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Prince Harry launches Libel case against the publisher of the DM

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lemsip Sat 26-Feb-22 21:17:42

www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/02/23/prince-harry-launches-libel-case-against-daily-mail-publisher/

The Duke of Sussex has launched a libel action against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday over a story alleging that he lied about offering to pay for his UK police protection.

The claim was lodged with the High Court on Wednesday afternoon.

merlotgran Sun 27-Feb-22 08:50:18

When I read the OP I thought it must be old news. I’m losing count.

It’s like Groundhog Day.

Casdon Sun 27-Feb-22 09:10:48

If somebody says something it is proven that they said it. There is evidence. If a newspaper makes up a story without evidence it is pernicious. Both may be untrue, but they are not the same thing at all.

Zoejory Sun 27-Feb-22 09:14:29

Casdon

If somebody says something it is proven that they said it. There is evidence. If a newspaper makes up a story without evidence it is pernicious. Both may be untrue, but they are not the same thing at all.

Personally I'd be inclined to be a lot more angry with a close relative lying about my family in a television interview, than a popular newspaper. The latter are filled with half truths and misinformation and most of us appreciate that.

Germanshepherdsmum Sun 27-Feb-22 09:28:47

I’m sure the press prints all manner of conjecture and untruths about the RF but do they sue? No. They have this thing called ‘dignity’ which Harry has lost somewhere along the line, I suspect after meeting his wife.

Casdon Sun 27-Feb-22 09:31:44

This is the third claim against the same newspaper group, one Harry won, one still pending. They are mounting a vendetta against him. Regardless of what people think of him, he has every right to sue when the media lie about him. I don’t care who it is, every citizen should support claims of this kind which newspapers will continue to get away with if they aren’t challenged. NB he isn’t claiming against a half truth or misinformation, but a lie.

volver Sun 27-Feb-22 09:35:48

Germanshepherdsmum

I’m sure the press prints all manner of conjecture and untruths about the RF but do they sue? No. They have this thing called ‘dignity’ which Harry has lost somewhere along the line, I suspect after meeting his wife.

Oh aye?

www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a32722321/kate-middleton-prince-william-suing-tatler-magazine-lies/

Did Prince William lose his dignity after meeting his wife?

Anniebach Sun 27-Feb-22 09:40:35

The mail has named the person they claim has lied.

This pair said a member of a family had asked questions about the skin colour of their unborn child but refused to give a name , thus leaving an entire family open to accusations of racism whilst they safeguard themselves .

Germanshepherdsmum Sun 27-Feb-22 09:46:35

I looked at the link you kindly supplied volver. It refers to ‘legal letters‘ being sent. That’s not the same as starting a libel action.