"The messages were disclosed to London's High Court as part of the British Duke's privacy claim against Associated Newspapers Limited, publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday. They suggested the pair were on closer terms than Harry had indicated."
"Ms Griffiths, 40, now editor at large, had told the High Court earlier in March, that she had socialised in some of the same circles as the younger royals. She described how Prince Harry 'friended' her on Facebook in 2011 and sent her his mobile number before they exchanged messages online."
"When the Duke gave evidence, he said he had 'no idea' whether she moved in his social circles and insisted he had only met Ms Griffiths once, at a party hosted by their mutual friend Arthur Landon."
Prince Harry's messages to Charlotte Griffiths, a Mail on Sunday reporter, revealed a friendship contrary to his court statements. He had claimed to have met her only once and cut off contact upon learning she was a journalist. However, messages showed he had sent affectionate notes and had socialized with her. Griffiths confirmed they had mutual friends and had attended parties together. The trial concluded with closing submissions, and the judge will rule later on the privacy claim against Associated Newspapers Limited.
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