So far I’ve recommended some lovely classic special editions on the coronation and some fabulous biographies, but if you’re after something lighter and more fun this bank holiday weekend, then this picture book might be just right. Sue Buswell, Andersen Press’ editorial director for picture books acquired world rights for The King’s Pants from Nicholas’ agent Bill Hamilton at A. The book has the classic Ladybird layout – a beautiful illustration next to a page of accessible text, showcasing the life and work of King Charles.

Hugo Vickers has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Royal Family, and has had a fascination with the story of the Duchess of Windsor since he was a young man. The highly acclaimed unexpurgated notes taken by James Pope-Hennessy for his official biography of Queen Mary, the present Queen's grandmother. Why, young minds might inquire, is the adult world so obsessed with a man who has spent almost of all of his life waiting around for his mom to die? Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.

The definitive biography of Cecil Beaton, the celebrated British photographer and designer who enjoyed immense international fame and lived a glittering life. Charles, then the Prince of Wales, authored this book, and it offers behind-the-scenes glimpse into what he's planted over decades at his home.

With exclusive articles from The Sun’s archives, rarely seen photographs and a foreword written by celebrated royal photographer Arthur Edwards MBE, this book paints a unique portrait of the man behind the monarch. Mark’s caricature-style illustrations fit the hilarious rhyming scenes perfectly as we see the King wearing funnier hats in more and more obscure settings.

But in a boxer-shorts blunder at the Royal Mail, the King's undies have been posted to his subjects nationwide! He is also the author of the book that was adapted into the BAFTA-winning television series for CiTV, Hilltop Hospital, broadcast in over 40 countries. Both King Charles and Queen Camilla are avid readers, and Charles himself has even authored a few books (and written forewords for others).