Today in Focus Prince Harry gets emotional in court - The Latest
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Jan 21, 2026 
Aaron Sharp, Senior National News Editor at The Guardian, dives into the significant court case where Prince Harry accuses the Daily Mail of serious privacy violations. He discusses Harry's motivations for facing tabloid journalists in court, detailing allegations of illegal information gathering. The emotional toll on Harry and the historical implications of a royal testifying are highlighted. Sharp also addresses the broader scrutiny of celebrity claimants and the potential fallout for Buckingham Palace amidst this high-profile legal battle.
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Harry Frames Case As Personal Reckoning
- Prince Harry sees this case as a public reckoning with tabloid practices that shaped his life and family relationships.
- He demands accountability from newspapers he blames for causing personal harm and intrusive reporting.
Allegations Of Illegal Newsgathering
- Harry alleges Associated Newspapers used illegal methods like phone hacking, blagging and private investigators to get stories about him.
- He argues many published stories could only have come from unlawful information-gathering, not ordinary sources.
Mail Says Stories Came From Social Contacts
- ANL defends itself by saying journalists simply spoke to people who leaked stories or encountered Harry socially.
- An example cited was a reporter allegedly contacting him via a Facebook profile called 'Mr Mischief', which Harry denies existing.