Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has suffered a significant setback in his ongoing lawsuit against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun newspaper. A London High Court judge has ruled that Prince Harry will not be permitted to include claims of being the victim of bugging and tracking devices in his case.
This decision marks a major development in the six-year-long lawsuit, in which Prince Harry alleges that NGN engaged in unlawful information gathering by its journalists and contractors. The prince has accused the media organization of invading his privacy and gathering sensitive information through illicit means.
Although the exact details of the alleged bugging and tracking devices are unclear, the fact that Prince Harry is not allowed to pursue this claim is a substantial blow to his case. This ruling may limit the scope of his lawsuit and potentially undermine his overall strategy.
News Group Newspapers, the defendant in the case, is likely to view this decision as a significant victory. The company has consistently denied any wrongdoing and maintains that its journalists and contractors acted within the law in gathering information about Prince Harry.
Prince Harry's lawsuit is part of a broader effort by the royal family to hold the media accountable for their actions. The prince, along with his wife Meghan Markle, has been vocal about the need for greater press accountability and has advocated for changes to the way the media operates.
This latest development in Prince Harry's lawsuit will likely be closely watched by media organizations and the royal family. As the case continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this ruling will impact the final outcome and what implications it may have for the future of media and press freedom.