Prince Harry asks court to rule in his favor in defamation lawsuit against tabloid

Prince Harry returned to London last week as he joined other high-profile celebrities in a court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL). While the Duke of Sussex was in town for the hearing — in which he and other public figures accused the media company of hacking -- he did not see his father, King Charles III.However, a source tells ET that despite the rift between the monarch and his son, there was no slight as Charles was not in town the same time as Harry. «They were unable to meet due to the king’s busy schedule surrounding his first overseas Royal Tour,» the source tells ET. The source adds that Charles was not in Windsor or London during his son's visit as he was «busy preparing for his first overseas trip as king to Germany.»Harry, 38, who made a surprise visit to London to participate in the hearing, knew that he father was not expected to be in London that entire week because of «prior commitments.» The source says there was «no slight intended» as Charles' calendars are prepared long in advance. The Duke of Sussex also did not see his brother, Prince William, as he and his family were away ahead of the Easter holiday. Royal watchers were surprised to see Harry, who lives in California with his wife, Meghan Markle and their children, Arichie and Lilibet -- back in London, as the last time he was there was for his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II's, funeral. It has not been confirmed if Harry, Meghan and their children will make their return to London for the king's coronation on May 6.

Prince Harry stayed at Frogmore Cottage during his surprise return to the UK last week, sources have claimed. The Duke of Sussex, 38, is understood to have stayed at the Windsor home while he attended the preliminary hearing in his claim against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) at the Royal Courts of Justice.

The Duke of Sussex has reappeared at the High Court as his lawyers resisted an “ambitious” and “unattractive” bid by the publisher of the Daily Mail to end his legal action against it. Harry and other high-profile individuals accuse Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) of having “concealed wrongdoing” over the alleged unlawful gathering of their private information.

The Duke of Sussex was not present at the High Court for the start of the third day of a hearing over multiple privacy claims against the Daily Mail’s publisher. Proceedings in Court 76 at the Royal Court of Justice in London resumed on Wednesday morning without Harry.The Duke, who unexpectedly appeared at court earlier this week, is one of seven people bringing claims against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over denied allegations it carried out or commissioned illegal or unlawful information gathering.Those bringing claims include Baroness Doreen Lawrence of Clarendon, Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish and actress Sadie Frost – all of whom have made appearances during the ongoing preliminary hearing.

Prince Harry is speaking out against the royal family. The latest royal drama happened on Tuesday when, as part of The Duke of Sussex's lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), Harry submitted a witness statement that included claims against the so-called «Institution.» ET has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.In the lawsuit, Harry, along with public figures including Sir Elton John, Sadie Frost and Elizabeth Hurley, allege unlawful information gathering. The publisher «vigorously denies» all the claims against it, reported.In his witness statement, Harry, who is currently in London for the legal hearings, mentioned an alleged phone hacking scandal in 2005, the extent of which he claims he was not aware of until recently.«My understanding was that a voicemail my brother had left for me had been accessed and published.

Speaking out against the royal family once more. Prince Harry accused The Firm of withholding information during this lawsuit against a British publishing company.

Prince Harry is in London, England, this week amid a High Court hearing in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL). The hearing is part of the case in which Harry and other public figures claim they were hacked.

Prince Harry’s surprise return to the UK to attend a High Court hearing was “not planned” with King Charles, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are “unpredictable” and “nobody expected” Harry to travel to the Royal Courts of Justice this week, commentator Richard Fitzwilliams added.The 38 year old royal has flown to London on a solo visit for the hearing of his privacy case against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) over allegations of unlawful information gathering.

Prince Harry’s surprise return to the UK had ‘stunt written all over it’, a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex’s attendance at London’s High Court was a “sure-fire way” to ensure his case against Associated Newspapers got “serious publicity”, commentator Daniela Elser added.

Prince Harry has returned to the Royal Courts of Justice for a second day during his surprise trip to the UK.The Duke of Sussex, 38, arrived at the central London court just after 10am for day two of the preliminary hearing in his claim against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL). Harry is part of a group – along with Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Sir Elton John and David Furnish and actresses Sadie Frost and Liz Hurley – who are bringing claims over allegations the Daily Mail publisher carried out or commissioned illegal or unlawful information-gathering.The allegations – which are denied – include the hiring of private investigators to place listening devices inside cars and the accessing and recording of private phone conversations.

Prince Harry is appearing at the High Court in London this morning for a hearing in the case against Associated Newspapers. Associated Newspapers, which produces British publications like the Daily Mail, has been accused of invading the privacy of celebrities like Harry, Elizabeth Hurley and Elton John, who are all plaintiffs in the case against them.

Prince Harry’s book Spare was a “mistake” that “considerably worsened” his relationship with brother Prince William, a royal expert has said. Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, speaking exclusively to OK!, said there was a “very big rift in the Royal Family” following the publication of the Duke of Sussex’s explosive memoir. He added The Firm “simply can’t trust” the Sussexes now - as anything said to them could be made public.

A scathing parody version of Prince Harry's bombshell memoir Spare is set to be released in a couple of weeks, it's been revealed. The Duke of Sussex, 38, released his explosive autobiography in January and the book proved to be highly controversial, bringing a series of attacks on the Royal Family, with criticism directed towards Prince William and Queen Consort Camilla as well as King Charles and Kate Middleton. Now, a spoof version of Spare, titled Spare Us! A Harrody, is set to land on shelves on April Fool's Day and will poke fun at all of the details Harry shared about his private life.

Meghan Markle had connections with the Royal Family before she even met Prince Harry. The 41 year old was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and rose to fame when she landed the role of Rachel Zane in US legal drama Suits in 2011 - a part she went on to play for seven seasons. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met in 2016 and went on to marry two years later .

obtained by The Telegraph, after submitting the security request it is up to the Home Office to decide the level of security needed since the Duke “stepped back” from royal life in 2020. The Duke of Sussex hit back at the office asking them to provide an example of someone like the former royal who didn’t receive security after leaving the public eye.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children could have roles in the upcoming coronation of King Charles, a royal source has suggested. Since Harry and Meghan left royal life in 2020, they have launched numerous attacks against the family and with Charles' big day coming up, the situation is believed to be fraught. Following their bombshell-packed Netflix show, Harry & Meghan, and the Duke of Sussex's memoir, Spare, fans have been wondering whether they'll jet back to the UK for the Coronation.

Prince Harry is “frightened” of wife Meghan Markle, a royal author has claimed. The Duke of Sussex, 38, seems “very nervous” around the 41 year old Duchess, Angela Levin said. Harry and Meghan met in July 2016 and they tied the knot two years later at Windsor Castle.

Prince Harry has been accused of being “selfish” for continuing to bring up private moments from within the Royal Household, the latest being in his 90-minute interview with controversial trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté, where he opened up about his upbringing in a 'broken home’.

Prince Harry declined to respond to an invite to take part in a debate about the future of royal reporting at a media freedom conference, the panel’s moderator has claimed. Associate editor at The Telegraph Camilla Tominey opened a discussion at the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Conference in London on Wednesday 15 March, by telling the audience that the Duke of Sussex did not respond to a request for participation.The panel, which also included royal editors from the Daily Mirror and The Sunday Times, discussed a number of criticisms Harry made about the media in his tell-all book, Spare.

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, appeared to take a subtle swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as she appeared on US TV to promote her upcoming romance novel, A Most Intriguing Lady. During an interview with Fox 5 New York presenter Rosanna Scotto, the Duchess, who is commonly know as Fergie, discussed the importance of "family unity." Rosanna asked: "Do you think [King Charles] is upset with the book that Harry wrote? I know that reports that Harry and Meghan are invited to the Coronation and he must as a parent feel a little scarred by what was said in the book." To which Fergie replied: "Personally, I feel there should be no judgement on any level.