Prince Harry on Wednesday accused the publisher of two UK newspapers of making his wife Meghan’s life “an absolute misery” as he wrapped up testimony in London’s High Court.
Holding back tears, he called the years-long legal fight against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), publisher of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday, “a horrible experience.”
“Having to sit here and go through this all over again and have them in their own defence claim that I don't have any right to any privacy is disgusting,” Harry said.
He added: “It's a horrible experience, and the worst of it is that by sitting up here and taking a stand against them, like they have done through this litigation they continue to come after me. They've made my wife's life an absolute misery.”
Harry, 41, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California with Meghan, is one of seven claimants suing ANL for privacy breaches, unlawful information gathering, and alleged use of private investigators. Others include Elton John, Liz Hurley, and Sadie Frost.
“There is obviously a personal element to bringing this claim, motivated by truth, justice and accountability, but it is not just about me,” he said. “There is also a social element concerning all the thousands of people whose lives were invaded because of greed.”
He described press coverage of ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy as “full blown stalking” and said constant intrusion created “distrust.”
“This sort of intrusion was terrifying for Chelsy,” he added. “I've never believed that my life is open season to be commercialised by these people.”
ANL has denied the allegations, calling them “lurid” and “preposterous.”
