Prince Harry trial judge says key witness can give evidence by videolink

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry arrives during the first week of a nine-week trial lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, which Britain's Prince Harry and others are suing over allegations of privacy breaches dating back 30 years, at the High Court in London, Britain, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - A witness ⁠whose testimony could decide the outcome of a privacy lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and other ⁠high-profile figures against the Daily Mail's publisher will be allowed to give evidence remotely, the judge ‌hearing the case ruled on Thursday.

Harry, the younger son of King Charles, and six others including singer Elton John have accused Associated Newspapers' tabloids at the High Court in London of being involved in unlawful information gathering such as phone hacking dating back 30 years.