On January 22, Prince Harry Reach a settlement with Rupert MurdochNews Group newspapers before their trial began.
The settlement included an eight-figure sum and a public apology acknowledging legal wrongdoing from 1996 to 2011.
In the apology, NGN acknowledged “phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators.”
The apology also acknowledged other privacy violations against Prince Harry and his late mother, Princess Diana.
Princess Diana died in August 1997 during a car accident while the paparazzi were watching her.
“NGN also apologizes to the Duke for the impact of the extensive coverage and serious interference in his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, his late mother, particularly during his younger years,” the apology said. Partially reads.
He added: “We acknowledge and apologize for the distress caused to the Duke, and the damage to relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him significant compensation.”
And now, Princess Diana's brother, charles spencer, He has A statement was shared His Instagram special after the settlement.
“It takes an enormous amount of courage to take on major media organizations like this, and incredible tenacity to beat them,” Charles wrote, along with a screenshot of a BBC headline indicating the “heavy damages” Harry would pay.
Charles continued: “It's great that Harry has also received an apology to his mother, and I'm sure she will be very touched by this, and she will also be really proud.”
“Well done indeed,” he concluded the statement.