{"id":2356226,"date":"2026-04-03T00:29:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2356226"},"modified":"2026-04-03T00:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:29:19","slug":"royal-watchers-question-timing-of-prince-harry-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royal-watchers-question-timing-of-prince-harry-leak\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Watchers Question Timing Of Prince Harry Leak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/prince-harry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince Harry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Prince Harry&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Prince Harry<\/a><\/strong> is facing fresh scrutiny after a series of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/prince-harry-privacy-case-takes-191500267.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:spicy Facebook messages;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;spicy Facebook messages&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">spicy Facebook messages<\/a> exchanged with journalist Charlotte Griffiths were disclosed in the British High Court.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The messages form part of the Duke of Sussex\u2019s privacy case against Associated Newspapers, which has concluded its trial phase and is currently awaiting judgment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During the trial, Harry maintained that he had met Griffiths only once and had cut off contact after learning she was a reporter. However, the newly revealed exchanges paint a different picture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Royal watchers are also now questioning the timing of the entire episode, with critics claiming the leaks may be diverting attention away from former Prince Andrew\u2019s ongoing controversies.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Prince Harry\u2019s Flirty Texts With Reporter Revealed In Explosive Court Docs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The broader case between Harry and Associated Newspapers focuses on allegations of unlawful newsgathering. However, his Facebook chats with Griffiths have taken on added significance for how they appear to challenge his version of events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In one message presented to the court, the Duke dialed up the charm on the reporter while referencing a missed social gathering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI WISH I was there, sugar. But unfortunately, stuck in Cornwall doing Army stuff \ud83d\ude41 Otherwise I would have been there playing and then drinking u under the table, obvi!!\u201d Harry wrote, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/royal-family\/2026\/03\/31\/prince-harry-flirty-messages-movie-snuggles-mail\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the Telegraph;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;the Telegraph&quot;}\" class=\"link \">the Telegraph<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Griffiths testified that the two connected on Facebook in 2011, exchanged numbers, and later attended at least one additional gathering together.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Critics Accuse Palace Of Distraction Tactics From Andrew Controversies<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the wake of the resurfaced messages from the early 2010s, critics of the Royal Family are questioning why Harry and his wife, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/prince-harry-meghan-issued-blunt-223000946.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Meghan Markle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Meghan Markle&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Meghan Markle<\/a>, continue to dominate headlines instead of former Prince Andrew and the controversies still surrounding him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cGood grief! With Andrew and the monarchy in the wonkiest shape it\u2019s ever been, they need to shift focus to Megs and Harry always, and it\u2019s ridiculous,\u201d one user complained via a comment on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/PoursTea\/comments\/1sagwmr\/comment\/odw75os\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Reddit;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Reddit&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Reddit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">They also pointed to the couple\u2019s former UK residence, raising questions about how it was reassigned within the Royal Family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIt\u2019s also not working. Wonder if Charles will be giving them back the home he took from them and gave to Andrew,\u201d the user added.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Prince Harry\u2019s Fling Dates Back To Pre-Meghan Era<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Prince Harry and Meghan\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"788\" height=\"762\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EykZbvGvJPQkgRYWWjNH_A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTkyODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/3655b5ecfdd1c020b04959ddbc720077\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another aspect of the ongoing Harry and Griffiths saga that appears to have struck a nerve with fans is the timeline, with their online exchange predating his relationship with his current wife.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harry appears to have met the reporter through mutual friends in December 2011, with court evidence placing their interactions at a country-house weekend hosted by Arthur Landon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nearly five years later, the \u201cspare\u201d was set up on a blind date with Markle in London by a mutual friend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a comment on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nypost\/status\/2039340455083516204\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;X&quot;}\" class=\"link \">X<\/a>, one fan wasted no time pointing out the timeline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI don\u2019t understand how this is a story. Was he married at the time?\u201d the commenter said, while another one wrote, \u201cIf he wasn\u2019t married to his wife at the time, no one cares.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Prince Andrew Relocates With Mobile Home As Legal Troubles Persist<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As scrutiny intensifies around Harry following the resurfacing of his past messages, attention is also really starting to turn to the stark reality of his uncle Andrew\u2019s dramatically scaled-down life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The disgraced royal is preparing to relocate to Marsh Farm on the Sandringham Estate. The modest five-bedroom property is a far cry from his previous, 30-room residence at Royal Lodge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Yet it is not the house itself drawing the most attention, but what sits outside it. According to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/royals\/article-15687981\/Andrew-Mountbatten-Windsor-second-hand-caravan-Verbier-ski-chalet.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Daily Mail;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Daily Mail&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Daily Mail<\/a>, a pre-owned Willerby Meridian Lodge caravan was delivered to the property, reportedly costing around $33,000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The mobile home is intended to support security arrangements, given the limited space in the main residence.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Prince Harry\u2019s Court Battle Turns Chaotic With Witness Drama<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Prince Harry on stage\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/twKz6dEO0aW89k08xfhgOA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/9459e08c3086fa6826699dd964e16349\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harry was one of several high-profile claimants in the unlawful newsgathering case against Associated Newspapers that is now awaiting judgment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Proceedings grew tense as the royal took to the stand in the 10-week legal battle, per the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cde5dk2d9j8o\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BBC;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;BBC&quot;}\" class=\"link \">BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At multiple points during his testimony, Harry was interrupted and instructed to answer questions directly rather than argue his case, as exchanges in court became increasingly heated. However, the most dramatic moment came when a private investigator \u201cswitched sides\u201d after disputing his own statement and forcing the court to treat him as a hostile witness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/792995\/royal-watchers-question-timing-prince-harry-leak\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Royal Watchers Question Timing Of Prince Harry Leak;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Royal Watchers Question Timing Of Prince Harry Leak&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Royal Watchers Question Timing Of Prince Harry Leak<\/a> first appeared on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Blast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Blast&quot;}\" class=\"link \">The Blast<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source uk.news.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prince Harry is facing fresh scrutiny after a series of spicy Facebook messages exchanged with journalist Charlotte Griffiths were disclosed in the British High Court. The messages form part of the Duke of Sussex\u2019s privacy case against Associated Newspapers, which has concluded its trial phase and is currently awaiting judgment. During the trial, Harry maintained [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2356227,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[434481,457052,311659,457487,23067,22931,22730,321362],"class_list":["post-2356226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty","tag-associated-newspapers","tag-charlotte-griffiths","tag-facebook","tag-griffiths","tag-meghan-markle","tag-prince-andrew","tag-prince-harry","tag-royal-watchers"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Royal-Watchers-Question-Timing-Of-Prince-Harry-Leak.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2356226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2356226"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2356226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2356228,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2356226\/revisions\/2356228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2356227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2356226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2356226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2356226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}