• Friends were sceptical of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision.
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wanted to sue media titans for slander.
• Harry explained that it was about not letting people get away with abuse and lies.

Friends were sceptical of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s choice to sue media titans for slander.

In his biography ‘Spare,’ the Duke of Sussex admits that his friends advised him not to take premature action against influential voices.

He writes: “In fact, it was barely covered at all. Nonetheless, friends took note. Many texted: Why now? Simple. In a few days the privacy laws in Britain were going to change in the tabloids’ favor. We wanted our case to be heard before a crooked bat was introduced into the game.”

Harry adds: “ Friends also asked: Why sue at all when you’re riding so high in the press? The South Africa tour was a triumph, coverage was wildly positive. That’s the whole point, I explained. This isn’t about wanting or needing good press. It’s about not letting people get away with abuse. And lies. Especially the kind of lies that can destroy innocents.”

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