# Prince Harry, others face £50m legal bill after phone-hacking loss

Prince Harry and other claimants lost a phone-hacking case against a major newspaper group. They could now be ordered to pay up to £50 million in legal costs. This highlights the financial risks of high-profile privacy lawsuits against media organizations.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/07/prince-harry-lawsuit-mail-publisher-phone-hacking-claims) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:56:50 GMT