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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jim Waterson Media editor

Prince Harry says intrusion by ‘vile’ tabloids had devastating impact

Prince Harry arriving at court on Tuesday
Prince Harry arriving at court on Tuesday. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Prince Harry has said “vile” British tabloids had a “devastating impact” on his mental health by portraying him as an irresponsible “thicko” prone to underage drinking and drug taking.

The prince told the high court that the “constant intrusion by tabloid press” eventually forced him to move his family to California while warning that Rishi Sunak’s government was at “rock bottom” and avoids scrutiny by getting “in bed” with friendly newspapers.

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