Prince Harry has settled his case against News Group Newspapers, receiving substantial damages and an apology over "unlawful activities" by The Sun.

Prince Harry has settled his High Court privacy invasion case against the publisher of The Sun on what was due to be the first day of a weeks-long civil trial - in an "extraordinary" development.

LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Harry claimed victory in his long-running legal battle against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group, after reaching a deal to settle his lawsuit which included an apology for unlawful actions relating to the Sun for the first time.

Prince Harry has settled his case against News Group Newspapers, receiving substantial damages and an apology over "unlawful activities" by The Sun.

Prince Harry settled yesterday his long-running lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloid publisher, which agreed to pay him “substantial damages” after admitting

News Group Newspaper's apology to Prince Harry around a settlement over allegations of illegal information gathering also mentioned Princess Diana.

Prince Harry settles lawsuit with Rupert Murdoch's NGN over 'lies' – his statement in full - The Duke of Sussex’s lawyer has called for a police investigation after NGN offered a full and unequivocal

Rupert Murdoch’s UK publishing business has paid out more than £1bn over the phone-hacking scandal and its subsequent legal fees, with the latest settlement involving Prince Harry reported to be at least £10m.