Prince Harry will no longer travel to the UK next month after a “monumental victory” in his legal case against News Group Newspapers on Wednesday.
The Duke of Sussex was offered a “full and unequivocal apology” for “serious intrusion” by The Sun and for phone hacking by private investigators working for the News of the World.
Harry claimed journalists and private investigators working for the publisher of The Sun targeted him.
A lengthy trial was due to get underway at the High Court in London on Tuesday morning but was delayed after talks of a settlement emerged.
Prince Harry will no longer travel to the UK next month after a “monumental victory” in his legal case against News Group Newspapers on Wednesday
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Harry will now look ahead to the Invictus Games, which will take place in Canada in February 2025.
The 2025 Games will take place in both Vancouver and Whistler for eight days, beginning on February 8 and concluding on February 16.
The event will see over 500 participants from more than 20 countries compete in a range of adaptive sports.
New winter sports have been added to the agenda, including snowboarding, the biathlon and alpine skiing.
Prince Harry promoted the 2025 Games with several appearances in Canada in November
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The prince promoted the 2025 Games with several appearances in Canada in November.
He made a surprise cameo at Toronto’s Grey Cup and featured in a comical sketch with Jelly Roll, who announced he would headline the closing ceremony in Vancouver.
It is unclear whether the duke will be joined by Meghan Markle or either of his two children.
After the royal’s settlement, Harry’s barrister, David Sherborne, read out a statement on behalf of the Duke of Sussex that revealed that the parties had “reached an agreement”.
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Harry will now look ahead to the Invictus Games, which will take place in Canada in February 2025
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The statement stated that the publisher of The Sun had offered an apology to the duke and would pay “substantial damages”.
The publisher also apologies for “serious intrusion” into “the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, his late mother”.
Earl Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother, said that Harry’s mother would be “immensely touched” and “rightly proud” of the duke.
Harry’s legal battle was just one of several ongoing disputes involving the duke and the UK government over security provisions for his visits.