Sir Elton John has returned to Britain as he arrived at the High Court alongside Prince Harry.
Unlike the royal, the music icon didn't use the main entrance but was still met by scrum of waiting photographers as he got out of his car.
The singer, who arrived at the court wearing a grey suit, is one of a number of high-profile individuals bringing claims against publisher Associated Newspapers over allegations of unlawful information-gathering.
Sir Elton's husband David Furnish, also a claimant, was by the mega star's side.
The Duke of Sussex, actress Liz Hurley and Baroness Doreen Lawrence are among those involved in the case.
The four-day preliminary hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London began today and is set to include ANL’s bid for the claims to be dismissed without a trial.
Actress Sadie Frost is also inside, sitting just in front of the Duke.
Sir Elton didn't respond to questions as he walked to the court this afternoon.
Earlier, Harry arrived at the Royal Courts of Justice flanked by security, a smiling Prince bid waiting photographers and reporters a "good morning" and almost walked into one snapper before he entered the building.
His surprise return comes nearly three months after he laid bare his troubled relationship with his father King Charles and brother Prince William in his controversial autobiography Spare.
It also comes amid questions over whether he and wife Meghan Markle will be in the UK in just six weeks time to attend the Coronation of his father at Westminster Abbey.
It has been confirmed the Sussexes have been in contact with Buckingham Palace regarding attending the historic event - but they have not confirmed if they are attending or not. The day also clashed with their son Archie's fourth birthday.
At the High Court today, the Daily Mail publisher is bringing a bid to end claims brought by people including Harry, Sir Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence over alleged unlawful activity at its titles.
Lawyers said at that time the group have "become aware of compelling and highly distressing evidence that they have been the victims of abhorrent criminal activity and gross breaches of privacy" by ANL, which is also the publisher of The Mail On Sunday and MailOnline.
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In a statement announcing the launch of the legal action, released by Hamlins law firm, it was alleged the unlawful acts included hiring private investigators to secretly place listening devices inside cars and homes and the recording of private phone conversations.
The publisher hit back at the allegations, describing them at the time as "preposterous smears" and a "pre-planned and orchestrated attempt to drag the Mail titles into the phone-hacking scandal".
A spokesperson for ANL also said the allegations were “unsubstantiated and highly defamatory claims, based on no credible evidence”.
A four-day preliminary hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London is due to begin today, which is set to include ANL's bid for the claims to be dismissed without a trial.
