Daily Mail Royal Editor Denies Using Investigator to Obtain Prince Harry Information

In Brief

Rebecca English denies seeking Prince Harry flight details or using private investigator for information.

Key Facts

• Rebecca English is the Daily Mail’s royal editor.
• Prince Harry has cited six Daily Mail articles with Rebecca English’s name in his case against Associated Newspapers Ltd.
• Emails shown at the high court trial suggest a private investigator 'went out on a limb' to assist Rebecca English.
• Rebecca English denies asking a freelance journalist for Prince Harry’s flight details, stating the information came from other sources.
• The case involves allegations of using private investigators to obtain information about the Duke of Sussex and his former girlfriends.

What Happened

At a high court trial, Daily Mail royal editor Rebecca English denied using a private investigator to 'blag' information about Prince Harry. Emails were presented suggesting the investigator took unusual steps to assist her, but English stated that flight details were obtained from sources other than a freelance journalist. The case concerns Prince Harry’s legal action against Associated Newspapers Ltd, publisher of the Daily Mail.

Why It Matters

The trial highlights ongoing legal scrutiny over journalistic practices involving privacy and information gathering related to public figures. The outcome may influence media conduct and privacy law enforcement concerning the use of private investigators. It also reflects broader tensions between the royal family and certain media outlets.