Prince Harry-Daily Mail trial live: Duke to give evidence as court hears of ‘paranoia’ caused by tracking his movements
The High Court has heard that Prince Harry will begin giving evidence in his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail on Wednesday.
The Duke of Sussex, Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish, campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence, politician Sir Simon Hughes and actresses Sadie Frost and Liz Hurley are taking legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over allegations of illegal information collection.
On Monday and Tuesday the court heard details of Harry’s “distress” and “paranoia” after a number of articles appeared in newspapers, some of which included intimate details of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy.
This included “sleeping arrangements” and Harry giving Miss Davy a “set of keys”, as well as regular visits to her home in Belgravia.
David Sherborne, representing the duke, told the court the former couple’s efforts were “completely frustrated” by the illegal actions of private detectives working for ANL.
Discussing an article by journalist Rebecca English in the Daily Mail, which included travel plans for a holiday in Africa, the barrister said: “Not only were they intrusive, they had serious security implications.”
ANL has denied the charges and the trial will last over nine weeks.
Prince Harry will begin evidence at 11.30am
Prince Harry will begin giving evidence at a High Court hearing on his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail on Wednesday.
Harry, Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish, campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence, politician Sir Simon Hughes and actresses Sadie Frost and Liz Hurley are taking legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over allegations of illegal information collection.
The Duke of Sussex attended the court on Monday and proceedings began on Tuesday, but he was seen leaving the Royal Courts of Justice in London during his lunch break.
He was scheduled to give evidence on Thursday, but the plaintiffs’ and ANL’s opening submissions wrapped up earlier than expected on Tuesday.
The hearing will continue at 10.30am, with Harry expected to arrive in court at 11am and give evidence around 11.30am.
Holly Evans21 January 2026 08:30
Prince Harry and ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s sleeping arrangements ‘obtained illegally by Daily Mail publisher’
The Duke’s lawyer, David Sherborne, said on Tuesday that an article published in January 2010 contained “detailed details” about their plans as a couple and even Harry’s “preferences for where he likes to spend the night.”
Other details published in the paper included how the Duke of Sussex gave his then-on-off partner a “set of keys” to managing their long-distance relationship.
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Holly EvansJanuary 20, 2026 16:51
Prince Harry may begin evidence on Wednesday
The Duke of Sussex could begin giving evidence in his case against the Daily Mail publisher on Wednesday, the High Court has heard.
Harry, Sir Elton John, husband David Furnish, campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence, politician Sir Simon Hughes and actresses Sadie Frost and Liz Hurley are taking legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over allegations of illegal information collection.
This includes allegations that information about the articles was obtained by carrying out or commissioning illegal activities such as wiretapping and “spoofing” private records.
ANL has vehemently denied any wrongdoing and is defending the allegations.
Harry attended court on Monday and proceedings began on Tuesday, but he was seen leaving the Royal Courts of Justice in London during the lunch break.
He was originally scheduled to give evidence on Thursday, but the plaintiffs’ and ANL’s opening submissions wrapped up earlier than expected on Tuesday.
David Sherborne, who represents the group, said he would “make efforts to have the Duke of Sussex here at 14:00 tomorrow.”
“I will do my best, we will inform the court and the defendant,” he said.
Holly Evans20 January 2026 16:50
