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						<p>Celebrating her success! <strong><strong>Meghan Markle</strong></strong>’s debut picture book, <strong><em>The Bench</em></strong>, reached No. 1 on <em>The New York Times</em> bestseller list one week after its release.</p>


<p>“While this poem began as a love letter to my husband, [<strong><strong>Prince Harry</strong></strong>], and son, [<strong>Archie</strong>, 2], I’m encouraged to see that its universal themes of love, representation and inclusivity are resonating with communities everywhere,” the <em>Suits</em> alum, 39, captioned a Thursday, June 17, blog post on her and the former military pilot’s <strong>Archewell</strong> website. “In many ways, pursuing a more compassionate and equitable world begins with these core values. Equally, to depict another side of masculinity — one grounded in connection, emotion, and softness — is to model a world that so many would like to see for their sons and daughters alike.”</p>
<figure id="attachment_2046654"  class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img  data-src="/uploads/2021/06/17/meghan-markle-thanks-fans-after-book-the-bench-tops-nyt-bestseller-list-0.jpg" alt="Meghan Markle Thanks Fans After Childrens Book The Bench Tops New York Times Bestseller List" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text"><span class="caption">
 Meghan Markle.</span> <span class="credit">Shutterstock</span></figcaption></figure><p>The former actress concluded by thanking her fans for supporting her “special project.”</p>


<p>The Los Angeles native announced last month that she had a picture book on the way, illustrated by <strong>Christian Robinson</strong>.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2046655"  class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img  data-src="/uploads/2021/06/17/meghan-markle-thanks-fans-after-book-the-bench-tops-nyt-bestseller-list-1.jpg" alt="Meghan Markle Thanks Fans After Childrens Book The Bench Tops New York Times Bestseller List" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text"><span class="caption">
 ‘The Bench’ by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.</span> <span class="credit">Random House</span></figcaption></figure><p>“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,” the<em> Deal or No Deal</em> alum wrote in a May statement. “That poem became this story. “This representation was particularly important to me, and Christian and I worked closely to depict this special bond through an inclusive lens.”</p>
<p>Meghan added that she hoped the project “resonates with every family, no matter the makeup, as much as it does” her own.</p>

		<p>The book was published on June 8, featuring a <strong>cute cameo of Harry, 36, and their red-haired toddler</strong>. The father-son pair walked hand in hand on one of the pages.</p>


<p>Meghan also paid tribute to her newborn daughter, Lilibet, in the book. While the infant arrived just four days before the release, <strong>an illustration of her</strong> can be seen swaddled in her mom’s arms.</p>
<p><strong>Lili’s parents announced her birth</strong> on June 6. “She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe,” the couple wrote in a statement at the time. “Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family.”</p>
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												<p>This story originally appeared on: <strong>US Magazine</strong> - Author:<strong>Riley Cardoza</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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