The Duke of Sussex and six other well-known figures will have to pay an initial £9.5 million to Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers for its legal fees over their failed unlawful information gathering claims, a High Court judge has ruled.
Court ruling details
The ruling marks a significant financial setback for the group, which had pursued legal action against the publisher. The claims, which were unsuccessful, centred on allegations of unlawful information gathering.
Associated Newspapers, which publishes the Daily Mail, will receive the sum to cover its legal costs arising from the case. The judge's decision means the seven individuals are jointly responsible for the payment.
Impact of the decision
The payment of £9.5 million is described as a huge blow to Prince Harry and the other claimants. The exact breakdown of how the sum will be divided among the seven has not been disclosed.
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Further details are expected to emerge as the case continues to develop.
