Prince Harry sat just three seats away from journalists during surprise court appearance
Prince Harry sat just three chairs away from a line of journalists.
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On Monday Prince Harry arrived at the Royal Courts of Justice ahead of the first day of the hearing of the privacy case against Associated Newspapers (ANL).
In court, Prince Harry sat just three chairs away from a line of journalists.
Prince Harry is one of several high-profile individuals to bring claims against ANL for misuse of private information.
Actress Sadie Frost sat next to the royal and both looked engaged with the proceedings.
Prince Harry is one of several high-profile individuals to bring claims against ANL for misuse of private information.
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The Duke of Sussex diligently made notes in a black leather notebook, sending a strong message that he is eager to be across the legal details of this case.
None of the claimants, including Prince Harry, were formally required to be at the hearing on Monday.
The preliminary High Court hearing is scheduled to last four days.
The Daily Mail's publisher has described the allegations as "preposterous smears".
ANL denies the allegations and a preliminary will consider legal arguments and a judge will decide whether it will go any further.
It is unclear whether Prince Harry will stay in the UK for the full four day privacy hearing.
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Prince William and Kate are also not expected to meet with the Duke of Sussex during his trip.
King Charles is understood to be at Highgrove, Gloucestershire, and according to palace sources neither William and Kate nor their children are in London or Windsor as it is the school holidays.
It is unclear whether Prince Harry will stay in the UK for the full four day privacy hearing.