The Duke of Sussex was seen in London today as he attended the opening of a high-profile court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Harry is one of six prominent figures taking legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited over alleged unlawful information gathering. The case, being heard at the Royal Courts of Justice, is expected to run for nine weeks.
Harry is joined in the lawsuit by a powerful lineup, including Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish, campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence, former MP Sir Simon Hughes, and actresses Sadie Frost and Liz Hurley.
As soon as news of Harry’s return broke, speculation exploded: Would he meet King Charles? Could there be a private moment with Prince William?
According to royal watchers, the answer is a firm no.
Both King Charles and Queen Camilla are currently in Scotland—and so are the Prince and Princess of Wales. A royal commentator says the timing is no accident, calling it a “clear line in the sand.”
Speaking to the Mirror, the expert explained that Charles traditionally spends January in Scotland, and William and Catherine’s decision to also schedule engagements there sends a “very deliberate message.”