Prince Harry has suffered another major blow in recent times. This comes after a judge ruled to deny his plea for a preliminary trial in his current court dispute with Mail on Sunday. Some time ago, The Mail on Sunday released some posts regarding the Duke’s current fight with the Home Office for police protection.
However, Prince Harry maintained that “serious harm” was done to his dignity as a result of the posts. He also alleged that his philanthropic deeds were undermined by the post. The royal also said that the article had caused him a lot of pain, embarrassment, and stress that is still going on.
High Court Denies Prince Harry’s Motion
However, a High Court judge has denied Harry’s motion. According to reports, it is understood that Harry’s lawyers had moved the motion that the matter of “severe harm” be tried as a preliminary issue. The judge dismissed their motion and ruled that the Mail on Sunday must be afforded the opportunity to present its position objectively.
Prince Harry Deals With A Major Legal Blow As Judge Denies His Motion
Mr Justice Nicklin said, “I have refused to direct trial of the issue of serious harm. I appreciate that the Claimant’s [Harry’s] case is one based solely upon inference, but ultimately this is an issue of fact. The Defendant [Associated Newspapers] must have an opportunity to advance any factual case in answer to the Claimant’s inferential case. This makes the issue unsuitable for determination as a preliminary issue.”
Regardless of this, the judge maintained that the motion could still be impartially tried in the future. This means that Prince Harry will still have the opportunity to present his side of the story when it comes to a full trial much later. The Sussexes have dragged the newspapers to court in the past.
In 2021, Meghan Markle prevailed in a court case against the Associate Newspaper. The news company was indicted for releasing a handwritten note addressed by the Duchess to her separated father, Thomas Markle. Meghan argued that the publication desecrated her privacy.
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