Prince Harry mentions Prince William and Kate Middleton in witness statement

Updated January 21, 2026 at 3:50 pm ET — After taking the stage, prince harry A list of individuals with whom he had “frequent contact” during the time specified in the lawsuit was provided.

Harry listed his brothers, prince williamand sister-in-law princess kate middleton According to witness testimony people.

The lawsuit covers events from 1996 to 2014, but the Duke of Sussex has since become estranged from William, 43, and Kate, 44, due to family tensions.

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as prince harry Appearing in the latest legal action against the British tabloid publication, he revealed how the ordeal affected his wife Meghan Markle.

“It just continues to follow me by standing here against them,” a tearful Harry, 41, reportedly said during a witness statement on Wednesday, January 21. people. “They have made my wife’s life miserable, Your Majesty.”

Harry and several other high-profile plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers in 2022, claiming that the newspaper’s publisher Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and Online mailing Invading their privacy.

“These individuals have become aware of compelling and deeply distressing evidence that they were victims of abhorrent criminal activity and egregious violations of privacy by the Associated Press,” a press release stated then. “These men have been the subject of public attention throughout their professional and personal lives. They are united in their desire to live in a world where the press operates freely and responsibly. A media that represents the truth, is informed by facts, is trustworthy and operates ethically and in the interests of the British people.”

Harry and Meghan, 44 Lives in Montecito, Californiathe entire legal battle. (The couple, who have son Prince Archie, 6, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 4, left the UK in 2020 and no longer serve as senior royals.)

“Over the course of this litigation, (media coverage) will only get worse, not better,” Harry added during Wednesday’s testimony. “It’s fundamentally wrong for all of us to go through this again. What we need is an apology and some accountability. It was a horrific experience.”

After appearing in court, Harry further explained why he was involved in the legal dispute.

Harry said in his witness letter: “In late 2016, when my relationship with my now wife Meghan became public, I became increasingly uncomfortable with the lack of action being taken against the media following vicious and sustained attacks, harassment and intrusive and sometimes racist articles about Meghan.” people. “It got worse when she got pregnant and our son Archie was born.”

The couple has been candid about the public scrutiny they faced during their relationship.

Meghan said in the couple’s statement: “I regret believing this because I think I could have done more if I had actually seen this not happening.” CBS’s biggest interviews in 2021. “I guess I wasn’t supposed to see it. I wasn’t supposed to know. And now, because we’re actually on the other side, we’re actually not only surviving but thriving.”

Harry, who is estranged from other members of the royal family, has since sought a more private life with Meghan in California.

“Harry is very happy in his private world,” a source said Exclusive story US Weekly earlier this month. “Even though he grew up (as a royal), he never felt comfortable in that environment. He felt more like himself here. He had a crazy schedule, coming in and out of the palace gates and not being able to go out or have a personal life.”

Harry has also been involved in a number of other legal proceedings to ensure his family has appropriate security every time they return to the UK. Victory was achieved in that situation Earlier this month, that meant he would be eligible for armed security.