Prince Harry Skips UK Phone Hacking Trial to Celebrate Daughter’s Birthday

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has caused a stir by defying a court order and missing the first day of his historic UK phone hacking trial.

The judge was left surprised, and the opposing legal team accused him of wasting time.

While his absence may have irritated the judge, it is unlikely to have any significant consequences for Harry.

It is well-known that he struggles with public speaking and suffers from panic attacks, making this trial a nerve-wracking experience for him.

He will face intense personal questions and will be expected to provide evidence.

Tomorrow, Prince Harry is expected to take the stand, becoming the first royal in 132 years to testify in a high court case.

His lawsuit against Mirror Group newspapers alleges that they illegally accessed his private life through methods such as phone hacking to publish stories, a claim which the publishers have denied.

Harry's frustration with the media is evident as he reveals how his relationships were splashed across newspapers within weeks or months of forming them.

After celebrating his daughter Lilibet's second birthday in Los Angeles, Harry hopped on a plane to London for the trial.

However, it is unlikely that he will have any contact with his father or brother, Prince William, as they are both currently unavailable.

Interestingly, there were no birthday wishes for Lilibet on any official royal social media accounts.

While it is not protocol to share formal birthday wishes for non-working members of the royal family or their children, it is worth noting that the royals did extend their wishes to Lilibet last year.

In other news, congratulations are in order for Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, as they recently welcomed their second child, Ernest George Ronnie, on May 30th.

Their two-year-old son, August, is already enjoying his role as a big brother.

Prince Harry, who maintains regular contact with his cousin Eugenie, would have been among the first to know about the birth.

It is likely that he will make time to visit Eugenie and meet the newest addition to the Brooksbank family during his short stay in the UK.

Despite his absence from the trial's opening day, Prince Harry's determination to fight against media intrusion remains unwavering.

As he prepares to testify and expose the alleged illegal practices of Mirror Group newspapers, the world watches with anticipation to see how this historic case unfolds.