As she described toNPRin June, the inspiration stemmed from a Father’s Day gift she purchased for Harry.

The story reached number one on the New York Times Bestseller List shortly after its release (viaObserver).

The sentiment behind these videos is to help children develop a love of reading.

Meghan Markle smiling while holding a copy of her book

Before she begins reading, Markle introduces herself and describes the inspiration behind the book.

“I’m Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex … After Markle finishes “The Bench,” she concludes the video with a warm message to viewers.

Meghan Markle photographed during an event