General · 20 August 2026
Prince Harry faces millions in legal costs after phone-hacking loss
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A judge decides the final payout on Friday, but Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers spent over £34m defending the civil claims. The Duke of Sussex and six other famous figures, including Sir Elton John, sued the media company over alleged historic privacy breaches. Their insurance only covers £16.2m, leaving a huge shortfall that experts expect the publisher to demand from the Prince.
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