In a tense exchange during a cross-examination by Antony White, Prince Harry vehemently denied that his social circles were the source of leaks to the journalists who wrote the 14 articles he has complained about.
The prince bristled at the suggestion that the journalists may have obtained their stories through legitimate means, insisting that his “social circles were not leaky.” He added that if he had any suspicions about someone, he was forced to cut them off from his inner circle.
The heated debate is part of a high-profile legal battle between Prince Harry and Associated Newspapers, the publisher of several British tabloids. The prince is seeking damages, claiming the articles in question were an invasion of his privacy and contained false information.
White, representing the publisher, is attempting to establish that some of the journalists may have had access to information about the prince through his own social connections, rather than through unlawful means such as phone hacking or other illicit methods.
However, Harry firmly pushed back against this line of questioning, adamantly defending the integrity of his social circles and maintaining that he had to distance himself from anyone he suspected of being a potential source of leaks to the media.
The tense exchange highlights the ongoing tension between the royal family and the British press, with Prince Harry at the forefront of the battle to protect his privacy and that of his family. The outcome of this legal case could have significant implications for the relationship between the royals and the media going forward.
As the cross-examination continues, the public will be closely watching to see how Prince Harry navigates the delicate balance between his desire for privacy and the media’s relentless pursuit of stories about the royal family.
