A courtroom visit takes priority
Prince Harry is packing his bags for a quick trip back to the United Kingdom, but family time is not on the checklist. The Duke of Sussex is due in London later this month for the opening of a High Court trial tied to his lawsuit against Associated Newspapers. This case is the last in a string of legal battles Harry has launched at British publishers. The lawsuit has been going on since 2022, and it’s just one of several Prince Harry has filed against media organizations over alleged breaches of privacy, unlawful practies and fake news. Associated Newspapers (ANL) also publishes The Mail on Sunday and MailOnline.
Prince Harry departs the Royal Courts of Justice in #London in his role as claimant . #PrinceHarry is one of several claimants along #EltonJohn and Sadie Frost in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. 📷: Neil Mockford + @dkitwood pic.twitter.com/gaRt1bgC2w
— Getty Images Entertainment (@GettyVIP) March 27, 2023
He is not the only name involved in the legal battle. Other celebrities like Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, and Sadie Frost are suing the same group. They claim that the company collected private information illegally, opening a High Court trial. In response, Associated Newspapers has strongly denied the accusations, so this showdown is expected to be major when it kicks off.
Father and son are not likely to cross paths
Even though the Prince is back on home grounds, royal insiders say he probably will not see his father, King Charles, during the visit. The two did meet briefly in September, which was their first face-to-face moment in nearly eighteen months. However, it looks like King Charles might avoid any overlaps on purpose to stay away from active court dramas. Reports also say he will most likely be at Balmoral or another residence in Scotland.
So while Prince Harry will be facing judges and lawyers, the King will be keeping his distance. Harry’s last visit in September only lasted a few days, with a short 55-minute private tea with King Charles at Clarence House. After that, both sides remained quiett looks like this month will be just as low-key family-wise.
Security battles continue behind the scenes
The trial is expected to begin on January 19, 2026, and Prince Harry is lined up to be the first witness to take the stand. While in London, PEOPLE Magazine reported that he recently scored a huge step forward in his fight to restore his official UK security. A full review is underway, which Harry says is critical because he refuses to bring Meghan Markle and their children, Archie, and Lilibet, back to Britain unless they are fully protected.
