Prince Harry's Legal Crusade: A Battle Against Media Intrusion

Prince Harry testified against Associated Newspapers in a privacy lawsuit, claiming unlawful information gathering for 14 articles. The Duke of Sussex, along with other celebrities, accuses the publisher of violating their privacy through hacking and deception. The trial is part of Harry's ongoing battle with the British press.

Prince Harry took the stand at London's High Court on Wednesday, asserting he was never friends with any Daily Mail journalists during his privacy lawsuit testimony against the paper's publisher. This marks the royal's second appearance in the witness box in three years.

The Duke of Sussex, alongside high-profile figures like Elton John, is suing Associated Newspapers for alleged privacy infractions from the 1990s to the 2010s. The allegations involve claims of unlawful information gathering, including hacking and deception, which the publisher calls baseless.

This trial forms part of Prince Harry's broader legal battle against the British tabloid press, which he partially blames for his mother's death. It follows his successful legal actions against other media groups over similar accusations.

(With inputs from agencies.)