prince harryThe ongoing privacy trial has brought unexpected details of her past social life into the spotlight. During testimony in the case a Journalist From Match Sunday reportedly recalled attending a late-night gathering where the Duke of Sussex was present. The account emerged as witnesses discussed their past interactions with Harry and members of his social circle.
Mail on Sunday journalist Charlotte Griffiths recalls ‘party’ with Prince Harry in privacy trial
During proceedings at the High Court in London, Mail on Sunday journalist Charlotte Griffiths told the court that she had once attended an “after party” gathering where Prince Harry was reportedly present. Griffiths said the incident occurred in June 2012. According to her written witness statement, she went to a nightclub with film producer Arthur Landon, who is one of Harry’s longtime friends.
Landon reportedly invited her to continue the evening at his house. Griffiths claimed that when she arrived, Landon had not yet returned, but he told her that Prince Harry was already at the flat and the gathering had begun.
She told the court that there was loud music inside the apartment, which meant no one heard the doorbell. Griffiths said Landon advised her to call and send text messages so someone could let her in. Court records show that Harry allegedly received a phone call from Griffiths at about 2:50 a.m., as well as several text exchanges.
Reflecting on the night, Griffiths said the timing was different because it occurred shortly before the annual Trooping the Color ceremony. The ceremony marked the official birthday of the late Queen Elizabeth II at the time. She told the court she was shocked to find that Harry had apparently “stayed up all night” despite military engagements the next morning.
The journalist, who joined the Mail on Sunday in 2008, said she has been in the same social circles as the 41-year-old for years. according to many timesShe also attended polo matches, parties and other high-society events.
Harry and several other public figures are currently making legal claims against Associated Newspapers, alleging unlawful information gathering practices, including phone hacking and data misuse. The publisher has denied the allegations, and the lawsuit continues.