Prince Harry will not attend the first day of his trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN) in London tomorrow, whilst being scheduled to testify in February.
The Duke of Sussex’s absence from the High Court proceedings comes as his legal battle against the publisher of The Sun continues to unfold.
The trial, which begins on Tuesday, marks another chapter in Harry’s ongoing fight against British tabloid media.
Former Labour MP Tom Watson will also be present for the proceedings, where both parties will challenge NGN over alleged unlawful information gathering.
Prince Harry will not attend the first day of his trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN) in London tomorrow, whilst being scheduled to testify in February.
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The Duke is set to take the witness stand during the February hearings, where he will present his testimony against the media group.
Harry’s legal action centres on allegations of phone hacking and other privacy violations between 1996 and 2011.
The case specifically targets The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World, which allegedly engaged in unlawful information gathering against the Duke.
NGN has denied all allegations of wrongdoing in relation to the claims.
The Duke of Sussex’s absence from the High Court proceedings comes as his legal battle against the publisher of The Sun continues to unfold.
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The publisher faces accusations of employing journalists and private investigators who allegedly violated Prince Harry’s privacy during this period.
The case represents one of several legal challenges the Duke is currently pursuing against British media organisations.
Prince Harry’s ongoing security dispute with the Home Office is set to reach a crucial stage, with an appeal hearing scheduled for April 2025 regarding the downgrade of his security arrangements while in the UK.
The Duke no longer receives the same level of police protection automatically granted to the Royal Family following his decision to step back from royal duties and relocate to the United States.
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The Duke is set to take the witness stand during the February hearings, where he will present his testimony against the media group.
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Harry previously contested a 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures, claiming he was singled out.
The High Court ruled in March that the decision was neither irrational nor unfair, with the Home Office welcoming the finding.
In June, Judge David Bean granted Harry permission to appeal the ruling, stating “not without hesitation” that his challenge had a real prospect of success.