Prince Harry Straightens Out Another Explosive Interview With Eyes on Britain’s Tabloids Backed by Hugh Grant

Published 07/11/2024, 12:09 AM EDT

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Years have passed since Prince Harry departed royal life to reside in the United States with Meghan Markle. Despite the passage of time, criticism from experts in the UK and relentless scrutiny from British tabloids has not waned; if anything, they have intensified, requiring the Sussex couple to remain vigilant. While the Duke and the Duchess are not known for seeking the spotlight, they have nonetheless faced its glare, prompting Prince Harry to take a proactive stance in a pointed interview aimed at British publications, supported by Hugh Grant.

Throughout the years, Prince Harry has participated in various candid interviews that have fueled media headlines. This latest development, however, could exceed previous occurrences, marking a potential shift in dynamics.

All about Prince Harry’s new interview accompanied by Hugh Grant

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Chris Ship, ITV's royal editor, recently revealed on X that Prince Harry will feature in an upcoming documentary titled Tabloids on Trial, discussing phone hacking in an interview with an ITV reporter. The conversations will include Hugh Grant, Charlotte Church, and Paul Gascoigne. According to reports, the Duke shared his motivations for exposing the illegal practices of British tabloids.

The documentary is scheduled to debut on Thursday, July 25. Alongside this announcement, two new photos were released: one of the Duke of Sussex alone and another showing him in conversation with Becca Barry, a health correspondent at ITV News. Additionally, The Hollywood Reporter noted that the documentary aims to delve into what the leadership at Fleet Street knew as scandals unfolded within Britain's tabloid press.

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The Duke has been dedicated to transforming the UK's media landscape and has recently pursued legal action in four lawsuits against British newspaper publishers. Thus, the documentary appears a meticulous move on his part as he plans to move back to the UK.

Prince Harry’s legal confrontations with tabloids in the UK

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In December 2023, following an extended legal battle, Prince Harry secured a victory in his lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) concerning allegations of phone hacking and other unlawful activities. However, this win propelled him to further pursue ongoing litigations against the press and tabloids in the UK. In a statement conveyed by his lawyer David Sherbourne, it was made clear that the Prince's "mission continues" despite this legal success.

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According to Reuters, the Duke is also engaged in legal action against News Group Newspapers (NGN) for alleged privacy violations spanning from the mid-1990s to 2016, although NGN has refuted these claims. However, Judge Fancourt dismissed his claims of NGN's phone hacking, citing the UK's statutory limitation of six years after a privacy breach to file a lawsuit. Additionally, Prince Harry is also allegedly suing Associated Newspapers for unlawful information gathering and defamation. As these legal battles intensify, the upcoming documentary suggests that Prince Harry is preparing to address these challenges head-on.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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