Prince Harry loses a court ruling that allows the UK government to decide on taxpayer-funded security protection for his visits to the UK on a case-by-case basis. He plans to appeal the decision, emphasizing the need for fair and lawful application of security rules. The ruling comes after Harry's recent visit to the UK to see his father, King Charles III, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Since moving to California, Harry and Meghan have relied on privately-funded security, similar to Princess Diana's situation before her tragic death.
Prince Harry lost his court battle over publicly funded security protection in the UK, with a judge ruling that the government's decision to strip him of security privileges was not irrational. Harry plans to appeal the ruling, arguing that he and his family face danger in the UK due to media hostility. The decision was made by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, and Harry's spokesperson stated that he is seeking fair and lawful treatment. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing media intrusion and racist attitudes.
Prince Harry has lost a High Court challenge against the UK government over the level of his security protection when in the UK, with the ruling finding that the decision to downgrade his security status was not unlawful or unfair. The Duke of Sussex had sought to overturn the ruling, arguing that there was unfairness in how the decision was made, but the court rejected his case. The decision could have implications for his future visits to the UK, as he previously stated that the lower level of security has made it difficult to bring his family to the country.
Prince Harry has lost his latest court battle against the UK government over his security protection, as he sought to overturn the decision to downgrade his security status since moving to LA with Meghan Markle. Despite arguments of unfairness in the decision-making process, the High Court ruled in favor of the government's bespoke security arrangements for the Duke of Sussex. This comes amidst a series of legal disputes, including a recent phone hacking claim and ongoing lawsuits against media publishers, as well as reports of a potential temporary return to the British Royal Family.
Prince Harry loses his bid for taxpayer-funded UK security protection for his family as London's High Court rules that the decision to strip the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their security in 2020 was not unlawful. This means Harry and Meghan Markle will have to pay for their family's security when visiting the UK, after their move to the US. The court found that any departure from the security policy was justified and not influenced by unfairness, rejecting Harry's claim that he was entitled to a full risk analysis.
Prince Harry has accepted a substantial sum from Mirror Group Newspapers in an out-of-court settlement over phone hacking, vowing to continue his crusade against the press and former Mirror editor Piers Morgan. The Duke of Sussex claimed that Morgan had known about the phone hacking, which Morgan denied. The settlement comes after a four-year legal battle, with MGN agreeing to pay all of Harry's costs and an additional sum in damages.
Prince Harry has settled a phone hacking lawsuit with the Mirror Group for £400,000, criticizing former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan and urging a criminal investigation into the tabloid. The settlement covers legal costs and damages awarded in a ruling that found the group guilty of unlawful information gathering tactics. Harry's statement called out Morgan's contempt for the court's ruling and ongoing attacks, while the Mirror Group expressed satisfaction with the agreement. The case centered around 33 articles published between 1995 and 2011, with Harry also involved in similar lawsuits against other media outlets.
Prince Harry reaches a settlement with Mirror Group Newspapers, receiving a substantial sum in costs and damages for the invasion of his privacy through phone hacking and illegal snooping. The publisher has agreed to pay Harry legal costs and damages, making an interim payment of 400,000 pounds. This case is part of Harry's campaign against the British media, with ongoing cases against other tabloid publishers. The judge ordered Mirror Group to pay some legal costs for three other claimants, while also criticizing the publisher's attempts to conceal the truth.
Prince Harry accepts substantial damages to settle his case against Mirror Group Newspapers for unlawful information gathering, including phone-hacking, and continues his mission to purge the press, with further lawsuits pending against other media outlets. He berates former editor Piers Morgan and calls for accountability, while expressing vindication following the court's ruling.