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Meg Fuming as Prince Harry Receives Mere £500 Compensation for Phone Hacking
Prince Harry’s claim against the publisher of the Mirror, seeking compensation for phone hacking, has left his wife, Meghan Markle, fuming.
The High Court heard that Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) argued that the Duke of Sussex was not a victim of phone hacking, but rather, his case was an attempt to reform the British media.
MGN acknowledged one instance where private information was illegally obtained from Harry at a nightclub and had already issued an apology.
However, Andrew Green, KCMGN’s lawyer, contended that Harry should only receive £500 for this isolated incident.
Green further argued that the rest of Harry’s case should be dismissed, emphasizing that the burden of proof lies with the Duke despite his public figure status.
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While expressing sympathy for Harry due to the excessive media intrusion he has endured throughout his life, Green asserted that this did not constitute hacking.
He suggested that the true purpose of the litigation was not to obtain compensation for MGN’s unlawful activities but rather to support Harry’s campaign for press reform.
Green maintained that there was a lack of evidence regarding phone hacking by the Mirror and claimed that Harry’s campaign targeted media intrusion in general.
Consequently, he urged the judge to reject Harry’s phone hacking claims against the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, and the People’s Newspaper.
On the other side, David Sherborne, representing Harry and three other claimants, presented hard evidence of hacking at the Mirror newspapers from the 1990s until 2011.
Sherborne emphasized that hacking was prevalent during this entire period.
He also argued that key witnesses, including former Mirror editor Piers Morgan, should not attend the trial.
The trial is expected to conclude on Friday, with Mr. Justice Fancourt delivering his decision at a later date.
In addition to their royal duties, the Windsors have been known for their diverse hobbies.
Biographer Harold Nicholson once claimed that King George V was solely interested in hunting and stamp collecting.
Nowadays, the royal family engages in activities like beekeeping, hiking in Transylvania, and carriage-driving.
However, Prince Harry seems to be following the footsteps of his blue-blooded relatives by pursuing an unconventional pastime—waging court battles.
While other wealthy individuals might spend their fortunes on horses or yachts, Harry has chosen to invest his time and resources in legal actions against the British Home Office and the tabloids of Fleet Street.
Unfortunately, the Duke recently experienced a significant setback in his courtroom campaign.
Mr. Justice Chamberlain denied him permission to bring a second legal challenge regarding the payment for police protection.
This decision, coupled with another action against the Royal and VIP Executive Committee’s 2020 decision to withdraw his official protection, does not bode well for Harry’s case, according to media lawyer Mark Steffens.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s pursuit of justice in the face of phone hacking allegations has hit a roadblock.
While MGN argues that he is not a victim of hacking, his legal team presents evidence to the contrary.
The court’s ruling will determine the outcome of this high-profile case, which is part of Harry’s ongoing battle for press reform.
As the trial nears its end, the Duke’s hopes for justice hang in the balance.
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