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Former Royal Editor Accused of Unlawful Info Gathering

3/9/2026

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Katie Nicholl, former royal editor at the Mail on Sunday, faces accusations of unlawful information gathering about Prince Harry and Sadie Frost.
Nicholl says her information came from reliable contacts in their social circles, denying phone hacking or illegal methods.
In court, she rejected claims of commissioning a private investigator to obtain Frost's sensitive medical details.
The trial continues as Associated Newspapers Ltd denies wrongdoing, underscoring ongoing media ethics concerns.

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Katie Nicholl, former royal editor at the Mail on Sunday, faces accusations of unlawful information gathering about Prince Harry and Sadie Frost.
Nicholl says her information came from reliable contacts in their social circles, denying phone hacking or illegal methods.
In court, she rejected claims of commissioning a private investigator to obtain Frost's sensitive medical details.
The trial continues as Associated Newspapers Ltd denies wrongdoing, underscoring ongoing media ethics concerns.