Overview
- The London High Court opens a nine-week civil case this week against Associated Newspapers brought by Prince Harry, Elton John and other public figures.
- Harry is due in court during the first week and is expected to give evidence on Thursday, according to reports.
- The suit alleges ANL used unlawful tactics from 1993 to 2011—including private investigators, planted bugs, call interception and improper access to medical and bank records—which the publisher denies.
- The appearance marks Harry’s latest action against UK tabloids after winning a case against the Mirror’s publisher and settling with The Sun.
- The royal household is keeping physical distance, with King Charles likely in Scotland and the Prince and Princess of Wales set for engagements in Stirling, as a fresh official threat assessment for Harry is reported but any change to police protection is unconfirmed.