Prince Harry Settles Privacy Lawsuit Against Murdoch's UK Tabloids

Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN) over alleged unlawful information gathering, with the publisher agreeing to pay substantial damages and issuing a full apology. The legal action, initiated in 2019, accused NGN of phone hacking and unlawful surveillance by The Sun and the defunct News of the World from 1996 to 2011. Harry claimed that these activities invaded his privacy and affected his relationships, also impacting his late mother, Princess Diana. A settlement was reached just as a lengthy trial was about to begin, with both parties finally agreeing after intense negotiations. Former British lawmaker Tom Watson was also part of the lawsuit and received an apology and damages. This resolution marks the first time NGN admitted wrongdoing at The Sun, although it had previously acknowledged similar misconduct at the News of the World.