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Prince Harry's legal battle in London continues - hours after surprise date night

The Duke of Sussex is taking action against UK press organisations

Gemma Strong
Online Digital News Director
April 25, 2023
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Prince Harry was all smiles as he enjoyed a date night with wife Meghan Markle this week.

But across the Atlantic, his legal battles continue.

On Tuesday morning, the latest hearing in a number of legal battles being fought by the Duke of Sussex against UK press organisations is due to take place at the High Court in London.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice on March 30, 2023 in London
Prince Harry is taking action against a number of UK press organisations

Harry is suing News Group Newspapers (NGN), publisher of The Sun and the now-defunct News Of The World, over alleged unlawful information gathering.

NGN will ask a judge to throw out the case, as well as a similar claim brought against the publisher by actor Hugh Grant.

Lawyers for the publisher are expected to argue at the hearing on Tuesday, before Mr Justice Fancourt, that Harry's claim was made too late and should be struck out.

Prince Harry made three appearances at the High Court last week© Getty
Prince Harry made three appearances at the High Court last month

The hearing is expected to last three days and the judge will determine whether their claims will progress to a trial, which is due to be heard in January next year.

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The claim is one of a number of legal actions currently being brought by Harry, who surprised fans when he appeared in person at the High Court last month for a preliminary hearing against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), publisher of The Mail and Mail On Sunday. See his court arrival in the video below...

He is also expected to give evidence at a trial over allegations of unlawful information against tabloid publisher Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), due to begin next month, with Harry due to appear in court in June.

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The Duke of Sussex is bringing two separate legal actions against ANL, one over The Mail On Sunday's coverage of his judicial review against the Home Office about his security arrangements for his family when they are visiting the UK.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after the service of thanksgiving © Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties in 2020

The other is over alleged unlawful information gathering at ANL titles, which is being brought alongside other high-profile figures including Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Sir Elton John.

Hearings took place last month in both of his legal actions against ANL and rulings are awaited in each.

Prince Harry will return to London in less than two weeks to attend the coronation of his father, King Charles. Wife Meghan and their children will remain at their home in Montecito.

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