The prince, who became the first royal in 130 years to testify in court during a separate lawsuit against the press, was at times confrontational as Associated’s barrister Antony White argued that the disputed articles were sourced lawfully.
Harry Pushes Back Against Claims of Media Friendships
During questioning, Harry rejected suggestions that he had friendly relationships with journalists who covered the royal family, or that his own social circle had leaked information to the tabloids.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I am not friends with any of these journalists and I never have been,” he said firmly, describing what he called a life of “24-hour surveillance.”
“My social circles were not leaky. I want to make that absolutely clear.”
He also dismissed accusations that he had used an anonymous Facebook account under the name “Mr Mischief” to exchange messages with Mail on Sunday reporter Charlotte Griffiths.
Harry insisted that he “would have to cut contact” with anyone he suspected of sharing information.