Prince Harry Secures Landmark Settlement Against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers

The Duke of Sussex receives an apology and substantial damages over unlawful information gathering by The Sun and News of the World.

• Prince Harry and former Labour deputy leader Lord Tom Watson settled their claims against News Group Newspapers (NGN) just before a trial was set to begin.
• NGN issued a 'full and unequivocal apology' to Harry for serious intrusions into his private life, including phone hacking and surveillance by private investigators between 1996 and 2011.
• The settlement includes substantial damages reportedly in the eight-figure range, though the exact amount remains undisclosed.
• Harry’s legal action highlighted the use of unlawful tactics by journalists and private investigators, as well as the impact on his relationships and his late mother, Princess Diana.
• The case is part of a broader scandal that has cost NGN over £1 billion in settlements and legal fees, impacting public trust in journalism.

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