Prince Harry Allegedly Suing UK Tabloid Over Spying on Prince William's 21st Party

Prince Harry's ongoing legal battle against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail, has revealed allegations that private investigators were used to unlawfully gather information on Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Evidence presented in the High Court includes invoices allegedly linked to spying on Prince William's 21st birthday party and attempts to access Kate Middleton's mobile phone data and contact lists. Alongside Harry, other high-profile claimants such as Elton John, David Furnish, and Sadie Frost accuse the publisher of commissioning invasive tactics like phone hacking, burglaries, and placing listening devices. Associated Newspapers denies these allegations, describing them as "lurid" and "preposterous," and seeks to limit the scope of the legal claims. The case highlights the tense dynamics within the royal family, as these claims risk deepening the rift between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William. The trial, potentially lasting up to nine weeks, is set to proceed next year after preliminary hearings that included remote participation by Harry.