At a Glance
- Prince Harry listed Prince William and Kate Middleton in a witness statement for his lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail
- The list shows people he was in “regular contact” with from 1996-2014 to argue private details were unlawfully obtained
- Harry says trust with William was so deep they shared “highly sensitive” family and professional information
- Why it matters: The filing underlines how much personal data Harry claims was illegally accessed within his closest circle
Prince Harry has formally named his brother Prince William and sister-in-law Kate Middleton in court papers filed in London, detailing the tight circle of family and friends whose private communications he believes were illegally mined by Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday.
The Duke of Sussex submitted the witness statement on January 21, 2026, the same day he gave evidence at the High Court. He is one of several public figures suing the newspaper group over allegations of unlawful information gathering; the publisher denies the claims.
The 10-Person List
Harry’s legal team included a list of 10 individuals to show who he was in “regular contact” with between roughly 1996 and 2014. The submission argues that because these relationships were so close, private stories that appeared in the press could only have come from unlawfully accessed voicemails, phone records or other confidential material.
The named individuals are:
- Prince William
- Kate Middleton
- King Charles III
- Chelsy Davy
- Former royal equerry Mark Dyer
- Former private secretary Helen Asprey
- Childhood nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke
- Three additional unnamed associates
Harry’s Description of William
In the statement, Harry emphasized the depth of trust he once shared with his older brother.
“HRH The Prince of Wales, my brother William,” the document reads. “Due to his position, the press have always been very interested in him. As brothers, we naturally discussed personal aspects of our lives as we trusted each other with the highly sensitive information we shared about our private, family and professional lives.”
The wording is designed to support Harry’s central claim: that journalists could not have learned certain details without intercepting communications between the siblings.
Kate Middleton’s Brief Mention
Princess Kate, 44, appears ninth on the list. Her entry is the shortest:
“HRH The Princess of Wales, my brother’s wife.”
No further elaboration is offered, but her inclusion underlines that even the future Queen consort is within the scope of Harry’s allegations.
King Charles and Voicemail Concerns
King Charles, 77, is described next. Harry states that during the relevant period he and his father were in “regular contact” and that the then-Prince of Wales attracted constant media attention.
“My private information would have been present on voicemails, containing highly personal, private and sensitive information, left on his landline phone by me, other members of my family and the Royal Household,” the filing says.
Chelsy Davy and Long-Distance Calls
Chelsy Davy, Harry’s on-off girlfriend from early 2004 to mid-2010, receives a fuller description. Harry notes their relationship was mostly long-distance, with Davy often in South Africa while he was in Britain.
“We, naturally, spoke about all types of personal matters, including all aspects of our relationship and this was often through calls, texts and voicemails left on her mobile and landline phone in South Africa,” the statement says.
Harry adds that private investigator Gavin Burrows has admitted “doing lots of unlawful activities in respect of her,” which he claims explains how Associated Newspapers obtained “so much information about us (often before others).”
No Family Reunion Planned
The court filing coincides with Harry’s brief return to the United Kingdom. Sources confirmed to News Of Los Angeles that there are no plans for Harry to meet either Prince William or King Charles during the trip.
The brothers have been estranged for several years, and their schedules have not been coordinated despite overlapping time in the country. Harry last saw King Charles in London in September, but no repeat encounter is scheduled.
The “Never Complain” Culture
Within the same filing, Harry reflects on palace media protocol:
“There was no alternative; I was conditioned to accept it,” he says, referring to the royal family’s traditional “never complain, never explain” stance toward press coverage.
The comment is part of his broader argument that he felt unable to challenge media intrusion earlier in life.
Next Steps in the Case
Harry’s testimony is expected to last several days. Associated Newspapers continues to deny any unlawful activity, and the trial is scheduled to run through the spring.
Key Takeaways
- Harry’s witness statement names 10 trusted contacts to show how wide the alleged privacy breach reached
- The inclusion of William and Kate underscores that Harry’s claims center on the most intimate family conversations
- With no reconciliation meetings planned, the courtroom drama is playing out against a backdrop of ongoing personal estrangement
