In his statement, relayed by his lawyer outside the High Court, Prince Harry expressed that the ruling was "vindicating" and "affirming." He remarked, "I’ve been told that slaying dragons will get you burned, but in light of today’s victory and the importance of doing what is needed for a free and honest press, it is a worthwhile price to pay."
This part of Prince Harry's statement drew public attention, with some interpreting it as a subtle shade at the 75-year-old monarch, King Charles. The interpretation stems from Harry's detailed account of a conversation with his father at Prince Philip's funeral in 2021, as mentioned in his memoir, "Spare."
According to Harry, instead of inquiring about his family, particularly his wife Meghan Markle, who had recently moved to California, Charles and Prince William were more interested in how Harry's lawsuit was progressing. In his memoir, Harry quoted his father as saying, "Still ongoing. Suicide mission, Pa mumbled. Maybe. But it’s worth it."
Prince Harry conveyed his determination to prove the press as more than liars but as lawbreakers, expressing his intention to see some of them thrown into jail. He asserted that the aggressive attacks against him were driven by the press's awareness of his hard evidence and the matter's public interest.
The nuanced language in Prince Harry's official statement has sparked discussions about potential tensions within the royal family, particularly between Harry and King Charles.
