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In a significant legal saga, Prince Harry’s lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday is set for a trial after his attempts to have the publisher’s defense dismissed were turned down by a judge at London’s High Court. The crux of this legal confrontation stems from an article published in February 2022 that alleged Prince Harry had offered to bear the costs of police protection only after commencing a separate legal battle against the British government.
The article also accused Harry, the younger son of King Charles, of attempting to deceive the public regarding his willingness to cover the expenses of security, which had been withdrawn subsequent to his withdrawal from royal duties in 2020. Prince Harry’s legal team contended that he had offered to pay for security during a crisis meeting at Sandringham Estate in January 2020.
Despite Prince Harry’s efforts to dismiss the defense put forth by the publisher, the judge underscored the strength of the publisher’s position. The judge indicated a potentiality of establishing that Harry hadn’t made an initial offer to fund his security before his separate legal challenge. Additionally, the judge highlighted the likelihood of proving that Harry’s statements concerning his legal battle against the government were misleading.
This ruling marks the continuation of Prince Harry’s ongoing legal battles. Apart from his lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday, he is concurrently involved in a legal challenge contesting the government’s decision to withdraw his police protection, the outcome of which remains pending. These legal tussles have created a complex legal landscape for Prince Harry, culminating in a string of courtroom confrontations that are expected to unfold in the coming years, including a trial slated for 2024.
