Prince Harry continues his legal battle in the UK against tabloid publishers, claiming they obtained private information through unlawful means, while a new connection to Jeffrey Epstein has emerged in court documents.
The Duke of Sussex is pursuing his case against Daily Mail Publisher Associated Newspapers Limited, along with seven other high-profile claimants, alleging that the publications accessed sensitive personal information without consent.
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During proceedings at the Royal Courts of Justice, Harry explained he had not formally complained about some articles because he believed the information may have come from legitimate sources and the institution would likely block complaints.
A surprising Epstein connection has surfaced in which the convicted paedophile stated that “the Palace” asked him to pursue legal action against the New York Post for alleged phone hacking targeting Prince Andrew.
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The email, dated July 12, 2011, was part of the latest documents released by the US Department of Justice and shows Epstein seeking legal advice on whether to file a case in New York.
It remains unclear if “the Palace” referred to Prince Andrew himself or the institution as a whole, while observers note the tone of Epstein’s email appears similar to Harry’s ongoing phone hacking claims, suggesting possible links.