(MENAFN) Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles, failed to make an appearance on Monday at the High Court in London, where he is suing a British tabloid publisher. The judge expressed surprise at his absence, while the newspapers' lawyer deemed it "extraordinary." However, Prince Harry is expected to face rigorous questioning in the witness box on Tuesday, marking the first time in 130 years that a senior British royal gives evidence in court.
The lawsuit involves more than 100 high-profile individuals, including Prince Harry, who are suing the Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) for alleged phone-hacking and other unlawful activities that took place between 1991 and 2011. The trial commenced last month, with legal representatives for Prince Harry and three other claimants endeavoring to establish that senior editors and executives were aware of and sanctioned the illicit gathering of information.
This week, the focus of the trial revolves around Prince Harry's allegations. It was anticipated that he would attend court on Monday. However, his lawyer, David Sherborne, informed Judge Timothy Fancourt that Prince Harry had flown from his residence in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, following his daughter Lilibet's second birthday celebration. Consequently, he was unable to be present to give his testimony on Monday.
The absence of Prince Harry at the High Court has raised eyebrows and garnered attention, as the case against the tabloid publisher continues to unfold. The significance of his testimony and the unique circumstance of a senior royal participating in a court case has generated considerable public interest. As the trial progresses, the focus will now shift to Prince Harry's appearance on Tuesday and the anticipated hours of questioning he will face in relation to the alleged unlawful activities carried out by the newspaper publisher.
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