Prince Harry Makes Surprise Appearance at High Court in London in Privacy Case Against Associated Newspapers Group

Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the High Court in London on Monday as legal proceedings began in a privacy case against the Associated Newspapers group, which publishes the Daily Mail tabloid. The Duke of Sussex is among seven high-profile figures, including singer Elton John, who are suing the newspaper group for alleged “gross breaches of privacy.”

The group is represented by Hamlins, a law firm, which issued a statement in October 2022 claiming the litigants have “highly distressing evidence that they have been the victims of abhorrent criminal activity and gross breaches of privacy by Associated Newspapers.”

Prince Harry, who now lives full-time in California with his wife Meghan Markle and two children, was not expected to return to Britain for the hearing, leading to shock and surprise from the media and his online fans.

The hearing is expected to last several days, and the outcome could have a major impact on the future of the British tabloid press. The case is being closely watched by the media and legal experts, who are eager to see how the court will rule on the allegations of unlawful information gathering.