Prince Charles to edit Country Life magazine

OHMYGOSSIP — Britain’s Prince Charles is to guest edit a special edition of Country Life magazine to honour his 65th birthday.

Britain’s Prince Charles is to guest edit a special edition of Country Life magazine. The Prince of Wales will take control of the publication, which will honour his 65th birthday, by commissioning articles on his favourite topics – organic farming, rural affairs, architecture and charity work – and he will write a special extended leader column.

The special edition of the magazine will be published on Charles 65th birthday, November 14th, 2013, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is also expected to make suggestions about various inclusions.

Mark Hedges, editor of Country Life, told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: “Since its launch in 1897, Country Life has been privileged to be given access to the Royal Family at times of national celebrations.

“However, this is the first time that a member of the Royal Family has edited the magazine or any other publication.

“The Prince of Wales is renowned for his championing of the countryside and has selected the contents for his birthday edition to reflect his personal involvement and interests.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to cover aspects of the prince’s work that have never been written about before.”

Meetings with the permanent editor of the magazine are expected to start “very soon”, and while Clarence House said the format of the publication will not be the same as usual, Charles is expected to edit regular features such as the letters and news pages.

Last month, Charles guest edited an episode of BBC One weekly rural affairs show ‘Countryfile’ to mark the programme’s 25th anniversary this year.