Prince Harry has agreed to a settlement with publisher News Group Newspapers that includes a formal apology and financial compensation.. The New York Times reports this. The publisher acknowledged the illegality of the actions of the private investigators hired to hack Harry's phone and collect personal data, and also issued a " This is the first time News Group, including the owner of The Sun tabloid, has openly admitted guilt.. Moreover, the publisher apologized for journalists’ interference in the private life of the Duke’s mother, Princess Diana.. “We acknowledge and apologize for the suffering caused to the Duke, as well as the damage caused to relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay significant damages.”. The parties announced the agreement the day after the start of the trial. Thus, Harry avoided financial risks, because, according to British law, he must cover the costs of both parties if the compensation awarded by the court were lower than that proposed in the agreement. The amount of Harry's payments was not disclosed.. In addition, former deputy leader of the Labor Party Tom Watson, who accused the publisher of interfering with his private life between 2009 and 2011, also received compensation.. Earlier it was reported that forest fires threaten the estate of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the picturesque area of \u200b\u200bMontecito. Prince Harry will sue the Daily Mail in 2026 News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.