'BEHIND THE SCENES'
Watch first look of Meghan and Harry’s new Netflix series with ‘grit and glamour’ show to air in weeks
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THE first look at Harry and Meghan's new Netflix series about the "glamorous" world of polo has been revealed.
A highly anticipated trailer for the documentary produced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was released on X by Netflix this evening.
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It was captioned: "Polo, a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced and glamorous world of the sport, is coming to Netflix on December 10.
"Follow elite global players on and off the field as they compete in the high-stakes U.S. Open Polo Championship.
"From executive producers Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex."
Harry said in a statement the series offers viewers an "unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look into the passion and determination" driving some of the world's top polo players, "revealing the grit behind the glamour".
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He added: "We're proud to showcase the true depth and spirit of the sport - and the intensity of its high-stakes moments."
The trailer suggests the athletes that appearing in the docuseries include Adolfo Cambiaso, Poroto Cambiaso, Louis Devaleix, Timmy Dutta, Keko Magrini and Nacho Figueras.
Nacho Figueras, a close friend of Harry, said: "Imagine going on a horse at 35mph with someone coming at you at full speed."
"The adrenaline that goes through your body, it's addicting," added fellow athlete Louis Devaleix.
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"Polo is not just a sport, polo is a lifestyle. We eat, we breathe, we sleep polo," Nacho continued.
"The best players in the world come to Wellington to compete in the US Open."
And, a female voiceover shed light on what life is like away from the field.
"For sure, it's glamorous, it's a sexy sport too, dirty, sweaty boys riding," she joked.
"This year the big story is a father-son duo will play against each other."
Another polo player, Keko Magrini, added: "There's a lot of competition, everybody is fighting for themselves."
Meanwhile Poroto Cambiaso spoke of how intense it will be to go head-to-head with his own father, a legend in the sport.
"I want to win against my dad, I can say that I beat he greatest of the sport," he said.
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"I am very proud of my son but I try to beat him," father Adolfo Cambiaso responds.
Meanwhile a younger prodigy, Timmy Dutta, hinted at the challenge of balancing his social life with the dedication required for success.
Another element of drama was introduced as viewers discovered his dad, Tim, is the team owner and coach.
"I think it's healthy to have somewhat of a personal life outside of being an athlete," said Timmy.
But his dad exposed at tension when he said: "Timmy is extremely charming and his looks are what they are, it's a distraction."
Further clips in the enticing trailer showed the strains of their relationship as they navigate training together.
Family relationships also appeared fraught at times fro pro Louis Devaleix, who speaks of travelling to Argentina twice a week.
"Polo can have a toll on your family, and that's no secret," said his wife, who is also expecting a baby.
The main competition appeared to be the father and son duo.
One woman says: "The Cambiasos have a huge target on their back because they always win."
The series has been produced by the Sussexes' Archewell Productions as part of their reported multimillion-pound deal with Netflix.
The couple have already released three series, Heart Of Invictus, Live To Lead and Harry & Meghan.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Netflix shows “won’t work”
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry’s Netflix shows “won’t work” as they need to stop slamming the royal family, according to an expert.
Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Phil Dampier spoke about the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes' upcoming documentaries on polo and cooking.
The royal author claimed: “Making documentaries has never really gone well for the royals, particularly Prince Edward, when he started making lots of documentaries about his own family. That ended in disaster.
“So Harry not to sort of fall into the same trap, he needs to rein back, and hopefully we're not going to get any more slagging off the royal family in his documentaries, and he moves into other things.”
In September, Netflix announced that the Polo docuseries about the world of professional polo will premiere in December.
The streaming service described the show as "a new documentary series that follows elite global players and offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of the sport."
Phil pointed out that it’s “fair enough” that Prince Harry is trying new things but claims the reaction to the polo documentary hasn’t been all glowing.
He said: “The Polo one, I don't think it's gone down that well.”
The royal author added: “Everybody's apparently Netflix aren't very happy because there's hardly anything of the prince in it.”
Meanwhile Meghan is set to star in her cooking show, on the back of her launching her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which has reportedly finished filming but doesn’t yet have a release date.
It’s her second project with Netflix after her 2022 reality docuseries, Harry & Meghan, which gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at their life.
Phil added: “I think we're going to see her in the kitchen knocking up some of her favourite pasta dishes or something, and pouring out some of her favourite red wine, and this, that and the other.
“Let's see how she does with that.”
Phil continued: “Whether that [Meghan’s cooking show] will work or not, I have my doubts.”
The Sun’s Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson pointed out: “Showing off this wonderful lifestyle you have in California, cooking and going to polo events, compared to two hard-working royals meeting survivors of domestic violence and meeting people who have who have been living on the street and that's who want to make a difference, I think the contrast is stark.”
Phil agreed: “The contrast is they’re coming across as they're trying to make money out of it and instead of doing good deeds, but that's where we are, isn't it unfortunately.”
The Harry & Meghan documentary aired on Netflix in December 2022 to mixed reviews.
While some fans enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at their lives, many took issue with their criticism of the royal family.
The docuseries was Netflix's most-watched show in the UK in 2022 but currently has a 43 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Fans appear to be divided over the Polo trailer ahead of the show's release next month.
One penned: "Never thought I'd be excited to see a polo documentary."
"I've never had interest in polo until now, I'll try every effort to watch this," wrote another.
"I'm so excited," shared a third.
But someone else added: "I made it though 40 seconds of the trailer and got bored. No thanks."
";Hard pass! Anything with the word Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is immediately tossed int the trash compactor!", agrees a second.
Another said: "It's cheap reality rubbish that no one cares about, especially when people are facing such hardships."
"Was the flash of cars designed to let the viewers know just how rich everyone is? I mean, it's not car polo is it?," agreed someone.
This comes as Prince Harry has also released a promo for his Invictus Games this week as he arrived in Vancouver, Canada on Sunday.
The duke appeared to let a famous American rapper 'tattoo' his neck in the jaw-dropping video.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, grimaced as he sat in a chair while Jelly Roll looked deep in thought posed with an ink gun.
The pair performed the entertaining skit to promote Harry's Invictus Games at East Side Ink, in New York City.
The dad-of-two got a fake tattoo which read "I am Jelly Roll" on the side of his neck for the hilarious promo.
It was posted on X by the Invictus Games' official platform, with the caption: "The most... inking of a deal in Invictus Games history.
"Watch when Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex meets @JellyRoll615 at East Side Ink Tattoo.
"Don’t miss this duo reuniting in Vancouver #IG25 Closing Ceremony Feb 16. Get tickets before they sell out."
It comes after Harry made his second appearance in Vancouver on Monday as the dad-of-two launched the Invictus Games school programme.
How Meghan and Harry are investing their Netflix millions
HARRY and Meghan have begun investing their Netflix millions in a property portfolio.
They have bought a new home in Portugal, around the corner from Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie and her husband.
But the Sussexes, who have been spending an increasing amount of time apart, do not plan to live in their new pad, The Sun understands.
It is not known if the property will be rented out, used for Airbnb-style holiday lets or used purely to park money.
But it is seen as the first step of putting earnings from their TV and book deals into a global property empire.
“They’re being smart with their money,” a source said.
They pocketed £75million from streaming giant Netflix where they laid into fellow royals in a six-part series.
Meanwhile Harry, who got a £15million advance for his autobiography Spare, also inherited £8million from the late Queen Mother after turning 40 in September.
Palace insiders have been concerned about what will happen when the Sussexes run out of cash.
They have huge overheads, forking out a fortune on security in the US and for when Harry visits the UK.
And they are still paying a mortgage on the £11million Montecito mansion they bought after quitting as working royals in 2020.
Insiders say the Portugal home will be part of a financial portfolio which will include more real estate.
He was seen beaming with pride at a game of sitting volleyball.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, the duke gave a thumbs up to Canadian football fans as he made another public appearance without his wife Meghan Markle.
Some commentators see this as the prince doing a "full relaunch" of his charity work – and lately his wife Meghan is nowhere to be seen in public with him.
Sources in California say the new "solo Harry" is his own idea.
Royal biographer Hugo Vickers, 72, told The Sun how much happier he seems.
He said: "We've seen Prince Harry make several appearances without Meghan recently.
"Of course it's what he does terribly well when he's doing things with football, invictus games and sport.
"He's much better at that frankly than when he's sort of talking what I might call California speak, which seems to have been dictated to him by Meghan.
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"So I commend every time he appears, I must say, and I'm sure he's very popular.
"It's a good thing that he does it so whether he's sort of forging you know some sort of return to the old Harry."
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