Prince Harry became emotional during his court appearance in London as he accused the Daily Mail of causing distress to his wife Meghan. The Duke of Sussex, along with six other individuals such as Elton John, is suing Associated Newspapers for privacy violations spanning several decades. Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Mail on Sunday, has dismissed the claims as baseless, stating that their information was sourced legitimately.

Testifying in court for his lawsuit against the press, Prince Harry expressed his frustration at having to endure the ordeal and emphasized the importance of receiving an apology and holding the responsible parties accountable. He highlighted the impact of the situation, stating that it has been a distressing experience for him and his wife. Despite facing questioning from the publisher’s lawyer, Harry vehemently denied any close ties between journalists and his social circle.

The core of Prince Harry’s legal case revolves around 14 articles that his legal team argues were produced through unlawful means such as phone hacking and deception. Associated’s lawyer countered by claiming that the information was obtained legally, pointing out a former royal editor’s alleged connections with Prince Harry’s social group. Prince Harry challenged this assertion by questioning the use of private investigators for acquiring information, emphasizing the commercialization of his private life by the media.

In his testimony, Prince Harry expressed his discomfort with the necessity of engaging with reporters and the feeling of being coerced into a relationship with them. Despite acknowledging the professional interactions, he criticized the tabloid’s actions of exploiting his private life for commercial gain.