Sentebale v. Harry (Defamation — NEW): On April 10, 2026, the HIV/AIDS charity Harry co-founded in 2006 sued him for defamation in UK High Court. They allege Harry orchestrated an adverse media campaign after resigning as patron in March 2025 over disputes with board chair Dr. Sophie Chandauka. Harry categorically rejects the claims.
Harry v. Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail — Trial): Harry, Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and others allege phone hacking and unlawful surveillance spanning 30 years. Harry testified in January 2026, saying tabloids made Meghan's life misery. Legal costs exceed 7 million.
Harry v. NGN / The Sun (Settled Jan 2025): Harry won an eight-figure settlement (2M+) from Murdoch's NGN. Full apology issued for phone hacking, surveillance, and intrusion into Princess Diana's private life.
- 01Sentebale alleges Harry orchestrated a media campaign causing reputational harm and cyber-bullying of charity leadership.
- 02Harry alleges the Daily Mail publisher used phone hacking, private investigators, and listening devices for 30 years.
- 03Murdoch's NGN admitted to serious intrusion into Harry's life and apologized for targeting Princess Diana.
- 04Harry categorically rejects the Sentebale defamation claims.
Harry has become the first modern royal to systematically fight British media through courts. His cases exposed phone hacking across three newspaper groups, forced over $1.5 billion in total industry payouts, and revealed even the royal family was targeted. The Sentebale suit adds irony — his own charity now suing him.