Summary
Lawyers for Prince Harry allege in court that private investigators targeted Prince William and Catherine's personal information on behalf of the Daily Mail's publisher, Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL). These allegations are part of a larger privacy case involving several public figures, accusing ANL of unlawfully gathering information. ANL denies these claims, and the court will decide which allegations can proceed to trial scheduled for January 2026.
Key Facts
- Prince Harry's lawyer claims Prince William and Catherine were targets of unlawful information gathering by ANL.
- Allegedly, a private investigator "blagged" details about Prince William's 21st birthday party for the Daily Mail.
- A court hearing discussed which parts of the privacy violation claims should go to trial.
- Other public figures involved in the case include Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley.
- ANL's lawyers argue that some allegations are too general and should not be included in the trial.
- Prince Harry has previously settled similar cases against other newspaper publishers.
- The trial related to these allegations is expected to start in January 2026 and could last up to nine weeks.
