a mother’s eyes’

It is not known if Meghan has received an advance for the book and whether any of the proceeds will be donated to charity, but a branding expert previously suggested it would have already netted her £500,000 following a 'bidding war to secure her first venture'

It is not known if Meghan has received an advance for the book and whether any of the proceeds will be donated to charity, but a branding expert previously suggested it would have already netted her £500,000 following a ‘bidding war to secure her first venture’