The Duchess of Sussex debuts first children's picture book

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, releases her first children’s book, The Bench.

The book was inspired by a poem that the duchess wrote for her husband, Prince Harry, during his first Father’s Day as dad to their son, Archie.

In The Bench, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family.

 Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, the Duchess’s debut children’s book gives us 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 comfort and nurture. 

Working in watercolor for the first time, Caldecott-winning, bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson expands on his signature style to bring joy and softness to the pages, reflecting the beauty of a father’s love through a mother’s eyes.  

 With a universal message, this thoughtful and heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.

The Bench will be available beginning June 8.