Prince Harry Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Set for 2026

Prince Harry, along with six other high-profile claimants including Elton John and actresses Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost, will take their privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers, to trial in early 2026. The lawsuit alleges serious privacy breaches, including phone hacking and the interception of voicemails, dating back over 30 years. Associated Newspapers has categorically denied the claims and previously attempted to have the lawsuits dismissed, a request that was rejected by the court. Legal costs for both sides are projected to exceed £38 million ($47.8 million). This case signifies the first time Associated has been implicated in the ongoing phone-hacking scandal that has plagued British tabloids for over a decade. Prince Harry has expressed his intent to pursue justice for himself and others, citing support from the late Queen Elizabeth II for his legal battles against the press.