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Prince Harry, Elton John Sue ANL Over Privacy Violations

1/27/2026

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Seven high-profile figures, including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John, sue Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over unlawful information gathering, including voicemail interception.
Sir Simon Hughes, former Lib Dem MP, expressed distress in court over ANL's alleged targeting.
ANL denies wrongdoing and says the lawsuits were filed too late.
The London trial is set to conclude in March.
This case marks Prince Harry's third legal battle against newspaper groups.

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Seven high-profile figures, including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John, sue Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over unlawful information gathering, including voicemail interception.
Sir Simon Hughes, former Lib Dem MP, expressed distress in court over ANL's alleged targeting.
ANL denies wrongdoing and says the lawsuits were filed too late.
The London trial is set to conclude in March.
This case marks Prince Harry's third legal battle against newspaper groups.