In front of a judge presiding over a court case related to phone-hacking accusations made against The Mirror group newspaper publisher, Prince Harry spoke frankly about his awareness regarding conceivable hack attempts aimed at his private communication channels.
Prince Harry voiced concern about potential miscarriages of justice stemming from lacklustre efforts to pursue accountability within media outlets for illegal activities like hacking into individuals' phones.
When addressing questions posed by Andrew Green KC representing The Mirror Group Newspapers as part of cross-examination at Rolls Building concerning hard facts or material proofs supporting allegations made against TMGN employees involved in possible phone hacking attempts aimed at Prince Harry's devices.
"I cannot confirm whether my devices were attacked or not.
That is one of the reasons why I am here in court," Harry replied, frustrated that he did not have evidence that could support his allegations.
During the trial the Duke of Sussex testified that he had strong evidence to support his claims of suspicious behavior and being hacked on a large scale. He expressed concerns regarding potential injustice if his claims were not acknowledged by Judge Fancourt.
The Duke stated that he believed articles published by The People contained deceptive information which cited "palace sources".
Despite the fact that neither he nor Ms. Davy had shared any information with the Palace at that time.
In his opinion such reports were likely obtained through phone hacking rather than true insider sources.
When pressed on whether or not this was based solely on speculation Harry disagreed with this characterization.
During questioning from Mr. Green. Harry dismissed rumors about two of Ms. Davys' friends releasing personal details to the media as unlikely and rejected accusations that he prioritized his military duties over their relationship in one particular article. Additionally.
He criticized The Mirror for publishing inaccurate stories about him and Ms. Davys' experiences at a lapdancing club.
Pointing out one particularly egregious detail which was entirely fabricated. The Duke also corrected a misrepresentation made in regards to an alleged outburst from Ms. Davy about his visit to said club in a written statement submitted as evidence: "I don't think Chelsy did go mad about me going there." In court today, Prince Harry recounted an incident in London involving a reckless paparazzi photographer who endangered lives while attempting to flee from him and his police protection officers.
After jumping a red light and driving dangerously on the wrong side of the road, Harry claims that this behavior is abnormal for paparazzi photographers and suspects illegal devices were involved.
Despite struggling to justify previous hacking claims during his first day on testimony, Prince Harry provided more clear evidence today but still admits to being unaware of certain story sources outside of official palace statements or interviews he himself gave. He also maintains that he did not collaborate with Omid Scobie on Finding Freedom. The Mirror Group has denied all accusations.
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