Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is certainly one of a number of public figures whose lawsuits in opposition to Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) can be thought of at a trial as a result of start in Might.

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Decide Timothy Fancourt dominated on Wednesday that Harry’s case, which alleges illegal data gathering on behalf of MGN journalists between 1996 and 2011, must be a part of the trial.

David Sherborne, a lawyer representing Harry and the opposite claimants, earlier informed the court docket that Harry can be “the one witness” relied upon in his case – elevating the prospect of the prince getting into the witness field to provide proof.