Prince Harry loses lawsuit against Mail publisher over phone-hacking claims
The judge said the claimants failed to prove unlawful information gathering after an 11-week trial and dismissed all 97 allegations.
- On Tuesday, July 7, the U.K. High Court dismissed all 97 claims in Prince Harry's $63 million privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, with Mr. Justice Nicklin ruling the claimants relied on "inference" rather than proof.
- Seven high-profile claimants, including Harry, Sir Elton John, and Elizabeth Hurley, alleged illegal news-gathering by ANL, though the publisher denied the allegations as "preposterous," arguing the articles were based on legally gathered information.
- Royal reporters Charlotte Griffiths and Katie Nicholl contradicted Harry's claims of being a "hunted man," with Tom Sykes reporting the prince "partied with the press" and describing his testimony as "bullish, sarcastic, and arrogant."
- This "humiliating" defeat could force Harry to absorb millions in legal costs, adding to a "severe financial reckoning" for a household that Dan Wakeford reported already pays $3 million annually for security alongside Meghan Markle.
- King Charles III reportedly rescinded an invitation for Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace this week, compounding the Duke of Sussex's difficulties while visiting London to promote next year's Invictus Games.
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The court rejected the charges.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, who left royal duties and settled in the US, lost his privacy violation case against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper. Following the court's finding that his claims were unsubstantiated, Prince Harry issued a statement strongly criticizing the decision and emphasizing that justice had not been served.
Prince Harry's Finances Reach a Tipping Point
(Photo Credit: JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images) Prince Harry could reportedly find his finances reaching a tipping point with his recent major legal setback. The Duke of Sussex allegedly lost in the legal battle against the Daily Mail publisher. His claims against the Associated Newspapers have reportedly been dismissed by Justice Matthew Nicklin. The ruling can allegedly come with an estimated heavy price of $60 million. It is to be noted …
The Supreme Court said the plaintiffs did not prove that any information was obtained illegally.
Retreat for Prince Harry: His legal action against the Daily Mail news portal ends with a grievous verdict in London.
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