Oprah Winfrey is joining forces with Prince Harry for TV series on mental health
The baby he and Meghan Markle are expecting is due any day now, but Prince Harry has one other special delivery up his sleeve — and it involves Oprah Winfrey.
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The royal announced on Instagram today that he has partnered with Winfrey — who was a guest at his May 19, 2018 wedding — on a documentary series for Apple TV. The series, set to debut in 2020, will explore mental health, a subject close to the prince’s heart. The dad-to-be has worked with several mental health charities, and spoken candidly about his own struggles, particularly after the death of his mother, Princess Diana.
“I truly believe that good mental health — mental fitness — is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self,” he said in a statement. “It is a huge responsibility to get this right as we bring you the facts, the science and the awareness of a subject that is so relevant during these times. Our hope is that this series will be positive, enlightening and inclusive — sharing global stories of unparalleled human spirit fighting back from the darkest places, and the opportunity for us to understand ourselves and those around us better. I am incredibly proud to be working alongside Oprah on this vital series.”
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The feedback has so far been overwhelmingly positive — though most commenters admitted they were expecting a birth announcement, not news of a TV deal.
“Fantastic news about working with Oprah to highlight this cause,” read one comment. “Hopefully with two great high-profile people many will listen!”
“This makes my heart smile,” added a commenter. “Mental illness can be scary, especially for those who are trying to find ways to deal with it daily.”
“Tears running down my face!” a fan wrote. “This is beyond amazing and will break down so many personal and social walls that surround mental health awareness. Thank you Prince Harry [for] showing us that our weaknesses can bind us together and we can all help one [another] be our best selves.”
The announcement notes that Prince Harry and Winfrey have been working on their collaboration for months — which may explain the yoga bonding sessions the famed talk show host had with his mother-in-law, Doria Ragland, last year.
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