Prince Harry Testifies in U.K. Trial Accusing Daily Mail Publisher of Illicit Newsgathering

Overview

• On day three of the nine‑week trial, Harry told the court the lawsuit seeks accountability in the public interest after intrusions he says left him extremely paranoid.
• Seven claimants, including Elton John, David Furnish, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, Doreen Lawrence and Simon Hughes, allege voicemail interception, landline tapping, blagging and use of private investigators.
• The claims center on 14 articles published between 2001 and 2013, with alleged illegal practices mostly occurring from 1993 to 2011 and some possibly later.
• Associated Newspapers denies wrongdoing, says articles relied on legitimate sources, argues it is improbable many journalists lied, and contends some claims are time‑barred.
• The trial opened this week in London and will continue with witness testimony in the coming weeks.