Prince Harry lost his legal battle against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. The court rejected all claims against Associated Newspapers (ANL), marking an end to this high-profile case.
Harry, alongside claimants like Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, had accused ANL of illegally gathering information. Allegations included phone tapping and impersonation to access personal details.
In its decision, the U.K. High Court stated the claims were unproven. Harry’s lawyers alleged these actions spanned from 1993 to 2011, with similar conduct continuing until 2018.
ANL denied the allegations, branding them as ‘preposterous’ and defending their articles as based on legal information from close sources. They argued for dismissal due to the time elapsed since the alleged incidents.
Previously, in January, Harry described the press tactics as making him ‘paranoid.’ He has a history of legal actions against the media, including a settlement with The Sun and a successful claim against Mirror Group Newspapers, which awarded him significant damages.
Harry’s court appearance coincided with his visit to the U.K., which did not include his wife, Meghan Markle, or their children. There was public discussion about his security and accommodations during this time.
The prince has consistently criticized the media, holding them culpable for his mother Diana’s death and citing media pressure as a reason for his family relocating to the U.S.
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