Charles Spencer reveals how 'proud' late Princess Diana would have been of Prince Harry
Charles Spencer has spoken of how his late sister, Princess Diana, would have been "proud" of her son, Prince Harry, following his win in court on Wednesday.
Sharing an article about Harry's win, the Earl penned: "It takes an enormous amount of guts to take on major media organisations like this, and incredible tenacity to win against them. It's wonderful that Harry also secured an apology for his mother - she would be immensely touched by this, I’m sure, and also rightly proud. Well done indeed."
As part of Harry's win, the Duke of Sussex earned an apology for his late mother who tabloid publications often wrote stories about.
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A statement from News Group Newspaper's said: "NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World.
"NGN further apologises to the duke for the impact on him of the extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, his late mother, in particular during his younger years."
Fans applauded Harry's actions against NGN, with one penning: "He's an absolute legend. His courage in taking them on when they have thrown everything at him for the last few years is astonishing. I'm so glad he got that apology, both for himself and for his lovely mum. I hope the vendetta against him and his family stops."
A second added: "I think he did it for his mum," while a third commented: "Good for Prince Harry - BRAVO. It does take courage - especially in light of all the criticism he and the Duchess receive regularly - we all have to stand up for what is right. Yes he is a public figure - but he is also a human being. And I would like to think his Mum would be pleased and proud."
News of Harry's settlement comes after the trial was delayed twice on Tuesday before a request was made by barristers for both sides for a third adjournment until 10am on Wednesday.
David Sherborne, barrister for the Duke and Lord Watson (another claimant), said: "Mr Hudson and I would not be asking for further time if we did not think it stood any prospect of potentially saving a lot of court time."
When Harry, 40, lodged his claim over five years ago, he accused NGN of unlawful information gathering. Between 1996 and 2011, he claimed that journalists and private investigators employed by NGN illegally accessed his personal information.
Around 40 other claimants, including the likes of Hugh Grant and Sienna Miller, have already settled claims against Murdoch's group.
Others who have settled cases include: ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne; comic Catherine Tate; radio presenter Chris Moyles; Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm; former Boyzone member Shane Lynch and actor Mathew Horne.
The Duke of Sussex and Earl Spencer still have a close bond, with Charles being one of those attended a service marking the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games, which Harry founded in 2014.
Charles was among the relatives to support Harry as they walked in their mother's funeral cortège, with the Earl delivering a moving eulogy at the service.
