The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have appeared as part of an emotionally-charged trailer for Harry’s mental health documentary series with Oprah Winfrey.
Harry says in conversation with Winfrey: “To make that decision to receive help is not a sign of weakness. In today’s world, more than ever, it is a sign of strength.”
Footage of a young Harry during his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales’s funeral procession features in the 2.28-minute trailer, which was released on the Archewell website.
The archive film shows Harry standing with his head bowed as his mother’s coffin passes by, and alongside the Prince of Wales as Charles turns to speak to his 12-year-old son.
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was released just days after Harry appeared to suggest that his father and the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh had failed as parents, while the family is still mourning Philip.Speaking on the Armchair Expert podcast, the duke said he wants to “break the cycle” of “genetic pain and suffering” for the sake of his own children.
He said of Charles: “He’s treated me the way he was treated, so how can I change that for my own kids?”
The Apple TV+ series will begin on Friday, May 21 and singer Lady Gaga, actress Glenn Close, Syrian refugee Fawzi, and DeMar DeRozan of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, all appear in the trailer.
Lady Gaga and Glenn Close, along with Winfrey, appear close to tears as they discuss their experiences.
At one point, Harry is seen taking a deep breath as he prepares to…