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.

The Duke of Sussex is due to give evidence at the High Court trial against News Group Newspapers, which is expected to last around seven weeks

Prince Harry is expected to travel to the UK as early as this Tuesday for the latest in his ongoing High Court trial. His is set to return for his case against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun, which Harry claims used deeply unethical and illegal methods to gather stories about him for years. NGN denies any wrongdoing.

Prince Harry's trial has suffered second delay on its first day at the High Court in London as judge outlined his 'concerns' and ruled out any further pushbacks.The Duke of Sussex and Labour MP

Prince Harry will not be attending the first hearing of his legal trial against NGN group in the UK.As confirmed by PEOPLE, the Duke of Sussex is set to skip the first day of prosecution of the lawsuit he filed against Rupert Murdoch-owned

Prince Harry won't travel to the UK for the first day of his trial against the tabloid media. It's believed he will testify in court in person in February. The trial is against News Group Newspapers (NGN),

Prince Harry will not attend the first day of his trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN) in London tomorrow, whilst being scheduled to testify in February. The Duke of Sussex's absence from the High Court proceedings comes as his legal battle against the publisher of The Sun continues to unfold.

Prince Harry will not travel to London for the first day of his trial against Rupert Murdoch’s tabloid The Sun, refuting claims that he was set to receive "limited police protection" during his stay.