Prince Harry seems to be returning to his former self in the trailer for his upcoming mega-project with Netflix, offering intriguing hints of a planned shift back to his earlier public persona, according to an expert.
The five-part series follows the journeys of six remarkable individuals competing in the 2022 Invictus Games, a global event founded by Prince Harry in 2014 to aid wounded service members in their recovery through sports. Just last week, a brief teaser trailer for 'Heart of Invictus' was unveiled, showcasing Prince Harry delivering an inspiring speech at the opening ceremony of last year's Invictus Games event.
Mark Boardman, an entertainment expert with over two decades of industry experience, believes that this clip displays a version of Prince Harry that many people worldwide have been eager to see return. The CEO of Mark Meats stated to Daily Express U.S. that the Netflix documentary trailer depicted Harry speaking in a manner reminiscent of his former self, suggesting a deliberate return to his earlier public persona.
Notably absent from the video was Meghan Markle. However, it's confirmed that the Duchess of Sussex will join Prince Harry in Dusseldorf for the upcoming Invictus Games, an event they both ardently support. Given their evolving roles, Meghan and Harry are now in a phase where they need to craft their own distinct image and identity or possibly revisit Prince Harry's pre-Meghan character that the public has come to expect.
The teaser for 'Heart of Invictus' begins with Prince Harry's powerful words at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in the Netherlands in April 2022. He said, "If your goal was to make your country proud, you've done it. If your goal was to make your family proud, you've done it. You are people of substance, of resilience, of strength. You have the heart of Invictus."
Boardman cautioned that the success of Prince Harry's substantial new project with Netflix holds immense importance, not only in terms of personal accomplishment but also in shaping his relationship with the streaming platform. This project is pivotal for Harry's future outside the British royal family.
Prince Harry is scheduled to fly to Germany to attend the next installment of the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf from September 9th to 12th. Meghan will join him, and both will play key roles throughout the event.
A spokesperson for the couple expressed, "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to attend the Invictus Games 2023 in Dusseldorf. The Duke will be in attendance throughout the entirety of the games and will be joined by The Duchess shortly after the games begin."
As a quick recap, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from their roles as senior working members of the British royal family and relocated to the United States. They then inked lucrative media deals with streaming giants Netflix and Spotify. However, their journey hasn't been without its challenges.
Despite smashing viewership records, their Netflix documentary series from December 2022 was conspicuously snubbed in the prestigious Emmy Award nominations. Additionally, Meghan's podcast with Spotify, 'Archewell Audio,' came to an end following a mutual agreement with the company. The couple also faced criticism from a top Spotify executive who labeled them 'grifters.'
