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# Prince Harry and Princess Diana Receive Apology From Murdoch's UK Tabloids
- URL: https://celebritykind.ghost.io/prince-harry-and-princess-diana-receive-apology-from-murdochs-uk-tabloids/
- Published: 2025-01-24T01:00:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T00:04:09.000Z
- Author: Nehal Dalgliesh
- Tags: Justice, More News, Prince Harry, #Migrated-1790725714374, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-29 23:49

It is not often Rupert Murdoch’s papers admit to wrongdoing or say sorry for it, *but here we are!* Prince Harry has not only received a public apology from News Group Newspapers (NGN) for unlawful intrusion into his private life, but so has his mum, the late Princess Diana.

Here's the apology in full, as shared by [*NGN*](https://www.news.co.uk/latest-news/ngn-apology-to-claimants/?ref=celebritykind.ghost.io):

> ***NGN offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the serious intrusion by The Sun between 1996 and 2011 into his private life, including incidents of unlawful activities carried out by private investigators working for The Sun.*** 
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> ***NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World.*** 
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> ***NGN further apologises to the Duke for the impact on him of the extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, his late mother, in particular during his younger years. We acknowledge and apologise for the distress caused to the Duke, and the damage inflicted on relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him substantial damages. It is also acknowledged, without any admission of illegality, that NGN's response to the 2006 arrests and subsequent actions were regrettable.*** 
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> ***NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to Lord Watson 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\. This includes him being placed under surveillance in 2009 by journalists at the News of the World and those instructed by them. NGN also acknowledges and apologises for the adverse impact this had on Lord Watson's family and has agreed to pay him substantial damages.*** 
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> ***In addition, in 2011 News International received information that information was being passed covertly to Lord Watson from within News International. We now understand that this information was false, and Lord Watson was not in receipt of any such confidential information. NGN apologises fully and unequivocally for this.***  
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The Duke of Sussex had been pursuing claims of unlawful intrusion by NGN for the last 5 years, together with former Labour Party lawmaker Tom Watson - think phone hacking and misusing private information. The rare public apology from Murdoch's papers was a key part of a monumental settlement deal between them.

Prince Harry is now calling for the UK Parliament to investigate the unlawful activity by Murdoch’s papers as well as instances of perjury and coverups along the way.

[Charles Spencer,](https://www.instagram.com/p/DFIyI9SMu8y/?ref=celebritykind.ghost.io) Diana’s brother, shared his support on social media for his nephew:

“It takes an enormous amount of guts to take on major media organisations like this, and incredible tenacity to win against them. It’s wonderful that Harry also secured an apology for his mother - she would be immensely touched by this, I’m sure, and also rightly proud. Well done indeed.“

*(Feature Image Credit: B Lenoir/Shutterstock.com)*