Prince Harry has testified in a London court against the British tabloid press, particularly against the Mirror Newspaper Group for allegedly hacking his cellphone over a decade ago. Throughout the proceedings, Harry maintained that the Mirror reporters illegally intercepted his voicemails, dug up his personal information, and created a sense of distrust and paranoia that he has experienced since childhood. It was an extraordinary and ordinary sight in the High Court, as Harry faced questions and objections from the Mirror Group’s lawyer, Andrew Green. Despite the legal proceedings, Harry used the platform to advocate for a comprehensive reform of the British press, stating that the state of the British press was at “rock bottom.” However, to win the legal case, Harry must convince the judge that the Mirror Group unlawfully obtained his private information, including his voicemail messages, which would be a difficult task, given how much time has passed since the alleged hacking took place. The trial is expected to last a few weeks, and Harry will continue testifying in the coming days.
