Prince Harry launches fresh libel claim against British newspaper

Prince Harry has launched a British High Court libel action against the publisher of the Daily Mail, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed.

The royal filed a claim against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) on Wednesday, court filings show.

A spokesperson for the duke said: "I can confirm the duke has filed a complaint against Associated Newspapers Limited."

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It remains unknown which newspaper titles the libel claim relates to or which specific article. ANL publishes the Daily Mail, the Mail on Sunday and the MailOnline.

Harry's wife Meghan Markle successfully brought a privacy claim against ANL regarding articles which reproduced contents of a handwritten letter she sent her father, Thomas Markle.

Meghan was awarded one pound in nominal damages and the newspaper made a front-page apology and paid the duchess' legal costs.

The Duke of Sussex is also involved in litigation against the Home Office over his security arrangements in the UK.

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The duke launched a High Court challenge against a decision which did not allow him to personally pay for police protection for himself and his family.

Harry's lawyers have claimed the Sussexes are "unable to return home" because it is too dangerous.

In January 2021, Harry also settled a defamation lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday over false stories about his relationship with the armed forces.