Prince Harry Reaches Settlement With Murdoch’s UK Tabloids Over Privacy Breaches
Prince Harry has reached a significant settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN) over allegations of phone hacking and privacy breaches.
The settlement, announced on Wednesday at London’s High Court, includes a “full and unequivocal apology” from NGN and the payment of substantial damages to the Duke of Sussex.
Harry’s legal representative, David Sherborne, disclosed that NGN admitted to hacking the prince’s phone, conducting surveillance, and misusing his private information through journalists and private investigators.
“News Group Newspapers offers a full and unequivocal apology to Prince Harry for the phone hacking, surveillance, and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them,” Sherborne stated in court.
This case is part of a larger legal battle involving high-profile figures and British tabloids accused of unethical practices, including phone hacking and privacy violations.
Prince Harry, a vocal critic of media misconduct, has initiated multiple legal actions against various outlets, emphasizing his commitment to holding the press accountable.
The settlement marks a major acknowledgment of wrongdoing by Murdoch’s media empire and could serve as a precedent for similar high-profile privacy cases. While the exact financial compensation remains undisclosed, it is described as substantial.
Prince Harry has yet to release a public statement about the resolution. However, the settlement highlights his ongoing efforts to challenge unethical practices within the UK media industry.
