Prince Harry has been ordered by a judge to make a payment
Judge Orders Prince Harry to Pay Up
A judge has ruled that Prince Harry must pay over $60,000 in legal fees to the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid for his unsuccessful court challenge in a libel lawsuit. The Duke of Sussex had sued Associated Newspapers Ltd. over an article that accused him of trying to conceal his efforts to retain publicly funded protection in the UK after stepping down from his royal duties.
Justice Matthew Nicklin, presiding over the case in the High Court in London, stated that the publisher has a “real prospect” of proving that statements made on behalf of Harry were misleading and that the article in question expressed an “honest opinion” rather than being defamatory. Nicklin refused to dismiss the honest opinion defense, describing it as a “masterclass in the art of ‘spinning’.”
Prince Harry has argued that the article was ”fundamentally inaccurate” and that it defamed him by suggesting he lied in his initial public statements regarding his efforts to challenge the government’s decision to remove his security detail after he and his wife, Meghan, relocated to the US in 2020.
In addition to this lawsuit, Harry also has a pending legal action against the government’s decision to provide him with security on a case-by-case basis when he visits Britain. He claims that the couple’s safety is at risk due to hostility on social media and relentless media scrutiny.
Justice Nicklin has scheduled a three to four-day libel trial to take place between May 17 and July 31.
The Duke of Sussex must pay lawyers’ bills run up by the publisher of The Mail on Sunday after losing the latest stage of a High Court libel battle, a judge says https://t.co/aw71882zhp
— Standard News (@standardnews) December 11, 2023
The judge’s order for Prince Harry to pay $60,927 in legal fees by December 29 is likely to be overshadowed by the amount he will have to pay in another lawsuit against the same publisher.
Associated Newspapers is one of three British tabloid publishers being sued by Prince Harry for allegedly using unlawful means, such as deception, phone hacking, or hiring private investigators, to gather information about him. The Daily Mail publisher recently failed in its attempt to have the lawsuit dismissed, although it succeeded in having some evidence excluded from the trial.
Justice Nicklin, who is also presiding over this case, is currently considering the costs of lawyers for each party’s respective victories.
Prince Harry and his co-claimants, including musician Elton John and actress Elizabeth Hurley, have stated that they spent $2.1 million in preparation for and during the court hearing in March.
PRESS RELEASE: Various Claimants vs. Associated Newspapers Limited pic.twitter.com/ts8iZkhA2m
— Byline Investigates (@BInvestigates) October 6, 2022
The publisher, on the other hand, is seeking up to $949,000.
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What was the judge’s ruling on Prince Harry’s libel lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd?
Judge Orders Prince Harry to Pay Up
In a recent ruling, a judge has ordered Prince Harry to pay over $60,000 in legal fees to the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid. This decision comes as a result of Harry’s unsuccessful court challenge in a libel lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd. The lawsuit was filed by the Duke of Sussex after an article accused him of trying to conceal his efforts to retain publicly funded protection in the UK following his decision to step down from his royal duties.
Justice Matthew Nicklin, presiding over the case in the High Court in London, stated that the publisher has a “real prospect” of proving that the statements made on behalf of Harry were misleading. He also noted that the article in question expressed an “honest opinion” rather than being defamatory. Justice Nicklin refused to dismiss the honest opinion defense, describing it as a “masterclass in the art of ‘spinning’.”
Prince Harry has argued that the article was “fundamentally inaccurate” and defamed him by suggesting he lied in his initial public statements regarding his efforts to challenge the government’s decision to remove his security detail after he and his wife, Meghan, relocated to the US in 2020.
Apart from this lawsuit, Prince Harry also has a pending legal action against the government’s decision to provide him with security on a case-by-case basis when he visits Britain. He claims that their safety is at risk due to hostility on social media and relentless media scrutiny.
Justice Nicklin has scheduled a three to four-day libel trial to take place between May 17 and July 31.
While the judge’s order for Prince Harry to pay $60,927 in legal fees by December 29 is significant, it is likely to be overshadowed by the amount he will have to pay in another lawsuit against the same publisher.
In light of these developments, a question arises: Should Harry have stayed in Britain? The answer to this question will likely vary, and opinions may differ. However, it is essential to remember that personal circumstances, individual choices, and complex factors influence such decisions.
The outcome of the pending libel trial and the ongoing legal actions will shed further light on the complexities surrounding these matters. Until then, the public and media will continue to follow the proceedings closely, ensuring that justice is served and the truth prevails.
Sources:
– “Judge Orders Prince Harry to Pay Over $60,000 in Mail Tabloid Legal Fees” – Associated Press
– Twitter: @standardnews
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