Prince Harry appeared in court on Wednesday at London’s High Court where he expressed deep emotions while testifying against the Daily Mail, accusing the publication of causing immense distress to his wife, Meghan. Alongside six other claimants, including singer Elton John, Prince Harry is suing Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Mail, for privacy infringements dating back to the early 1990s.
In a contentious exchange with Antony White, the lawyer representing Associated, Prince Harry vehemently denied any close relationships between the journalists at the Mail and his social circle, asserting that he has never considered them friends. He emphasized the distress caused by the ongoing legal battle, stating that they only sought an apology and accountability.
The crux of Prince Harry’s case revolves around 14 articles that his legal team argues were produced through illegal means such as hacking voicemails, phone tapping, and deceitful acquisition of private information. Despite White’s defense that the information was obtained legitimately, Prince Harry questioned the use of private investigators linked to illicit practices by the newspaper.
Throughout his testimony, Prince Harry highlighted how his private life had been exploited for commercial gain, expressing his discomfort with the need to engage with journalists who had previously targeted him with unfavorable stories. Despite attempts to maintain civility, he felt compelled to address the exploitation of his personal affairs by the media.
The emotional toll of the situation was evident as Prince Harry choked up while describing the distressing impact the Mail’s coverage had on Meghan, emphasizing the significant disruption caused to their lives. The legal battle continues to unfold as Prince Harry and the other claimants seek redress for what they perceive as gross invasions of their privacy by the press.