Prince Harry has settled his legal action against the publishers of The Sun (Image: Getty)
‘s lawyer gave a statement outside the High Court this morning, shortly after .
Speaking on behalf of the duke, David Sherborne described the outcome as a “monumental victory” and “News UK is finally held to account for its illegal actions and its blatant disregard for the law”.
The lawyer said the settlement represents “vindication for hundreds of other claimants strong-armed into settling without getting to the truth”.
He continued: “Today’s result has been achieved only through the sheer resilience of and Lord Watson, whose willingness to take NGN to trial has led directly to this historic admission of unlawfulness at The Sun.
“It has only been by taking NGN – not just to the steps of court but inside the courtroom itself – that these claimants have finally managed to extract this historic admission of guilt.
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“As a direct result of him taking a stand, and his immediate family have also had to repeatedly withstand aggressive and vengeful coverage since starting his claim over five years ago. This has created serious concerns for the security of him and his family.
“The rule of law must now run its full course. & Tom Watson join others in calling for the police and Parliament to investigate not only the unlawful activity now finally admitted, but the perjury and cover-ups along the way.
“It’s clear now this has occurred throughout this process, including through sworn evidence in inquiries and court hearings, and in testimony to Parliament, until today’s final collapse of NGN’s defence.
“Today the lies are laid bare. Today, the cover-ups are exposed. And today proves that no-one stands above the law. The time for accountability has arrived.”
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David Sherborne gave a statement outside the High Court (Image: Getty)
Earlier on Wednesday, it was announced that Harry had settled his legal action against News Group Newspapers as it offered a “full and unequivocal apology” for “serious intrusion” by The Sun.
Harry, 40, alleged he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for News Group Newspapers (NGN), which also published the now-defunct News Of The World.
The trial was due to begin at 10:30am on Tuesday, but The case was expected to last for up to 10-weeks, with Harry due to give testimony in court.
On Wednesday morning, Harry’s barrister David Sherborne said that the parties had “reached an agreement” and that NGN had offered an apology to the duke and would pay “substantial damages”.
Lord Tom Watson, former Labour deputy leader, was also taking legal action against the publisher, but also settled his claim.