6 Jun 2023

A judge has expressed "surprise" at Prince Harry's absence

From Morning Report, 6:50 am on 6 June 2023

A judge has expressed "surprise" at Prince Harry's absence from London's High Court on Monday, in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN).

The Duke of Sussex is likely to begin giving evidence on Tuesday, his lawyers said, making him the first senior royal in 130 years to testify in court.

Harry is claiming that MGN journalists used unlawful methods to gather information, including phone hacking.

MGN denies phone hacking in this case, but previously admitted it took place.

UK correspondent John Bevir spoke to Corin Dann.