Prince Harry Faces Setback in Legal Battle Against British Tabloids

On Tuesday, May 21, Prince Harry faced a setback in his legal battle against Britain’s tabloids as the high court rejected a bid to involve Rupert Murdoch in allegations regarding the acquisition and concealment of personal details by Mr. Murdoch’s London papers.

Justice Timothy Fancourt's 284-page ruling stated that Harry's lawyers and other plaintiffs could not modify their complaint against News Group Newspapers to include Mr. Murdoch and other senior News Group executives. The judge emphasized that the case should focus on resolving individual causes of action rather than targeting high-profile individuals.

Time Frame Limitation

The judge also dismissed Harry’s request to expand the time frame of alleged unlawful actions, ruling out claims dating before 1996 and after 2011. This decision eliminates allegations related to actions targeting his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, or his wife, Meghan.

Harry's legal efforts continue in the wake of these developments, as he seeks redress for the invasion of privacy by the British tabloids.