Oprah Winfrey defends ‘graceful, warm and loving’ Meghan Markle as she joins forces with Prince Harry to make documentary series on mental health

OPRAH Winfrey has praised her friend Meghan Markle during an appearance on US TV show CBS This Morning.

The world famous presenter, who is collaborating with Prince Harry on a documentary about mental health, described the pregnant royal as ‘warm and loving’ on Wednesday’s show.

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Speaking to host Gayle King, Oprah said: “(She) is not only everything that we perceive of her as being - graceful and dynamic in holding that position - but she just has a wonderful, warm, giving, loving heart.

“I see all the crazy press around her and I think it’s really unfair.”

Gayle, who is also close to Meghan having attended her recent New York baby shower, was also keen to defend the Duchess.

Agreeing she said of her ‘bad press’: “She's very kind. She doesn't seem to buy into though.'

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Responding Oprah said: “She actually does not read anything, which I find remarkable, in spite of all that's going on, she doesn't read anything.”

It comes as it was announced that Prince Harry will be partnering with the ex-talk show host 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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

"Our hope is it will have an impact on reducing the stigma and allowing people to know that they are not alone," she said of her aims for the series to CBS This Morning.

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.

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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.