Royal Daily Insider

Prince Harry’s legal action against Associated Newspapers has already been one of the most closely watched royal court cases in recent years, but fresh testimony has given the dispute a new and more delicate layer. During proceedings in London, the High Court heard evidence from Charlotte Griffiths, now editor at large at the Mail on Sunday, who described past social contact with the Duke of Sussex during the early 2010s. According to coverage of the hearing, Griffiths said Harry sent her a Facebook friend request in 2011 and that they were both present at a party connected to mutual social circles in 2012. She also described being in contact with him by phone and text in relation to that gathering. The evidence matters because Harry is one of several claimants accusing Associated Newspapers Limited of unlawful information gathering over many years, including the use of private investigators and other intrusive methods. The publisher denies the allegations. The new courtroom detail doe...