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Today it has been announced that The Prince of Wales will guest edit Country Life magazine in November. The royal is not shy about his passion for the Great British countryside and this is the perfect way to celebrate it.

In taking the reins of this special souvenir edition, Prince William is following in the footsteps of his father, King Charles, who has guest-edited the magazine twice before - once to mark his 65th birthday in November 2013 and then again for his 70th in 2018. The Princess Royal has masterminded a commemorative edition to celebrate her 70th birthday in 2020 and for Queen Camilla's 75th birthday, she took to the helm. 

The Prince’s edition will reflect his advocacy for improving access to mental health services in the countryside, along with his most cherished view, his favourite recipe, his favourite painting and his selection of notable rural champions. 

"I'm completely thrilled that The Prince of Wales has agreed to edit a very special issue of Country Life," said Editor-in-Chief, Mark Hedges. "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."