Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey join forces to make documentary series on mental health

PRINCE Harry will be partnering with ex-talk show host Oprah Winfrey for an upcoming mental health documentary series for Apple, Kensington Palace has revealed.

The Duke of Sussex will feature in the series, which is set to to focus on the importance of mental well being and inspire viewers to have honest conversations about their everyday challenges.

Building on the 34-year-old's long-standing work with mental health initiatives, the documentary will enable to prince to again share his personal experience, acting as an advocate for those suffering.

Previously, dad-to-be Harry admitted he had been 'very close to a complete breakdown on numerous occasions' throughout his childhood as he coped with his mother Diana's death.

So the royal appears as the perfect choice to be the co-creator and co-producer of Apple's latest project, which seeks to empower those 'silently suffering' with depression and mental health conditions.

Oprah was a guest at the royal wedding last may when Harry married Meghan Markle, 37, and it's thought she and the prince have been negotiating ideas for the TV piece for many months.

Harry said of the documentary:  "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 which we have been developing together for several months."

There are plans in place for Harry to feature 'on camera', though it is yet to be revealed if he will be interviewed by TV producer Oprah.

Harry, alongside William, 36, and Kate, 37, launched the Heads Together charity in 2016 to help people in the UK and Commonwealth to access support.

And the young royals have already voiced their plans to use digital technology to “signpost” the support available to people in crisis and improve the education around mental health.

This 'multi-part' TV series appeared as the perfect opportunity for the Duke of Sussex – and is currently expected to broadcast in 2020 on Apple TV.

In other news, a royal expert revealed that Meghan Markle's baby 'will become dual citizen and be liable to pay US taxes’ after they are born.

A royal expert has also claimed that Thomas Markle will never meet his grandchild.

And we recently revealed another of Meghan's pals, Serena Williams, may have given away the sex of the Royal baby.

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