Prince Harry targeted for standing up to UK newspaper, his lawyer says
Legal claims and attacks on Prince Harry
Prince Harry has faced a sustained campaign of attacks for standing up to Britain’s powerful Daily Mail over intrusion into his private life, according to his lawyer in a court case.
Specific allegations and actions
- Hacking voicemail messages
- Bugging landlines
- Obtaining private information through deception, known as “blagging”
Legal defence and court proceedings
Prince Harry’s legal team highlighted that the publisher of the Daily Mail failed to call key witnesses, such as Piers Morgan, which was described as a fatal blow to its defence.
Broader context and public response
Lawyers for the Duke of Sussex stated that Prince Harry feels he has faced a “sustained campaign of attacks” for having “the temerity to stand up” to the publisher of the Daily Mail.
Additional mentions
Reports also indicate that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is being targeted alongside Prince Harry, with criticism directed at the Daily Mail and associated publications.