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    Prince Harry’s Legal Victory Over Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers

    By July 13, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Prince Harry has achieved a significant legal victory over Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group, News Group Newspapers . The publisher admitted for the first time to unlawful actions at its tabloid, The Sun, and agreed to a substantial damages payment. Harry had accused NGN of illegally obtaining private information about him from 1996 to 2011 and intruding into the private life of his late mother, Princess Diana. The settlement is reported to be over £10 million, mainly covering legal fees. NGN issued an apology for the serious intrusion into Harry's private life. The apology pertained to actions of private investigators, not journalists. This settlement may mark the end of similar lawsuits against NGN, which has faced significant financial repercussions from prior lawsuits involving phone hacking and other illegal information gathering activities. While NGN admitted wrongdoing at The Sun, it maintained that there was no senior-level cover-up. No comment was provided by Buckingham Palace or Prince William’s office.

    The phone-hacking scandal emerged in 2006, leading to arrests and the closure of News of the World in 2011. NGN has settled claims from over 1,300 people, with total payouts exceeding £1 billion. The company aims to finalize all disputes without trial, continuing its longstanding commitment to settle justified claims.

    This legal battle is one of three major lawsuits Harry has pursued against British media, including successful litigation against Mirror Group Newspapers and pending action against the publisher of the Daily Mail. The settlement with NGN is seen as a victory, and Harry plans to pressure politicians and police to revisit the scandal.

    The case has drawn attention to the issue of privacy and the lengths to which some media organizations have gone to obtain information. It has also highlighted the need for stronger protections for individuals against unlawful information gathering practices. The settlement may set a precedent for future cases involving media intrusion and privacy violations.

    As the legal landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this case will influence media practices and the protection of individual privacy rights in the UK.

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