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Prince Harry faces costs ruling after losing Daily Mail lawsuit
A London High Court judge has rejected Prince Harry's legal case against Daily Mail titles, dismissing allegations of widespread unlawful activity including phone hacking. The royal now faces a separate hearing to determine what financial costs he must pay.
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Prince Harry and six other British figures saw their case against Mail titles collapse in the High Court, with the judge rejecting their claims of systematic unlawful conduct. The legal action, which centred on allegations of phone hacking and other privacy breaches, has now been dismissed.
Following the judgment, a separate hearing will be held to determine the financial consequences for the claimants. This costs hearing will establish how much Prince Harry and the other plaintiffs must pay towards the legal expenses of the defendants.
The ruling represents a significant setback for the prince, who has pursued multiple legal battles against media organisations in recent years over privacy and security concerns. The case against the Mail titles was one of several ongoing disputes between members of the royal family and various news outlets.
The outcome comes as Prince Harry has continued to maintain a residence in the United States with his family while engaging in various legal proceedings in the United Kingdom. The costs judgment is expected to be determined at a later date following the conclusion of this ruling.