Summary
Prince Harry and several public figures, including Sir Elton John, are part of a lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, alleging illegal information gathering, like phone hacking, from 1993 to 2011. The trial, which will last nine weeks, aims to prove significant privacy violations by journalists and could have major financial and reputational impacts. The case is part of ongoing legal battles involving Harry and Meghan Markle against the Mail.
Key Facts
- Prince Harry is suing the Daily Mail for alleged illegal information gathering, including phone hacking.
- The trial is set to last nine weeks and involve significant financial stakes.
- Other public figures involved in the lawsuit include Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley.
- The legal claims cover activities from 1993 to 2011, with some alleged acts continuing until 2018.
- The legal costs for both sides were capped in 2025 at around £4 million each.
- Prince Harry had previously won a similar case against Mirror Group Newspapers.
- Allegations include phone hacking, wire tapping, and obtaining personal flight details, termed as "blagging."
