Prince Harry and Elton John lose case against Daily Mail publisher

Prince Harry and six other high-profile individuals have had their lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, dismissed by the British High Court. The court's decision, detailed in a 436-page ruling, found that the claimants did not successfully prove their accusations of unlawful information gathering.

Among the other claimants were Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Elizabeth Hurley, and Sadie Frost. The legal battle, which commenced in October 2022, alleged that Associated Newspapers had employed illicit methods over several years to obtain information. These accusations included hiring private investigators to intercept voicemails, landline calls, and to bug private vehicles and homes.

Further allegations suggested that the publisher had also gained access to bank accounts and financial transactions through "unlawful means and manipulation," according to Variety. Associated Newspapers has consistently denied these claims. The High Court's ruling on Tuesday signifies a significant setback for the celebrities involved in the case.