Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology
Prince Harry has agreed to a settlement with two of Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids, The Sun and The Daily Mirror, after they published false and defamatory stories about him.
The settlement comes after Prince Harry sued the publications for invasion of privacy and libel over articles that claimed he had turned his back on the British Armed Forces and abandoned his military comrades. The articles were based on a leaked memo that turned out to be fake.
In a statement released by Prince Harry’s legal team, it was announced that The Sun and The Daily Mirror have issued a full apology to the Duke of Sussex and have agreed to pay damages and legal costs. The amount of the settlement has not been disclosed.
The statement read: “The Duke of Sussex acknowledges and welcomes the apologies from The Sun and The Daily Mirror, and is pleased that this matter has been resolved satisfactorily. Prince Harry is committed to holding the media accountable for their actions and will continue to take legal action when necessary to protect his and his family’s privacy.”
This settlement is just the latest in a string of legal battles between Prince Harry and the British tabloids. In October, Prince Harry settled a lawsuit with the Mail on Sunday over the publication of a private letter he wrote to his father, Prince Charles. The newspaper issued an apology and agreed to pay damages and legal costs.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been vocal about their struggles with the British press and have taken legal action to protect their privacy and reputation. In a statement released earlier this year, Prince Harry said: “I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces.”
The settlement with The Sun and The Daily Mirror is a victory for Prince Harry and a reminder to the media that they will be held accountable for their actions. It also sends a message that false and defamatory stories will not be tolerated, and that the Duke of Sussex will continue to fight for his and his family’s privacy.