Prince Harry’s phone-hacking lawsuit against the Daily Mail’s publisher, Associated Newspapers, is set to go to trial in early 2026, as confirmed by London’s High Court. The claims arise from alleged voicemail interceptions and privacy breaches dating back 30 years, with the legal costs projected to exceed £38 million ($47.8 million). Alongside Harry, notable claimants include singer Elton John and actresses Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost, all pursuing justice for similar allegations against the media giant. Associated Newspapers has consistently denied any wrongdoing and seeks to dismiss the lawsuits, but previous attempts to do so were rejected.
