Prince Harry appears at court in person as a significant move in his battle with Associated Newspapers

It is clear that Prince Harry's appearance at court in person is a significant move in his battle with Associated Newspapers, particularly the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, which he believes have made his life difficult and used illegal means to do so. This is part of his broader mission to reform the press, which he has called his "life's work."

Despite being estranged from his family and living thousands of miles away in LA, Prince Harry has made it a priority to attend court in person and walk through the historic doors of the Royal Courts of Justice in London. This shows the importance he places on holding the media accountable for their actions.

Prince Harry has been vocal about his disdain for the media, referring to them as "dweebs and crones and cut-rate criminals and clinically diagnosable sadists along Fleet Street" in his autobiography, Spare.

Prince Harry has been vocal about his disdain for the media

It is interesting to note the varied responses from different media outlets to Prince Harry's surprise appearance at court. While The Sun, The Times, The Guardian, and The Telegraph all prominently featured the story on their websites, the Mail Online gave it less priority, burying it deeper in their website under the term "hacking claims."

However, the claims being made by Prince Harry and the other six claimants against Associated Newspapers are much broader than just hacking, and if proven to be true, could be more serious than phone hacking. It remains to be seen if the case will go to a full trial, but if it does, it could be a significant moment in the battle between the media and those who feel they have been victimized by it.

Sir Elton John was among the other claimants to appear in court on Monday

The article discusses the pre-trial hearing for the case against Associated Newspapers, which is being brought by Prince Harry and others over alleged breaches of privacy. The allegations include the use of bugging devices, listening in on private phone calls, and impersonating people to obtain private information. Associated Newspapers denies these claims and is preparing to defend itself in court.

The article notes that several high-profile individuals, including Sir Elton John and Baroness Lawrence, are also involved in the case. Prince Harry attended the hearing in person, along with other claimants, and the article suggests that this was a deliberate move to show that he is the visible face of the legal action.

The article also mentions that Prince Harry is involved in other legal cases against media organizations, including Mirror Group Newspapers and News Group Newspapers. The author speculates that Prince Harry's involvement in these cases could be the subject of a future documentary series on Netflix, which would follow his battle against the press.