"It is distressing to realise - having seen the evidence and disclosure provided by Associated - that, like other newspapers, Associated targeted me as well as others using unlawful means and the use of private investigators for the purposes of their own profit. "The fact that they have remained completely unapologetic for this illegal behaviour is also distressing."
Harry is one of six other high-profile figures, including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, accusing the Daily Mail's publisher of grave breaches of privacy. The allegations include bugging homes, phone-hacking and dishonestly gathering medical and financial information. Associated Newspapers has denied any wrongdoing, dismissing the allegations as "preposterous smears" and claiming the legal action is "a fishing expedition by [the] claimants and their lawyers".