Prince Harry Gives Emotional Testimony About Effects of U.K. News Coverage

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lizzie DeardenJanuary 21, 2026 at 04:30 PM

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Prince Harry testified in London's High Court on Wednesday in his case against Associated Newspapers, publisher of The Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday. He and six other high-profile figures accuse the company of unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking. Harry described reading articles published between 2001 and 2013 about his personal life as "traumatic," detailing the misery the coverage has caused him and his wife, Meghan Markle. Associated Newspapers denies the accusations, claiming the articles were based on legitimate journalism and Harry's social circles. Harry is the first prominent figure to give evidence in the trial, which is expected to last over two months.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Elton John 40% The Daily Mail 50% The Mail on Sunday 50% Meghan Markle 60% London ×260% Associated Newspapers ×480% Prince Harry ×890%

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prince harry 100% associated newspapers 90% news coverage 80% court testimony 70% tabloid 70% legal battle 60% meghan markle 60% privacy 60% unlawful information gathering 50%