Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m
The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.
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Notable Quotes
"I am now taking the time necessary to consider both the substantive and the costs judgment and whether to pursue appeals against decisions in either judgment or both."
— Sir Simon Hughes , Politician
"We came to court seeking justice and accountability. But we have received neither."
— Prince Harry , Celebrity
"We came to court seeking justice and accountability. But we have received neither."
— Baroness Lawrence , Activist
Key People
Baroness Lawrence is a racial justice campaigner known for her advocacy following the murder of her son.
A filmmaker and husband of Sir Elton John.
An actress and model who is a claimant in the case.
Prince Harry is the Duke of Sussex and a member of the British royal family.
An actress and one of the claimants against Associated Newspapers.
A renowned singer and one of the claimants in the case.
A former Liberal Democrat minister and claimant in the case.
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The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.
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