“The Heart of Invictus,” a new Netflix docuseries by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has unveiled its trailer, showcasing their foray into digital storytelling. The series, centered around the “Invictus Games,” an international sporting event conceived by Prince Harry, will consist of five parts and is set to premiere on August 30th.
The “Invictus Games” stand out as a global sports competition designed for wounded, injured, and sick veterans as well as armed services members. The event, founded by Prince Harry in 2014, symbolizes unconquerable resilience and aims to promote mental well-being through sports.
Prince Harry reflects at the outset of the trailer, “It is here at the Invictus Games that you realize: Whatever you carry, it was the springboard that propelled you to the next level.”
The trailer emphasizes that the Games focus on recovery and reintegration into a supportive community rather than dwelling on the causes of injuries. Prince Harry underscores, “The Games doesn’t focus on what causes the injury, but really about the recovery and how to be part of a community again.”
Prince Harry pays tribute to the veterans in the trailer, celebrating them as “You are people of substance, of resilience, of strength. You have the Heart of Invictus.”
“Heart of Invictus” proudly boasts its connection to Academy Award-winning director and producer of “The White Helmets” through Archewell Productions. The docuseries will incorporate interviews and discussions delving into the poignant stories of several war veterans who have turned to sports for their physical and mental healing.
The impressive lineup of producers includes esteemed figures such as Joanna Natasegara, Ben Browning, Chanel Pysnik, Lord Allen of Kensington CBE, Sir Keith Mills GBE DL, Dominic Reid OBE, and Abigail Anketell-Jones.