Prince Harry Stands by Elizabeth Hurley in Court Following His Own Emotional Testimony Against U.K. Tabloids
Elizabeth Hurley, Damian Hurley and Prince Harry arrive at the High Court in London on Jan. 22, 2026.
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Prince Harry Supports Elizabeth Hurley in High Court Testimony
Prince Harry attended the High Court in London on January 22, 2026, in a show of solidarity for actress Elizabeth Hurley, who was providing testimony as part of a legal battle against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. Hurley is part of a group of seven claimants, including notable figures like Elton John and Sadie Frost, accusing the publisher of unlawful information-gathering methods.
The proceedings followed Prince Harry’s emotional testimony on January 21, where he described the impact of press coverage on his wife, Meghan Markle, stating that it had made her life "an absolute misery."
On the morning of January 22, Hurley arrived at court accompanied by her son, Damian, 23. She took her place in the witness box shortly after 10:30 a.m., swearing on a Bible to tell the truth before facing questions from Associated Newspapers’ lawyer, Antony White.
Prince Harry was initially scheduled to appear in court later in the week, but his testimony had been expedited due to the brevity of White’s opening statement—a turn of events that some in Harry’s legal team criticized as a tactical move.
Elizabeth Hurley and son Damian Hurley.
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Hurley’s testimony was considered critical in the ongoing case, which addresses serious allegations regarding media practices. After Prince Harry concluded his almost two-hour testimony on January 21, he expressed the emotional toll the lawsuit has taken, stating the situation worsened despite his legal efforts.
"By standing up here and taking a stand against them, this has continued to come after me," Harry remarked, his voice filled with emotion. "They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery." He emphasized the need for accountability, noting, "It’s fundamentally wrong to put all of us through all of this again. What’s required is an apology and some accountability."
Following the court proceedings, Harry left the building approximately 30 minutes later, appearing in a better mood as he acknowledged supporters and photographers.
In a witness statement, Harry cited “vicious” and sometimes “racist” media coverage as a driving factor behind his decision to pursue legal action against the publications since his relationship with Meghan began in 2016. This ongoing legal battle marks his third and final confrontation with British media outlets. Previously, Harry reached a substantial settlement with the publisher of The Sun and secured a major victory against Mirror Group Newspapers, which resulted in a significant award and acknowledgment of unlawful practices.
