Prince Harry’s move to take legal action against tabloids for alleged phone hacking is part of the royal’s ramped-up aggressive PR approach designed to send a message to the media, according to commentators. Buckingham Palace confirmed claims had been filed at the high court regarding alleged illegal interception of voicemail messages. It is not known precisely which period the alleged hacking relates to, although it is likely to be historical. It is understood there is a six-year limit on claims, which begins when the claimant first learns about the offence. The lengthy legal process means any potential trial involving Harry would be unlikely to take place before October 2020.

Source: The Guardian October 05, 2019 13:31 UTC