The Prince of Wales is set to become a guest editor of Country Life for November’s magazine.
William’s edition of the popular magazine will highlight his work surrounding improving access to mental health services in the countryside, as well as his desire to protect and enhance the environment.
The future King will also reveal his champions of the countryside, his most cherished view, and favourite recipe, as well as his favourite painting.
This makes William the fourth member of the Royal Family to guest edit an edition of Country Life: King Charles, Princess Anne and Queen Camilla have all taken the reins.
His father has guest edited Country Life twice (once to mark his 65th birthday in 2013 and another time in 2018 to mark his 70th), and to mark his 67th birthday, Charles also wrote an article in support of British farmers.
In 2020, William’s aunt, Princess Anne, guest-edited another bestseller issue of the magazine for her own 70th birthday, taking a look at her life at Gatcombe and love of the outdoors.
Two years later, Queen Camilla’s special edition of Country Life became the magazine’s biggest-selling issue of all time. Content in this edition showcased her passion for horses and dogs, as well as the work of some of her Patronages.
Mark Hedges, editor of Country Life magazine, said: ‘I’m completely thrilled that The Prince of Wales has agreed to edit a very special issue of Country Life.
‘Having met with him last week to discuss his plans for his edition, I was struck by what a passionate countryman he is and how much he cares about the welfare of those who manage it. I believe that HRH’s views, concerns and hopes for its future will resonate deeply with our readers and I am excited to see how his energy and commitment to changing rural lives will be reflected in his curated edition.’
