News

Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey team up for a docuseries

In an interview on “CBS This Morning” on Wednesday, Winfrey opened up about her forthcoming Apple TV documentary series on mental health and how she came to partner with Prince Harry on the project.

By Web Desk
April 11, 2019

Oprah Winfrey and Britain’s Prince Harry have teamed up to produce an Apple documentary series aimed at raising awareness on mental health.

In an interview on “CBS This Morning” on Wednesday, Winfrey opened up about her forthcoming Apple TV documentary series on mental health and how she came to partner with Prince Harry on the project.

Winfrey said it all started with a simple question during a conversation with the royal, when she asked him, “What do you think are the most important issues facing the world right now?” He told her there are two; climate change and mental wellness.

She further said that she told him about her project with Apple TV. “At the end of the conversation, he said, if there is anything I can do to help. And I go ‘as a matter of fact,” she added.

View this post on Instagram

We are excited to announce that The Duke of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey are partners, co-creators and executive producers on their forthcoming mental health series launching on Apple in 2020. The pair have been developing the series for several months and are looking forward to sharing such an important project on this global platform. The dynamic multi-part documentary series will focus on both mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive. This commitment builds on The Duke of Sussex’s long-standing work on issues and initiatives regarding mental health, where he has candidly shared personal experience and advocated for those who silently suffer, empowering them to get the help and support they deserve. His Royal Highness has spent many years working with communities throughout the UK and young people across the Commonwealth to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and broaden the conversation of mental wellness to accelerate change for a more compassionate, connected and positive society. Quote from HRH: “I truly believe that good mental health - mental fitness - is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self. 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.”

A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on

According to the announcement on Prince Harry and Meghan Markel’s official Instagram account, the multi-part docuseries will focus on “mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but thrive.”

Moreover, Prince Harry has spoken about his own personal experience and struggles, particularly with regards to how the death of his mother – Princess Diana, affected his life and work.

Harry and Winfrey, will partner as co-creators and executive producers of the series, which is expected to launch in 2020.