Prince Harry and six others face massive legal bill after losing phone-hacking case against Daily Mail publisher

Published Aug 20, 04:10 PM UTC

Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants face a significant legal costs bill after losing a phone-hacking case against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. The costs are set to be decided on Friday. The group's claims of illegal information gathering and phone hacking were dismissed in July after an 11-week trial. The publisher's legal costs are estimated at over £34 million, with the claimants having insurance covering £16.2 million, leaving a potential shortfall. A costs law consultant noted the publisher will likely pursue Prince Harry for payment. The battle over costs is expected to be hard-fought, with a potential settlement or final assessment on Friday.