Lord Tom Watson described the Duke of Sussex as a “predator” in a statement after Prince Harry settled his legal action against News Group Newspapers (NGN), who offered a “full and unequivocal apology” for “serious intrusion” by The Sun and for phone hacking by private investigators working for the News of the World.
Harry, 40, alleged he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for NGN.
The duke’s barrister said parties had “reached an agreement” and NGN offered an “unequivocal apology” and would pay “substantial damages.”
NGN had denied unlawful activity took place at The Sun.
The former Labour deputy leader was also taking legal action against the publisher and settled his claim.
He was also offered a “full and unequivocal apology” by NGN “for the unwarranted intrusion carried out into his private life during his time in Government by the News of the World during the period 2009-2011.”
