Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Prince Harry's Lawyers Allege William, Kate Were Also Targeted
Prince Harry and other individuals, including Elton John, are suing the Daily Mail publisher over privacy concerns.
They claim the publisher engaged in activities such as hacking voicemails and obtaining private records.
New evidence suggests Prince William and Kate Middleton were also targeted.
The publisher denies the accusations, labeling them as untrue.
A trial is scheduled next year to address the specific claims, as the publisher seeks to limit the scope.
The claimants accuse the publisher of causing the death of his mother, Princess Diana.
Prince Harry and others are suing Associated Newspapers (ANL) for privacy breaches.
Lawyers allege Prince William and Kate Middleton were also targets.
The lawsuit concerns alleged activities dating back 30 years.
ANL denies any wrongdoing.
A trial is scheduled to begin early next year.
- Who
- Prince Harry, Elton John and others are suing Associated Newspapers (ANL)
- What
- Allegations of privacy breaches and unlawful information gathering are being argued in court.
- When
- Alleged privacy breaches dating back 30 years
- Where
- London’s High Court
- Why
- To address alleged privacy breaches, including hacking and obtaining private information.
Claimants
Associated Newspapers
Scope of Allegations
Claimants
The claimants seek to include all relevant allegations of privacy breaches.
Associated Newspapers
ANL wants to limit the scope to specific allegations of wrongdoing by named individuals.
Accusations
Claimants
Claims include voicemail hacking, burglary, and obtaining medical records by deception.
Associated Newspapers
ANL denies the claims and considers them preposterous.
- Parties Involved
- Prince Harry, Elton John, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Associated Newspapers (ANL)
- Accusations
- Privacy breaches including voicemail hacking and obtaining medical records by deception
- Claimants
- Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John
- ANL's Stance
- Denies wrongdoing and considers claims preposterous
- Trial Timing
- Scheduled for early next year
- Alleged Targeting
- Prince William and Kate Middleton