Prince Harry’s trial against the publisher of The Sun follows two decades of legal drama over the cutthroat practices of the British press in the days when newspapers sold millions of copies and shaped the popular conversation.

Prince Harry's barrister said there was potentially a "good prospect" of an agreement that would save the court time.

A legal battle brought by Prince Harry against the publisher of The Sun newspaper, owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch, kicked off at the High Court in London on Tuesday, without Prince Harry in attendance and with several delays.

The publisher of ‘The Sun’ and Prince Harry are “very close” to coming to a settlement. The settlement can potentially avoid the imminent trial over an alleged information-gathering, the High Court claimed on Tuesday.

The Duke of Sussex is suing News Group Newspapers over alleged unlawful information gathering.

UPDATED 06.42 a.m. PT: There has been high drama on the first day in the trial of Prince Harry versus Rupert Murdoch ‘s News Group Newspapers (NGN), with a settlement deal now “very close,” according to NGN’s lawyer.

Prince Harry's battle with the British press continues, as his case against Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers — including the Sun — begins.

The Prince did not attend the opening of the 10-week trial in London today, but he is due to give evidence at a later date.

Prince Harry and the publisher of The Sun "are very close" in negotiations over a potential settlement, the High Court has heard.The Duke of Sussex and former Labour deputy leader Lord Tom Watson are suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) over allegations of unlawful information-gathering.

Prince Harry accuses Will Lewis, CEO of the Washington Post, of aiding a cover-up of illegal practices at The Sun.

The trial for Prince Harry's civil lawsuit against the publisher of the tabloid newspaper 'The Sun' began in London on Tuesday. The 40-year-old accuses News Group Newspapers, owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch,