Prince Harry Compelled to Settle Daily Mail Publisher’s Legal Fees Exceeding $60K After Unsuccessful Court Challenge
Prince Harry ‘has an uncertain future’ after tell-alls: royal expert
A U.K. court ruled that Prince Harry must cover legal costs of nearly 50,000 pounds, exceeding $60,000, to the Daily Mail’s publisher after his unsuccessful court challenge. The judgment, issued on Monday, mandates payment by December 29. Despite Fox News Digital’s request for comment, a spokesperson for the prince has yet to respond.
The Duke of Sussex, who resides in California, must pay the legal fees by Dec. 29
Prince Harry, second son of King Charles III, filed a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd. regarding an article alleging concealment of his pursuit of publicly funded protection upon exiting his royal family responsibilities
Prince Harry was ordered to pay 48,447 pounds ($60,927) in legal fees by Dec. 29.
On Friday, Justice Matthew Nicklin of London’s High Court determined that the publisher had a viable chance of demonstrating that statements released on behalf of the 39-year-old were misleading. Regarding the February 2022 article, the judge stated that it was portrayed as an “honest opinion” and therefore did not amount to libel.
Nicklin remarked, “The defendant may argue that this was a skillful display of ‘spinning’.”
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, asserted that the article was “fundamentally inaccurate.” He alleged that the newspaper had defamed him by implying he lied in his initial public statement regarding efforts to contest the government’s decision to remove his security detail.
In 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from their roles as senior royals and relocated to California. During that time, they alleged that palace officials showed insensitivity toward Meghan Markle’s mental health challenges while adapting to royal life. The couple also accused the U.K. press of fostering racist attitudes towards Meghan, contributing to their choice to leave the country.
After their move to the U.S., Harry lost his security protection.
Furthermore, the Duke of Sussex is currently pursuing legal action against the government’s decision to provide him with security on a case-by-case basis during visits to the U.K. Harry argues that the hostility directed at him and Meghan on social media, coupled with persistent media intrusion, poses a threat to their safety.
Prince Harry resides in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Harry expressed his desire for his children to feel a sense of belonging when they’re abroad, emphasizing the necessity for their safety on U.K. grounds. He acknowledged feeling compelled to step back from his senior royal role, citing the inability to ensure his family’s safety in the U.K. as a significant factor.
“It was deeply saddening for both my wife and me to feel compelled to step back from our roles and depart the country in 2020,” Harry conveyed in a statement shared with ITV. “The U.K. holds a special place in my heart. It’s integral to my children’s heritage, and I want them to feel as much at home there as they do in the United States. But that’s only possible if we can ensure their safety on U.K. soil.”
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Harry further explained, “I can’t risk endangering my wife in such situations, and considering my life experiences, I’m hesitant to expose myself to unnecessary risks as well.”
A U.K. judge has directed Prince Harry to settle legal costs amounting to nearly 50,000 pounds, which surpass $60,000, to the Daily Mail’s publisher following the prince’s unsuccessful court challenge.
This ruling was issued on Monday, mandating the father of two to clear the legal fees by December 29. Despite Fox News Digital’s request for comment, a spokesperson for the prince has not responded.
The younger son of Britain’s King Charles III filed a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd. concerning an article that alleged his attempts to conceal endeavors aimed at retaining publicly funded protection in the U.K. after his departure from his role as a working member of the royal family.
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