Prince Harry, Elton John and others lose High Court battle against Daily Mail publisher
Court says journalists gave 'lawful explanations' for stories In the summary judgment published this afternoon, Mr Justice Nicklin said the journalists who…
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The publisher called it an “overwhelming victory” and a “magnificent vindication” of Mail’s journalism. 1 July - It is announced that the judgment in Harry’s case against the publisher of the Daily Mail is due this Tuesday. During around two hours of cross-examination in January, Harry said he could not complain about some of the 14 articles in his case at the time “because of the institution I was in”.
Furthermore, A judge ruled that Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) had “failed to prove their pleaded allegations of unlawful information gathering”. The trial judge, Mr Justice Nicklin, accepted that every article complained about was lawfully sourced. Local Watch Alberta Referendum In Pictures CTV Your Morning Shopping Trends CTV News Now World By The Associated Press Opens in new window Published: July 07, 2026 at 9:49AM EDT Prince Harry is set to visit London for the Invictus Games.
In addition, Harry was the first of the claimants to give evidence at the 11-week trial, in which he said the Mail’s titles had made his wife’s life “an absolute misery” . The plaintiffs specifically accused the publisher of allegedly hiring private investigators who they claim used unlawful means to gather information on them in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including secretly placing listening devices inside cars and homes and allegedly paying police officials for inside information. Royal commentator Afua Hagan discusses his concerns with security and whether he will visit family.
Moreover, The Duke of Sussex, Sir Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence’s claims against the Daily Mail ’s publisher over alleged unlawful information gathering have been dismissed by a High Court judge.
The same facts are framed differently: Left — “illegal”, “scandal” ; Center — “invasion”.
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The publisher called it an “overwhelming victory” and a “magnificent vindication” of Mail’s journalism.
according to South China Morning Post — World +11 July - It is announced that the judgment in Harry’s case against the publisher of the Daily Mail is due this Tuesday.
according to ABC News — Top Stories +1During around two hours of cross-examination in January, Harry said he could not complain about some of the 14 articles in his case at the time “because of the institution I was in”.
according to The Independent +1A judge ruled that Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) had “failed to prove their pleaded allegations of unlawful information gathering”.
according to Evening Standard +1The trial judge, Mr Justice Nicklin, accepted that every article complained about was lawfully sourced.
according to The Guardian — Business +2Local Watch Alberta Referendum In Pictures CTV Your Morning Shopping Trends CTV News Now World By The Associated Press Opens in new window Published: July 07, 2026 at 9:49AM EDT Prince Harry is set to visit London for the Invictus Games.
according to CTV NewsHarry was the first of the claimants to give evidence at the 11-week trial, in which he said the Mail’s titles had made his wife’s life “an absolute misery” .
according to The Guardian — BusinessThe plaintiffs specifically accused the publisher of allegedly hiring private investigators who they claim used unlawful means to gather information on them in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including secretly placing listening devices inside cars and homes and allegedly paying police officials for inside information.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesRoyal commentator Afua Hagan discusses his concerns with security and whether he will visit family.
according to CTV NewsThe Duke of Sussex, Sir Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence’s claims against the Daily Mail ’s publisher over alleged unlawful information gathering have been dismissed by a High Court judge.
according to Evening Standard
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