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Prince Harry Takes on the Daily Mail in Landmark Libel Case
**The High Court has witnessed a momentous day, as Prince Harry and other high-profile claimants, including Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, took their seats to bring alleged historical privacy breaches against the publishers of the Daily Mail to light. The stakes are high for all parties involved, and this case is being hailed as the 'super case' of the year.
For Prince Harry, this is his last chance to tackle the British press in court. After years of fighting for reform, he has brought together a team of experts to take on Associated Newspapers (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail, over alleged breaches of privacy. The duke's barrister told the court that there was a "culture of unlawful information gathering" at ANL, with the newspaper group allegedly using private investigators to hack phones, deceive people into revealing private information, and even plant bugs in homes and cars.
Harry is suing over 14 articles published between 2001 and 2013, many of which centered on his relationship with Chelsy Davy. He claims that the intrusion was "terrifying" and created a sense of distrust and suspicion, leaving him paranoid beyond belief. The duke's lawyers argue that ANL knew about these practices but chose to ignore them, allowing their newspaper group to reap the benefits.
ANL strongly denies any wrongdoing, insisting that its stories were properly sourced and often derived from Harry's own friends. Paul Dacre, one of Fleet Street's most feared editors, is leading the defense. Neither side wants to back down, and this nine-week case promises to be a battle for the ages.
The fact that Prince Harry seems more relaxed ahead of this trial is telling. He has already secured victories against two other tabloids – winning part of his case against the Daily Mirror and settling with The Sun – and this is his last chance to expose what he believes are the "dark arts" of British newspapers.
As the battlelines are drawn, one thing is clear: reputations on all sides are at stake. Will Prince Harry emerge victorious in his fight for press reform? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – this case will have far-reaching implications for the future of journalism in the UK.
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What's Next?
**All claimants are expected to give evidence over the coming weeks, which promises to be a dramatic and intense experience. The trial has a long way to run, but one thing is clear: this case will leave an indelible mark on the world of journalism.
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