Prince Harry has lost his high-stakes legal battle against the Daily Mail publisher.
In a judgment handed down on Tuesday afternoon, Mr Justice Nicklin ruled all articles published by Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) had not been based on unlawful information gathering.
The Duke of Sussex alleged 14 articles published by the newspaper between 2001 and 2013, were based on information gained through unlawful methods.
He brought the claim alongside six other high-profile figures, including Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish and campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence.
They accused the newspaper of phone hacking, landline tapping and using private investigators to ‘blag’ information such as medical records.
Giving evidence last year, Harry became emotional as he said Associated Newspapers Limited had made his wife Meghan Markle’s life “a misery”.
Key Points
- BREAKING: Prince Harry loses High Court case
- Associated Newspapers says victory is 'magnificent vindication of the Daily Mail's journalism'
- First picture of Prince Harry after UK arrival as he attends film premiere in London
- Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace for UK visit after he says invite ‘was withdrawn’
Associated Newspapers says victory is 'magnificent vindication of the Daily Mail's journalism'
14:21 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
In a statement following the High Court’s ruling, Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers said: “Associated Newspapers welcomes today’s judgment, which is an overwhelming victory for the Daily Mail and its journalists, and for a free press generally.“
Mr Justice Nicklin today cleared the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday, and dismissed every single one of the 97 allegations made by the claimants.
“In every case, the judge accepted the honesty of our journalists’ evidence on how they sourced their stories. This is a magnificent vindication of the Daily Mail’s journalism.
“For some of the most outrageous allegations made when the case was launched in a blaze of publicity four years ago – placing bugs in people’s cars and homes, listening to calls as they were made and illicitly accessing bank accounts – no credible evidence was ever presented.
“As we said at the time, these allegations were ‘lurid’ and ‘preposterous’, and were a fishing expedition by the claimants and their legal teams in a politically motivated campaign to muzzle the free press.
“The reputations of our decent and hard-working journalists were terribly impugned, and today they have been exonerated.
“As the judgment clearly shows, every single article was legitimately sourced.“
Associated Newspapers thanks Mr Justice Nicklin for the patience and wisdom he has displayed throughout this misguided legal action, which has wasted so much valuable court time and more than £50 million in legal costs.
“We will look to resolve outstanding issues, including the recovery of the costs we have incurred while defending ourselves against this egregious litigation.”
Court says journalists gave 'lawful explanations' for stories
14:14 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
In the summary judgment published this afternoon, Mr Justice Nicklin said the journalists who gave evidence gave “lawful explanations” for the information in their stories.
“In broad terms, Associated called journalist witnesses who gave lawful explanations for the sourcing of the disputed articles and incidents,” he wrote.
“The Court accepted their evidence, including their denials of unlawful information gathering.”
BREAKING: Prince Harry loses High Court case
14:12 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
Prince Harry has lost his High Court case against Associated Newspapers.
What are we expecting from High Court judgment this afternoon?
13:50 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
We’re just a few minutes away from the publication of the High Court’s decision on whether the Daily Mail publisher used unlawful methods to gather information for articles.
The complainants are seven high-profile individuals, including Prince Harry, who have accused the newspaper of phone hacking, landline tapping and using private investigators to ‘blag’ information such as medical records.
At 2pm Mr Justice Nicklin is expected to publish his judgment online. We’ll be going through it to bring you all the key points as quickly as possible in this live blog.
Watch: Duke of Sussex arrives at Chatham House for Invictus Games event
13:43 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
The Duke of Sussex has arrived at Chatham House for the first in a series of week-long events celebrating his Invictus Games and ahead of an imminent court ruling.
Prince Harry looked business-like as he stepped from his vehicle at around 1.15pm ahead of the highly-anticipated judgement in his High Court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher expected shortly on Tuesday afternoon.
Scores of photographers and media gathered outside and shouted “Sir, sir” at Harry, but the duke headed straight into the international affairs think tank’s building in central London.
In pictures: Duke of Sussex begins public events on UK trip
13:37 , Bryony Gooch
Duke alleges payments made to private investigator by ANL for confidential information
13:30 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
One of the 14 articles that make up Prince Harry’s case, written in July 2006, concerns conversations between the duke and his brother the Prince of Wales about a statement issued in response to photographs published by Italian media of their “dying mother” Diana, Princess of Wales.
Mr Sherborne said information for the story, titled “Let Her Rest in Peace”, “would not have (been) released” by Clarence House.
He also said a payment of £1,145 for “Confidential Enqs” was made to a private investigator around the date of the story.
ANL said Ms English’s evidence is that the information was provided by a palace press officer and that she “confirmed” with them whether or not William and Harry would object to the story, adding that she was “told they would not”.
Mr White again said any link between the payment and the story was “pure guesswork”.
Duke of Sussex arrives at Chatham House for first public event in UK trip
13:19 , Bryony Gooch
The Duke of Sussex has arrived at Chatham House in London to attend the Invictus Games Foundation Conversation - the first of his public events during his return trip to the UK.
All the changes to Harry's trip to the UK so far
13:00 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
The briefings for Prince Harry’s trip to the UK have changed significantly over the past two weeks due to the ongoing row over security for his family.
27 June - Harry and Meghan accepted an offer to stay in a royal residence during their visit, signifying an improving relationship with his father.
28 June - It is revealed that the Duke of Sussex was rethinking his decision to bring Meghan and his children to the UK after his request for police protection was denied.
1 July - It is announced that the judgment in Harry’s case against the publisher of the Daily Mail is due this Tuesday.
4 July - Meghan and the children revealed to not be accompanying the Duke of Sussex in London. It is not known if they join him for the rest of their trip.
6 July - Prince Harry’s spokesperson reveals that Buckingham Palace revoked its accommodation offer after the duke accepted it.
The spokesperson said Tuesday’s judgment was cited as the reason behind Buckingham Palace’s decision to withdraw the offer.
Prince Harry expected at Invictus Games event this afternoon
12:30 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
Prince Harry is expected at an Invictus Games event this afternoon, which could potentially coincide with the moment Mr Justice Nicklin hands down his judgment.
The Duke of Sussex will attend the fourteenth Invictus Games Foundation Conversation in the early afternoon.
Mr Justice Nicklin’s judgment is due to be handed down at 2pm.
Why did Prince Harry sue the Daily Mail publisher? The Duke’s legal battle in full
12:00 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
The Duke of Sussex has arrived in the UK as the judgment in his high-stakes legal action against the Daily Mail’s publisher is expected to be handed down on Tuesday.
Prince Harry, alongside other prominent public figures including Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish, and campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence, allege that Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) engaged in or commissioned unlawful activities.
These allegedly included hiring private investigators to install listening devices in cars, "blagging" private records, and accessing private phone conversations.
Politician Sir Simon Hughes, actress Sadie Frost, and Liz Hurley are also pursuing legal claims against the publisher, which has "vehemently" dismissed the "preposterous" allegations.
You can read a full timeline of his legal battle against ANL below:
Why did Prince Harry sue the Daily Mail publisher? The Duke’s legal battle in full
Watch: Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace for UK visit after he says invite ‘was withdrawn’
11:30 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
Recap: Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will not join Harry on trip to London
11:00 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
The Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have not accompanied Duke of Sussex in London during the first part of his trip to the UK.
The decision was made after a row broke out over security for the family, resulting in a request for police protection being denied.
No decision has been made on whether they will join Prince Harry for the rest of his five-day trip to the UK.
However, the disappointing outcome has crushed hope for a long-awaited reunion between King Charles and his grandchildren, who he has not seen in four years.
You can read the full story below:
Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will not join Harry on trip to London
What is Prince Harry's itinerary during UK visit?
10:30 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
Prince Harry is visiting the UK to mark the one-year countdown until the Invictus Games are hosted in Birmingham next July. The international multi-sport event supports wounded, injured, and sick military service personnel.
The duke is scheduled to participate in various events and celebrations leading up to the 2027 Games. His itinerary includes a visit to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC), which will serve as the primary venue. He is expected to observe and take part in exhibition events alongside competitors from previous Invictus Games.
While Meghan was initially expected to accompany Harry on these engagements, it remains unclear whether she will now travel to the UK.
Harry’s schedule also features commitments with charities Scotty’s Little Soldiers, where he is an ambassador, and WellChild, of which he is a patron.
Additionally, he had planned to take his children to visit the grave of their grandmother, Princess Diana, at Althorp House in Northamptonshire for the first time, though it is uncertain if this visit will still proceed after his invite to stay at Buckingham Palace was withdrawn “at last moment.”
Comment: After Harry’s Buckingham Palace bust-up, I fear the King will never see his grandchildren again
10:00 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
Hopes of a reconciliation between Prince Harry and other royals have been dashed by a row over his accommodation and security demands during what was supposed to have been a five-day family visit – and it’s an ailing King Charles who is caught in the middle, says Paul Clements.
Why I fear the King won’t see his grandchildren again
First picture of Prince Harry after UK arrival as he attends film premiere in London
09:38 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
Prince Harry has been pictured for the first time after his arrival in the UK on Monday as he attended a film premiere in London.
The duke was snapped alongside Andy Mundy-Castle, Afua Hirsch, and Misan Harriman at Picturehouse Central for the UK premiere of ‘Shoot The People’.
Up to £38m legal costs, 4-year wait and 14 news articles: Harry’s court battle with Daily Mail publisher in numbers
09:30 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
For 45 days, the Royal Courts of Justice hosted a trial which heard claims by Harry and six other household names, including Sir Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, against the Daily Mail’s publisher, Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL).
Alleging unlawful information gathering, from landline tapping to obtaining information through deception, the claimants had suffered “violation”, “profound betrayal” and “shock and horror”, the court heard.
The stakes for both sides are high as Mr Justice Nicklin hands down his ruling on Tuesday.
Below, The Independent looks at the case by numbers:
Up to £38m legal costs, 4 years and 14 news articles: Harry’s court battle in numbers
Daily Mail publisher denied sourcing stories unlawfully at High Court trial
09:00 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
Throughout the High Court claim brought by the Duke of Sussex, Sir Elton John and others, lawyers for the Daily Mail’s publisher denied having obtained any information through unlawful means, saying that its journalists’ stories were sourced correctly.
Antony White KC, for Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), said at the trial’s close that “ordinary, legitimate journalism” was the more likely explanation for how the journalists sourced their stories, instead of phone hacking, blagging, or other unlawful means.
Around 40 journalists had been identified as part of the claim from Harry, Sir Elton, Sadie Frost and others.
The group of household names alleged journalists working for ANL intercepted voicemails and used private investigators to source more than a dozen stories unlawfully.
ANL strongly denied the allegations and defended the claim.
Which high-profile figures took legal action against the Mail publisher?
08:30 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
The Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile individuals brought legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.
Perhaps the most prominent claimant is the duke himself, who previously sued News Group Newspapers (NGN), publisher of The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World, and Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), which published The Mirror, over alleged unlawful information gathering.
Also bringing a claim is Baroness Doreen Lawrence of Clarendon is known for her campaigning following the racist attack in which her son Stephen Lawrence, 18, was murdered in 1993.
Her lawyers allege she was “extensively targeted” by private investigators and ANL.
Sir Elton John and David Furnish were also involved, giving evidence on separate days via video link.
Actor Elizabeth Hurley also gave evidence during the case.
Former Liberal Democrat MP Sir Simon Hughes and actress and film producer Sadie Frost are also involved.
What time will the judgment in Prince Harry's legal case be given?
08:00 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
The High Court judgment following Prince Harry’s case against the Daily Mail publisher is due on Tuesday during the Duke’s visit to the UK.
The Duke of Sussex, along with several other high-profile figures, launched legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over claims that the publisher carried out or commissioned unlawful activities such as hiring private investigators to place listening devices inside cars, “blagging” private records and accessing private phone conversations.
ANL firmly denies the “preposterous” allegations, which are being tried over nine weeks in London.
Mr Justice Nicklin’s judgment is expected to be handed down remotely with no physical hearing at 2pm.
Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace for UK visit after he says invite ‘was withdrawn’
07:26 , Nicole Wootton-Cane
The Duke of Sussex will not be staying at Buckingham Palace during his return to the UK, after accommodation arrangements for his trip reportedly descended into disarray.
Prince Harry landed on Monday and is believed to have arrived in London solo, without the Duchess of Sussex and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, after they pulled out of a visit to the capital because of security concerns.
A spokesperson for the duke described the situation as “disappointing”, stating an offer from the King had been “withdrawn at the last moment”, with a looming High Court judgment against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) on Tuesday cited as the reason.
As frustration appeared to mount on both sides, it is understood that the duke initially declined the offer for himself and his family, who are no longer accompanying him to London, last Saturday. However, he later made a U-turn, asking to stay for a single night.
Buckingham Palace indicated the appropriate hospitality and staffing provisions were no longer available. The palace also reportedly believes the duke’s longstanding legal case complicated the matter and could potentially compromise the King’s constitutional position.
You can read more below:
Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace for UK visit
Prince Harry to discover if he has won case against Daily Mail
07:00 , Holly Evans
The Duke of Sussex and a group of other household names are set to find out whether they have won their High Court cases against the Daily Mail’s publisher.
During an 11-week trial earlier this year, the High Court in London heard claims brought by the group – which also includes Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish – against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) of unlawful information-gathering.
These include allegations of voicemail interception, landline tapping and obtaining information by deception – also known as “blagging”, carried out by private investigators, freelance journalists and ANL staff.
ANL strongly denies the claims and defended the case, saying it “has established a complete defence to all parts of the claims on the merits” and that the cases have been brought too late.
The trial concluded at the end of March, with Mr Justice Nicklin now expected to give a written ruling on Tuesday July 7.
What were the top allegations against the Daily Mail?
06:00 , Holly Evans
- During around two hours of cross-examination in January, Harry said he could not complain about some of the 14 articles in his case at the time “because of the institution I was in”.
- Baroness Doreen Lawrence claimed the Daily Mail was “pretending” to support her in getting justice for her son Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered in a racist attack in 1993. Her lawyers claim she was “extensively targeted” by private investigators to obtain information, including through corrupt payments to police.
- Sir Elton and Mr Furnish alleged 10 articles about them were based on unlawful information gathering, including unlawfully obtained medical information and landline tapping. The couple claimed their son Zachary’s birth certificate was stolen before they received a copy, with the Rocketman singer telling the court their case “contains the most horrendous things in the world that you can ever suffer from a privacy point of view”.
- Actress Sadie Frost claimed that information behind some articles about her had been “hacked from my voicemails”, as they “were word for word” from her messages.
- Part of her claim relates to an unpublished article about a 2003 ectopic pregnancy, which Frost said she only told her partner and “maybe also one of her very close friends”.
The Middleton masterstroke: How Kate showed Harry and Meghan what a real family looks like
05:00 , Holly Evans
As far as family portraits go, the latest one from the Middletons is a blinder. Wholesome nature backdrop? Check. Cute pet? Check. And – here’s the crucial bit – smiles that actually reach their eyes? A prevailing vibe that they might actually, whisper it, like each other? Check.
The group snap in question was released as part of a fresh drop of images (cooler people than me might call it a photo “dump”, but that doesn’t feel very regal) celebrating the Princess of Wales completing the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Kate, who announced last year that she is in remission from cancer after undergoing chemotherapy, hiked up Scafell Pike in the Lake District, Ben Nevis in Scotland, and Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa, in Wales over the course of a weekend, and was joined by her family after climbing the latter. The pictures released at the weekend, days ahead of Harry and his family rumoured return to the UK, show her embracing and chatting with her husband, children George, Charlotte and Louis, parents Michael and Carole and younger brother James.
Read the full analysis here:
The Middleton masterstroke: How Kate showed the royals what a real family looks like
How Harry called out press over treatment of Meghan when they were first dating
04:00 , Holly Evans
The Duchess of Sussex’s difficult experience with the press stretches back a decade to when news first broke she was dating the Duke of Sussex.
Harry, giving evidence on the verge of tears at the High Court in his legal battle against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) in January, told how the publisher of the Daily Mail “made my wife’s life an absolute misery”.
Just months after the late Queen’s grandson fell for American actress Meghan Markle, after they met on a blind date in 2016, Harry attacked the media in general over its “abuse and harassment” of his then-girlfriend.
Kensington Palace warned on his behalf: “This is not a game – it is her life.”
In a lengthy and strongly worded statement, Harry’s then-communications secretary, Jason Knauf, outlined the difficulties Meghan had experienced since news of their relationship became public.
He said Suits star Meghan had experienced “the smear on the front page of a national newspaper; the racial undertones of comment pieces; and the outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments”.
Mr Knauf said: “The past week has seen a line crossed. His girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment.”
Harry, who, along with Meghan quit as a senior working royal in 2020, grew up fully aware of the impact of overwhelming media intrusion on the daily life of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
Harry’s dislike of the media seemingly intensified following the birth of his first child, Prince Archie, as he sought to protect his family.
Kate talks dinosaurs and blows kisses during visit to children’s hospital
03:00 , Holly Evans
The Princess of Wales blew a kiss to a little boy with a rare vein condition during a hospital visit after the youngster made the affectionate gesture.
Kate and three-year-old Arjun traded tokens of affection when she visited Evelina London Children’s Hospital to meet children being treated at a new cardiac unit – part of a project to turn Evelina into the capital’s most comprehensive medical centre for youngsters.
She was wearing a bracelet which appeared to be made from string, made for her by her daughter Princess Charlotte when she undertook her recent Three Peaks Challenge.
Read the full article here:
Kate talks dinosaurs and blows kisses during visit to children’s hospital
What has Prince Harry's spokesperson said?
02:00 , Holly Evans
A spokesman for Prince Harry said: “I am aware of multiple briefings from Buckingham Palace last week suggesting that the duke had not accepted the offer of accommodation at a royal residence.
“Following (the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures) Ravec’s decision not to provide security for his family, the duke spent last week making alternative security arrangements.
“Once those arrangements were in place, he was able to formally accept the offer of accommodation for himself over the weekend.”
The spokesman added: “It is therefore disappointing that the offer has now been withdrawn, with Tuesday’s judgment in the Associated Newspapers Limited case cited as the reason.
“Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday. It is therefore unclear why, having formally accepted the accommodation offer, it has now been withdrawn at the last moment.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla hire videographer to produce ‘on-trend’ content for royal household
01:00 , Holly Evans
Buckingham Palace is advertising for a videographer to help the Royal family produce on-trend content for social media.
The full-time role pays £52,000 and entails the staff member working on everything from major state events to behind-the-scene moments.
It marks the first time that a videographer has been hired by a British monarch.
According to reports in The Times, King Charles is said to be “very enthusiastic” about the position.
Read the full article here:
King Charles and Queen Camilla hire videographer to produce ‘on-trend’ content
Why I fear the King will never see his grandchildren again
Tuesday 7 July 2026 00:00 , Holly Evans
For a royal couple best known for maintaining an iron grip on their sunny public profile, do I detect a little disquiet in Sussexland?
Prince Harry is making his way from America’s west coast to the UK for a five-day visit on his own. He had initially wanted his wife, Meghan, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, to accompany him on what is first and foremost a promotional trip for next year’s Invictus Games – but also so they could be reunited with their grandfather, whom they last saw four years ago, before King Charles underwent gruelling treatment for cancer.
For reasons that are not yet fully clear, but which seem to involve an impasse about the British taxpayer providing police protection for the Californians, the Duke has decided at the eleventh hour to travel alone. The full family reunion will simply have to wait – if it ever happens at all. I now fear that the King will never see his grandchildren again.
Read the full analysis from Paul Clements here:
Why I fear the King won’t see his grandchildren again
The Middleton masterstroke: How Kate showed Harry and Meghan what a real family looks like
Monday 6 July 2026 23:00 , Holly Evans
As far as family portraits go, the latest one from the Middletons is a blinder. Wholesome nature backdrop? Check. Cute pet? Check. And – here’s the crucial bit – smiles that actually reach their eyes? A prevailing vibe that they might actually, whisper it, like each other? Check.
The group snap in question was released as part of a fresh drop of images (cooler people than me might call it a photo “dump”, but that doesn’t feel very regal) celebrating the Princess of Wales completing the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Kate, who announced last year that she is in remission from cancer after undergoing chemotherapy, hiked up Scafell Pike in the Lake District, Ben Nevis in Scotland, and Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa, in Wales over the course of a weekend, and was joined by her family after climbing the latter. The pictures released at the weekend, days ahead of Harry and his family rumoured return to the UK, show her embracing and chatting with her husband, children George, Charlotte and Louis, parents Michael and Carole and younger brother James.
Read the full analysis here:
The Middleton masterstroke: How Kate showed the royals what a real family looks like
In pictures: King Charles visits The Royal Tank Regiment
Monday 6 July 2026 22:00 , Harriette Boucher
All the changes to Harry's trip to the UK so far
Monday 6 July 2026 21:30 , Harriette Boucher
The briefings for Prince Harry’s trip to the UK have changed significantly over the past two weeks due to the ongoing row over security for his family.
27 June - Harry and Meghan accepted an offer to stay in a royal residence during their visit, signifying an improving relationship with his father.
28 June - It is revealed that the Duke of Sussex was rethinking his decision to bring Meghan and his children to the UK after his request for police protection was denied.
1 July - It is announced that the judgment in Harry’s case against the publisher of the Daily Mail is due this Tuesday.
4 July - Meghan and the children revealed to not be accompanying the Duke of Sussex in London. It is not known if they join him for the rest of their trip.
6 July - Prince Harry’s spokesperson reveals that Buckingham Palace revoked its accommodation offer after the duke accepted it.
The spokesperson said Tuesday’s judgment was cited as the reason behind Buckingham Palace’s decision to withdraw the offer.
ICMYI: Duke only wanted to stay at Buckingham Palace for one night
Monday 6 July 2026 21:00 , Harriette Boucher
Prince Harry had only planned to stay at Buckingham Palace for one night during to his visit to the UK.
He is said to have spent most of last week making alternative arrangements before formally accepting the offer for himself – for a single night.
According to the Press Association, the duke initially turned down the offer for himself and his family, who are no longer accompanying him to London, on Saturday, before making a U-turn later in the day and asking to stay himself.
Questions have been raised on the Sussex side as to whether the offer of a bed at a royal residence was ever intended to be available once Harry had accepted it.
The Royal Household requires a minimum level of notice to ensure he could be hosted appropriately at a royal residence.
It has been reported that he accepted the offer too late and the appropriate hospitality and staffing provision was no longer available.
The Buckingham Palace is also said to believe that the longstanding legal case against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL complicated the matter, and could compromise the King’s constitutional position.
Watch: Meghan and children will not join Harry as he arrives in London next week
Monday 6 July 2026 20:30 , Harriette Boucher
Catherine visits children's hospital to hear about cancer care expansion plans
Monday 6 July 2026 20:00 , Harriette Boucher
The Princess of Wales visited the Evelina London Children’s Hospital on Wednesday to learn about its cancer care expansion plans.
The future queen is the hospital’s patron and has visited a number of times over the years to get updates about its progress and last made a trip in 2023 to open its children’s day centre.
Evelina London is expanding its services to meet increasing demand and plans are under way for a new hospital building next to the existing site, expected to open in the early 2030s.
What is Prince Harry's itinerary during his visit to England?
Monday 6 July 2026 19:30 , Harriette Boucher
Harry is visiting the UK to celebrate the one-year countdown to his Invictus Games, which is being hosted in Birmingham next July.
The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick military service personnel.
The duke is set to participate in events and celebrations for the lead-up to the event.
His itinerary includes a visit to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC), the primary venue for the 2027 Games.
He is expected to watch and take part in a series of exhibition events alongside competitors from previous Invictus Games.
Meghan was expected to accompany Harry on these outings, but is unclear whether she will now come to the UK.
Harry’s itinerary also include engagements with charities Scotty’s Little Soldiers, of which he is an ambassador, and WellChild, of which he is a patron.
He was also planning to take his children to visit the grave of their grandmother, Princess Diana, at Althorp House in Northamptonshire for the first time.
It is unclear if this will still go ahead.
Why is Harry in court with Daily Mail's publisher?
Monday 6 July 2026 19:00 , Harriette Boucher
Prince Harry has claimed that his invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace was revoked ahead of the expected judgement in his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, which is due on Tuesday.
The Duke of Sussex, along with several other high-profile figures, launched legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over claims that the publisher carried out or commissioned unlawful activities such as hiring private investigators to place listening devices inside cars, “blagging” private records and accessing private phone conversations.
ANL firmly denies the “preposterous” allegations, which are being tried over nine weeks in London.
A spokesperson for Harry said Tuesday’s judgment in the case was cited as the reason the offer was rescinded.
“Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday,” the spokesperson said.
“It is therefore unclear why, having formally accepted the accommodation offer, it has now been withdrawn at the last moment.”
Breaking: Prince Harry arrives in the UK
Monday 6 July 2026 18:36 , Holly Evans
The Duke of Sussex has arrived in the UK, a spokesperson for Harry has confirmed.
Harry is carrying out five days of appearances in London and Birmingham, including marking the one year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.
