Friends of Prince Harry Refuse to Testify in Phone Hacking Case, Leaving Judge Questioning Their Absence

In a surprising turn of events, Mr Justice Fancourt has revealed that five friends of Prince Harry have rejected testifying on his behalf in the Mirror Group Newspapers' High Court legal battle over phone hacking.

The judge has raised concerns about the absence of key individuals, including Piers Morgan, who could have potentially provided crucial evidence.

Mr Justice Fancourt listed over two dozen names, including the former Daily Mirror editor, without any specific order, and questioned why three or four associates of the Duke of Sussex did not come forward to testify.

One of the main reasons behind the judge's curiosity is Prince Harry's statement, where he explicitly mentioned that his friends, Chelsea Davy, Guy Pelly, Thomas Inskip, Jamie Murray-Walls, and Natalie Pinkham, were aware of the media's intrusive surveillance.

It raises the question of why none of them stepped forward to support his claims, especially when Prince Harry himself admitted to not having concrete proof or recollection of the events, relying solely on his belief that he was telling the truth.

This is not to imply that someone without friends is unworthy of being heard, but rather that Prince Harry specifically mentioned these individuals in his statement, and yet none of them came forward as witnesses.

It appears that Prince Harry's friends may have chosen not to testify due to their knowledge of his misleading statements.

They likely wanted to avoid being exposed as the sources of information provided to journalists during the court proceedings.

By refraining from testifying, they also distanced themselves further from the royal circle.

Since Prince Harry began writing, he has been reaching out to his former friends for support.

However, their response through the press indicated that they did not want to risk causing trouble for themselves or reveal information that Prince Charles was unaware of.

This stern warning served as a clear indication that they considered Prince Harry a traitor.

Consequently, their lawyers worked diligently to keep them out of court, preventing the Mirror Group or ANL from bringing them in as witnesses against Prince Harry.

Interestingly, during the court proceedings, Prince Harry stated that he did not want to involve his friends in the case, despite previously involving Chelsea Davy without consulting her.

This inconsistency raises questions about Prince Harry's decision-making and communication with those close to him.

As a result of his actions, Prince Harry is reportedly feeling increasingly isolated.

Not only has he lost friends back home, but his military comrades have also seemingly given up on him.

According to sources, the Duke of Sussex has alienated many of his friends in the UK since marrying Meghan and stepping down as a senior royal in 2020.

An insider, speaking about the state of Prince Harry's relationships with both the royal family and his friends, revealed that he is no longer in regular contact with anyone.

They described him as often complaining and rarely showing interest in others' well-being.

It seems that he is now seen as completely lost by those who were once close to him.

Additionally, one of Prince Harry's former military colleagues shared with the Telegraph that there is no longer any support for him within the forces.

This is disheartening, considering how popular he was among his fellow servicemen.

The absence of testimony from Prince Harry's friends in the phone hacking case has left Mr Justice Fancourt questioning their silence.