Prince Harry's legal battle against Daily Mail publisher escalates

Prince Harry, joined by Elton John and several other prominent figures, has intensified his legal battle against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, accusing them of decades-long unlawful information gathering, such as phone tapping and obtaining medical records by deception. Their lawyers argue that current disclosures show widespread privacy breaches by journalists, but contend that only a partial picture of the alleged wrongdoing has emerged. Associated Newspapers denies all allegations, labeling them 'simply preposterous' and stating that the claimants have yet to provide concrete evidence or specifics to support their claims. The current court hearings focus on disclosure issues ahead of a full trial expected next year. This legal action comes as Prince Harry also faces personal and security challenges, following a recent court loss over his police protection in the UK and ongoing estrangement from his father, King Charles. Harry has publicly criticized both the royal establishment and the media, alleging collusion to harm his reputation and family.