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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Abbie Llewelyn

Former top judge hits out against ‘vilification’ after Harry whitewash claim

Britain's Prince Harry leaves the Birmingham Children's Hospital after celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first WellChild Nurse programme, in Birmingham, Britain, July 9, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner - (Reuters)

A former lord chief justice of England and Wales has spoken out against the “vilification” of judges following comments made by Prince Harry.

The Duke of Sussex said the High Court ruling in his privacy case against the Daily Mail’s publisher Associated Newspapers was “a complete and obvious whitewash”.

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