The move by Harry, Duke of Sussex, comes days after he and Meghan took legal action against a different newspaper in response to what he called "bullying" by some sections of the British media. A spokeswoman for News Group Newspapers, publisher of The Sun, confirmed that a claim had been issued by Harry. Court documents first reported by website Byline Investigates also show that Harry is targeting Mirror Group Newspapers, owned by Reach PLC, with the legal action. Harry and Kate targetedFriday's legal action relates to events that happened before Harry and Meghan met. News Group Newspapers and Mirror Group Newspapers faced millions of pounds of civil claims after the scandal, with celebrities including former footballer Paul Gascoigne and actors Hugh Grant and Steve Coogan receiving damages.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 04, 2019 19:18 UTC