Prince Harry's Legal Victory Against Sun Publisher Upheld

High Court judge rejects request to delay trial, ensuring January 2025 proceedings will proceed as planned.

High Court Judge Mr Justice Fancourt dismissed a bid by News Group Newspapers to delay the trial over unlawful information gathering claims.
The trial, involving Prince Harry and 41 others, is set to address allegations of phone hacking and other privacy breaches by The Sun.
News Group Newspapers argued for a delay to potentially dismiss some claims as outdated, but the judge found this approach costly and unjust.
Legal battles have incurred millions in costs for News UK, with significant settlements paid to affected parties.
The ongoing litigation highlights ongoing disputes over The Sun's alleged involvement in unlawful information gathering, despite denials of liability.