Charles Spencer has expressed how proud his late sister, Princess Diana, would have been of her son, Prince Harry, following his recent court victory.
In response to an article about Harry’s success, the Earl remarked, “It takes an enormous amount of guts to take on major media organizations and incredible tenacity to emerge victorious. It’s wonderful that Harry also secured an apology for his mother—she would surely be immensely touched by this and rightly proud. Well done indeed.”
As part of his legal win, Prince Harry received an apology regarding the tabloid coverage surrounding his late mother. News Group Newspapers (NGN) released a statement offering a “full and unequivocal” apology to the Duke of Sussex for phone hacking, surveillance, and the misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators affiliated with the News of the World.
The statement further acknowledged the significant intrusion into both Harry’s life and that of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, particularly during his younger years.
Supporters have praised Harry’s courageous actions against NGN. One fan wrote, “He’s an absolute legend. His bravery in standing up to them after they’ve thrown everything at him for years is astounding. I’m so glad he received that apology for himself and his lovely mum. I hope the vendetta against him and his family comes to an end.” Another added, “I think he did it for his mum,” while a third commented, “Good for Prince Harry—BRAVO. It takes courage, especially given all the criticism he and the Duchess face regularly. Standing up for what is right is essential. Yes, he is a public figure, but he’s also a human being, and I would like to believe his mum would be pleased and proud.”
Harry’s settlement came after the trial faced multiple delays; barristers for both sides requested a third adjournment just before the case was set to proceed.
David Sherborne, representing the Duke, noted, “Mr. Hudson and I would not be asking for additional time if we didn’t believe it could potentially save a lot of court time.”
When Harry, now 40, filed his claim over five years ago, he alleged that NGN engaged in unlawful information gathering, asserting that between 1996 and 2011, journalists and private investigators employed by the organization illegally accessed his personal information.
