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.
A trailer has been dropped for the Sussexes’ latest Netflix documentary Polo[/caption]
Louis Devaleix hinted at the toll the sport takes on family life[/caption]
More drama was implied as father and son duo, Adolfo and Poroto Cambiaso spoke of competing against each other[/caption]
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.”
According to Tudum, athletes that will be featured 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.
“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.
The coupled attended a polo fundraiser event in Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2024[/caption]
Another clip from the trailer highlighted how dangerous the sport is[/caption]
Harry riding during the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup between Team U.S Polo Assn and Team Sentebale St Regis, at Roma Polo Club on May 24, 2019 in Rome, Italy[/caption]
“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 social life with dedication required for the elite competition.
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.
His dad hinted at tension and 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 working together while maintaining their bond.
Family relationships also appeared to be put to the test for 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.”
In a statement, Harry said: “This series offers audiences an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look into the passion and determination driving some of the world’s elite polo players, revealing the grit behind the glamour.
“We’re proud to showcase the true depth and spirit of the sport – and the intensity of its high-stakes moments.”
It 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.
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.
What is Harry and Meghan’s new doc POLO?
BY Morgan Johnson
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle’s new Netflix doc has been teased ahead of it airing in December.
Produced by their company Archewell Productions, alongside Boardwalk Pictures, POLO takes a peak inside the life of the elite.
Polo, which has for years been seen as a sport for the rich, involves players on horseback using a mallet to push a wooden ball across a field and into the goal post.
The new series will give the world access into the sport from behind-the-scenes, it is said.
Sharing the teaser on X/Twitter on Monday, Netflix said: “POLO is 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.
“From Archewell Productions and Boardwalk Pictures. Premiering this December.”
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.
“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.”
The documentary comes as the fourth installment of their multimillion dollar deal with Netflix[/caption]
The sport and lavish lifestyle that comes with it will be explored on the show[/caption]
The duke took part in the Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Park Polo Club on June 30, 2018 in Ascot, England[/caption]
