Katie Price’s Son Harvey Sets New Guinness World Record

The longest drawing of a train has been broken by Harvey Price, the son of former beauty model Katie Price.

The 21.3 meter-long drawing of his favorite train, a Thameslink engine and carriages, was created by the 21-year-old who has autism, Prader-Willi syndrome, septo-optic dysplasia, and a learning disability.

Mr. Price needed to create a picture longer than 20 meters in order to establish a Guinness World Record. He started the challenge during Mencap’s Learning Disability Week last month.

Mr. Price, a dedicated artist and rail fan who resides at the National Star College near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, spent four weeks creating the artwork. His favorite train is the Gatwick Express.

Guinness World Records judges visited the college, where staff members assisted them in unfolding the painting in a courtyard so they could measure it.

In front of his mother, professors, and friends, they gave Mr. Price a certificate after establishing that he had established a new world record.

He is one of a number of “Mencap myth busters” who wish to dispel myths regarding learning disabilities and advocate for reform.

His mother said: “I’m absolutely thrilled for Harvey. I can’t believe he’s got his own Guinness World Record. It’s fantastic. He’s worked so hard on completing his drawing and I think he’s done amazingly well.

“We officially have a Guinness World Record holder in the family and everyone is so happy for him.”

Louise Adams, Mr Price’s art tutor, said: “Harvey worked incredibly hard on this 21-metre train.

“It was a very physical challenge but Harvey demonstrated what a focused young man he is with an impeccable knowledge of trains. We are very proud of Harvey for what he has achieved throughout this challenge.”

The record was achieved under the Guinness World Records impairments initiative, which has been developed alongside Mencap.

The initiative allows reasonable adjustments to be made for record bids to better include people with learning disabilities.

Alison Pike from Mencap said: “Harvey is continuing to bust myths and preconceptions about what it means to live life with a learning disability, and we are delighted that his passion for trains has led to him being a world record breaker.

“We’re looking forward to continuing our work with Guinness World Records to encourage more people with a learning disability to take on a world class challenge.

“Who knows what weird and wonderful record could be set next.”

Will Munford, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, said: “This record in particular that Harvey has achieved showcases artistic talent, the patience and focus required to set a Guinness World Records title and it is an honour to adjudicate it.”