The Duke of Sussex has received an “unequivocal apology” from News Group Newspapers after “serious intrusion” by The Sun, including unlawful activities by private investigators working for the paper,
Timeline of the Duke of Sussex’s legal claim against News Group Newspapers - The Duke of Sussex settled his legal claim against The Sun’s publisher on Wednesday.
The duke, who has settled his legal claim against the publisher of The Sun, has fought lengthy legal battles against sections of the media.
The pair are the only remaining litigants against News Group Newspapers after hundreds of others settled their claims with the publisher.
Actor Hugh Grant and actress Sienna Miller are among a long list of other people who have reached agreements with the publisher of The Sun.
News Group Newspapers (NGN) has reached a settlement with former West Bromwich MP Lord Tom Watson and the Duke of Sussex over unlawful information gathering claims.
The start of the trial of the Duke of Sussex’s legal claim against the publisher of The Sun has twice been pushed back at the High Court. Harry, as well as former Labour deputy leader Lord Tom Watson, are suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) over allegations of unlawful information gathering.
The Duke of Sussex settled his legal action against News Group Newspapers (NGN) on Wednesday. NGN offered a “full and unequivocal apology” for “serious intrusion” by The Sun and for phone hacking by private investigators working for the News of the World. It was one of three legal cases involving Harry ongoing in the English courts.
In March 2023, Harry was also denied permission to amend his claim to include allegations that The Sun hired private investigators to target his then-girlfriend Meghan Markle in 2016. He was further prohibited from pursuing claims against Rupert Murdoch himself, whom he accused of making a “secret deal” with senior royals.
Harry, and former Labour deputy leader Lord Tom Watson, are suing News Group Newspapers over allegations of unlawful information-gathering.
The publisher of The Sun newspaper has offered a “full and unequivocal” apology to the Duke of Sussex as it agreed to pay “substantial damages” in a settlement agreed before the start of a lengthy trial.