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Prince Harry Accuses *Mail on Sunday* of 'Destructive' Campaign Against Meghan

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  Published in Media and Entertainment on Wednesday, January 21st 2026 at 15:12 GMT by 7News Miami
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London, UK - January 21st, 2026 - In a deeply personal and emotionally charged testimony delivered today, Prince Harry accused the publisher of The Mail on Sunday of waging a relentless and "destructive" campaign against his wife, Meghan Markle. The Duke of Sussex's appearance in court marks a significant escalation in the ongoing legal battle concerning privacy and publication rights, and underscores the profound impact the British media has had on the couple's lives.

The hearing, part of Meghan's lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday for publishing excerpts from a private letter she wrote to her father, Thomas Markle, saw Harry detail the profound distress he and his family have experienced as a result of the publication's actions. His testimony, delivered with visible emotion, painted a picture of a relentless campaign that he believes has contributed to a climate of paranoia and heightened security risks for his family.

"It's really telling that what I've had to do, is spend all of this time, all of this money, to try and get some sort of protection, some sort of redress, for my wife after what I believe to be a vicious and unrelenting campaign -- that's written and portrayed by British media -- that has ultimately destroyed her," Harry stated during his testimony. He emphasized the significant resources - both time and money - expended on legal battles in an attempt to secure some measure of protection for his wife from what he described as an ongoing assault.

Harry's concern wasn't limited to the immediate harm caused by the publication of the letter. He expressed a deep-seated fear that the publisher's actions are part of a wider pattern of behavior from the British press. He articulated a belief that the press has consistently sought to "trash" his wife, contributing to a sense of paranoia within his family and fueling a constant state of scrutiny. This perception is compounded by concerns regarding the family's safety.

"I've always felt really very paranoid, that the business of the British press, over all of these years, has done everything it can to trash my wife," he explained. This sentiment reflects a long-running and often public tension between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and various elements of the British media, particularly following their decision to step back from their roles as senior royals in 2020.

Beyond the emotional toll, Harry raised serious concerns about the potential for real-world consequences. He argued that the publisher's conduct not only eroded Meghan's dignity but also contributed to heightened security risks for his family. His statement, "There is a serious risk that it will happen again," highlights a profound anxiety about the potential for future media intrusion and its associated dangers. This concern likely stems from experiences the couple has had since relocating to California, and the challenges of navigating public life under constant media attention.

The lawsuit itself centers on the Mail on Sunday's publication of a letter written by Meghan to her father, Thomas Markle, in 2018. The publication of the private correspondence intensified the already fraught relationship between Meghan and her family, and has led to a protracted legal battle focusing on privacy rights and the boundaries of journalistic freedom. While Harry's testimony doesn't directly address the specifics of the letter's publication, it offers a broader context to the legal dispute, presenting it as a symptom of a larger problem: a perceived hostile and unrelenting campaign by the British media against his wife.

Legal experts anticipate that Harry's testimony, while emotionally impactful, will be meticulously scrutinized by both sides. The case has far-reaching implications for privacy laws and the relationship between the press and public figures, particularly those with a history of complex and publicly documented familial relationships. The outcome could shape the landscape of media reporting and the protections afforded to individuals facing intense public scrutiny for years to come.