Harry’s Legal Gambit: Why Pulling William and Catherine Into His Case May Backfire
Oh, hello there—come on in and get comfy. I’ve been reading the latest updates from the Sussex vs. Associated Newspapers saga, and… whew. If you thought this story had run out of twists, think again. Here’s the headline: in his ongoing lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail , Prince Harry ’s legal filings have cited material touching on the Prince and Princess of Wales —referencing events from the early 2000s, including alleged surveillance around William’s 21st and historic phone data tied to Catherine when she was a private citizen. They’re not parties to this case. They didn’t file suit. And yet their names are now part of the public paperwork. On one level, you can understand why Harry is intent on pressing his case. The past two decades have included serious scrutiny of tabloid practices in the UK , and some people do feel a broader reckoning is overdue. But the choice to spotlight records involving William and Catherine—especially material from a time when Cathe...