A WRITER from Whitchurch has published a new book to celebrate the extraordinary life of King Charles III.

Gill Knappett's book King Charles III invites residents to follow his journey from schoolboy and eligible young bachelor to his time in the armed forces, and from the birth of his sons, William and Harry, to his more recent role as grandfather.

This book chronicles his accession to the throne – lived out in the public eye following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II – and recounts his interest in sport, his royal homes and his life with his wife Camilla, who will be crowned alongside him as Queen Consort.

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She said: "I was privileged to be asked to bring the book up to date following the death of The Queen.

"This new version has a focus on our new monarch’s story in the aftermath of his mother’s passing and looks towards the Coronation, now just a few weeks away."

Alongside his dedication to his work as a senior member of the Royal Family, take a look at not only his official and ceremonial duties, both in the United Kingdom and overseas, but also the patronages and passions that he has long held so so dear.

Giving a taste of the tradition and pageantry to be expected from the spectacular Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, the book also reflects on his previous role as Prince of Wales and looks to his role as King, giving an insight into the man behind the throne.

The book will be available from March 16 Batsford Books and will be available on Amazon and in bookshops for £12.99.