Prince Harry is reportedly trying to stay positive after a major setback in his long-running legal battle against a British newspaper. However, insiders claimed the financial impact has affected him more than he has publicly admitted. A source claims the Duke of Sussex remains publicly defiant despite facing a potential multimillion-dollar legal bill.
Prince Harry is ‘being very defiant’ about financial hit caused by legal battle, per source
Harry started his latest UK trip on a difficult note after photographers captured him looking solemn outside court following the ruling. The ruling marked another chapter in Harry’s years-long legal dispute, which ultimately did not end in his favor.
According to reports, Harry and six other high-profile claimants, including Sir Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence. They all could collectively face legal costs of up to £50 million. Legal fees in the case reportedly ranged from £350 to £5,000 per hour.
A source claimed the outcome has been particularly difficult for Harry behind closed doors. “Harry’s putting on a brave face, but privately this has been a brutal blow because the financial hit may end up being worse than anyone expected,” the insider alleged.
While the judge will set the final amount, Harry’s individual costs could reportedly top £25 million. This total would cover both his own legal fees and contributions toward the defendants’ expenses.
According to the insider, Harry continues to reject claims about the scale of the financial damage. The source stated, “Harry is being very defiant about all this and saying the numbers are all being exaggerated to try and intimidate him.”
The source also added that it, “make this look like an even bigger loss, but the fact is he did lose the case and by law will have to pay up.”
Harry’s reported legal setback has intensified questions about the finances he and Meghan Markle need to sustain their California lifestyle.
Originally reported by Khushali Srivastava on Reality Tea.
