Prince Harry Gets 'Substantial' Cost from Mirror Group Following Phone-Hacking Lawsuit

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has reached a settlement in his phone hacking claims against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), according to BBC.

The publishers have agreed to cover all of Prince Harry's legal costs and pay an additional approximately $378,870 in damages.

This settlement concludes a four-year legal battle between the prince and the publisher, addressing claims of unlawful intrusion into 115 stories published between 1996 and 2010.

"Our mission continues," lawyer David Sherborne said, speaking on behalf of Prince Harry outside the High Courts.

Sherborne also criticized former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan, alleging that, as editor, Morgan "knew perfectly well what was going on."

High Court Ruling on Prince Harry Phone Hacking Lawsuit

The settlement follows a High Court judge's ruling two months ago, affirming that Prince Harry was a victim of phone hacking and other unlawful media practices by Mirror Group Newspapers, the publisher of Mirror, Sunday Mirror, and Sunday People.

In an unusual move for a high-ranking royal, Prince Harry testified in the witness box during the trial, revealing the struggles he faced in trusting others after journalists hacked his phone.

He was initially awarded $179,600 in damages in December, per The Washington Post.

In a statement read by his lawyer, David Sherborne, outside London's High Court, Prince Harry emphasized, "Everything we said was happening at Mirror group was, in fact, happening, and indeed far worse, as the court ruled in its extremely damning judgment."

Piers Morgan, who served as the Daily Mirror editor between 1995 and 2004, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

In response to Prince Harry's comments, Morgan stated on social media, "I totally agree with Prince Harry that ruthless intrusion into the private lives of the Royal Family for financial gain is utterly reprehensible... and I hope he stops doing it."

As Morgan has not been employed by MGN for 20 years, he is not personally liable for the claims, and he played no part in the court proceedings.

Mirror Group Newspapers issued a statement expressing their satisfaction with the settlement.

"We are pleased to have reached this agreement, which gives our business further clarity to move forward from events that took place many years ago and for which we have apologized," Mirror said in a statement.

Prince Harry's Continuing Mission and Recent Activities

Prince Harry, 39, declared that his "mission continues" amidst ongoing legal battles against UK tabloid media, The Independent noted.

The settlement occurred shortly after the duke gave a speech at a US event, filled with jokes and without mentioning his father, King Charles III, who recently disclosed his cancer diagnosis.

Camilla shared with well-wishers that Charles is "doing extremely well under the circumstances."

This update came as she attended an event at Salisbury Cathedral, marking her first public engagement since the announcement about her husband's health.

Following the news, Prince Harry quickly traveled to the UK to reunite with his father.

However, reports indicate that he spent less than an hour with the 75-year-old monarch before returning to California, with no reported contact with his estranged brother, Prince William.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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