The case represents the last major legal reckoning for victims and perpetrators of the phone hacking scandal that tarnished Britain’s news media more than a decade ago.

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 trial pitting British royal Prince Harry against Rupert Murdoch's Sun tabloid newspaper got off to a slow start Tuesday with two adjournments until the afternoon.

The sequel to Prince Harry vs. the British tabloids is to begin Tuesday in a high-stakes trial pitting him against Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers that could cost him millions even if he wins. Harry, 40,

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.

Prince Harry won’t appear in person for the start of his London trial against Rupert Murdoch-owned outlet, The Sun, which he has accused of unlawful information gathering.

Rupert Murdoch's team made the offer to resolve the hacking suits from Prince Harry and a British lawmaker as a trial was to begin. A settlement could help Washington Post CEO Will Lewis.

Prince Harry embarks on a new courtroom battle against British tabloids in his case against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers, which he claims used phone hacking and unlawful information gathering techniques.

Prince Harry's legal battle against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers for alleged unlawful information gathering has been delayed. Both sides are negotiating a possible settlement concerning actions by journalists and private investigators.