Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a new show coming out

Netflix makes major announcement about Prince Harry's new documentary series with Meghan Markle

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Netflix has shared an exciting update on Prince Harry's forthcoming documentary series. The five-part docuseries, produced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is set to premiere on December 10, as announced on Wednesday.

The eagerly-awaited show, named POLO, tracks polo players "on and off the field as they compete in the high-stakes US Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida", according to Netflix. The streaming giant revealed: "Through fierce rivalries and intense training, viewers will get an unprecedented glimpse into the dedication and skill required to compete at the sport's highest level."

It's no secret that the Duke of Sussex, 40, has been a polo player for years and is a big fan of the equestrian sport.

"From a young player pushed to his limits by his demanding father, to a former golfer who's made significant sacrifices for the love of the sport, to the father-son duo widely regarded as the greatest players of all time - they all face intense personal and professional challenges as they vie for the coveted title," Netflix elaborated. This latest update follows Netflix's announcement of the documentary series on X in September.

UNITED KINGDOM _ JUNE 8: Britain's Prince Harry (R) rests after playing in the Chakravarty Cup at Beaufort Polo Club, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Finn-Kelcey/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)

The statement read: "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."

Archewell Productions, the company owned by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is set to release a new show as part of their multi-year deal with Netflix, signed in 2020. Meghan will also be hosting her own non-fiction series, celebrating "the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship".

Netflix has already given fans a sneak peek of the documentary with four still images, including a shot of three polo players on horseback and two competitors sprinting with mallets after the ball. While Harry and Meghan may make brief appearances, the focus won't be on them.

Harry and Meghan pose for photos with Argentine professional polo player Ignacio 'Nacho' Figueras, left, and his wife Delfina Blaquier (Image: AP)

Back in April, it was revealed that Harry had signed a deal with Netflix to produce a documentary series about the intriguing sport of polo. The series promises to "provide viewers unprecedented access to the world of professional polo," according to a statement released at the time.

"Known primarily for its aesthetic and social scene, the series will pull the curtain back on the grit and passion of the sport, capturing players and all it takes to compete at the highest level," it read. Harry's friend and fellow polo player, Ignacio 'Nacho' Figueras, is working closely with the Duke on the show.

The couple pose for a photo after a charity polo game at the Ikoyi Polo Club in Lagos on May 12, 2024 as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of Invictus Games anniversary (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Discussing the upcoming polo-themed project with People, he shared: "Prince Harry and I have talked about polo for years. The production company is incredible, and Netflix has a huge platform to reach the biggest hearts in the world. I am happy to be involved and think this is a great opportunity for the sport."

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