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Prince Harry Settles Phone-Hacking Case With Murdoch-Owned Newspapers

News Group Newspapers has given a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for serious intrusion into his private life and agreed to pay substantial damages.
The apology covers serious intrusion by The Sun between 1996 and 2011, including unlawful activities by private investigators.
The apology also addresses phone hacking, surveillance, and misuse of private information at the News of the World.
Prince Harry's lawyer stated that he faces similar issues as other victims of unlawful information gathering, like Sienna Miller and Hugh Grant.

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