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To be a bit gleeful about Harry's court case

422 replies

Viviennemary · 21/08/2026 15:34

Serves him right. He's made millions from Netflix, book deals and accusing them of being racist. Bit odd he's now coming back.

Will the King pay his debts.I hope not. Now the long suffering public will be fleeced for his security costs which will be around £5m a yea r. And they wonder why they are unpopular.

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emuloc · 21/08/2026 18:19

adverteasing · 21/08/2026 18:09

"Gleeful"? No.

But I would like to see the Sussexes held to account by the British press for some of the lies they've told, and inconsistencies in their behaviour. An interview with Emily Maitlis would be good.

I would rather someone like Boris Johnson, or Liz truss being held to account. You know, people whose actions had real, dire, consequences for the British public, but hey ho.

Screamingabdabz · 21/08/2026 18:23

Oh jeez what’s with all the wounded bleeding heart “stop the HATE” posts? 🙄 They’re entitled prats. We are entitled to have a pop. Chill out.

Backtoschooloncemore · 21/08/2026 18:24

emuloc · 21/08/2026 18:19

I would rather someone like Boris Johnson, or Liz truss being held to account. You know, people whose actions had real, dire, consequences for the British public, but hey ho.

You could try taking them to court?

emuloc · 21/08/2026 18:26

Backtoschooloncemore · 21/08/2026 18:24

You could try taking them to court?

Ok.

looselegs · 21/08/2026 18:28

Absolutely couldn't give less of a shit. What they do in their lives doesn't affect mine one bit.

Backtoschooloncemore · 21/08/2026 18:29

looselegs · 21/08/2026 18:28

Absolutely couldn't give less of a shit. What they do in their lives doesn't affect mine one bit.

You were fortunate not to be waiting for court time when the court was so tied up with this hopeless case.

KeepPumping · 21/08/2026 18:31

Theunamedcat · 21/08/2026 17:58

Then why are they coming here if its so awful they literally have the rest of the world to choose from as rich people they can go anywhere home school the children bounce from country to country be fantastic upbringing

That costs a LOT of money, your job (Elton John, selling millions of records, making money from tours etc.) has to bring a consistent large income stream to do that or you need serious family wealth, they had that via the taxpayer if they did their Royal chores but by striking out on their own they would need serious talent or business smarts to even come close to matching a fraction of the Royal lifestyle and keeping it going, they shot their bolt on a book and some TV fluff, that money will be sucked away by court fees, they are obviously not particularly talented at anything that would single them out from the masses of people trying to sell content nowadays so once the fame/self-pity thing is tapped out there is not much else?

Bollihobs · 21/08/2026 18:39

Messedupmyusernameagain · 21/08/2026 18:12

I feel sorry for him and all of them really. From the little I have read, it seems that their case was based on illegal content gathering which they thought was from hacking, whereas the stories they pointed at were gained through legal content gathering- namely, being betrayed by their friends, family, staff etc. So the DM were offering £££ to these people for stories. In Harry's case, it looks like a woman he shagged turned out to be journalist who told the DM stuff about him. They didn't believe that their friends would do such a thing, and the only other explanation would be hacking. But its turned out that their friends etc were actually not loyal at all. What a horrible way to find out that you cant trust your inner circle. Harry's mates are all aristo's They don't need money yet they still went running to the DM at every turn. Especially when you blame chasing paps for having a hand in your mothers death, and the very same people who were paying huge amounts of money to paps, encouraging them to engage in reckless behaviour are now paying your friends to betray you. What a nasty thing to be gleeful about just because a member of the RF had the audacity to talk about his own family!

Yours is rather a mixed up post.

The case wasn't "based on illegal content gathering" or it would have succeeded. The case was based on illegal re-presenting of old stories as new content, which is, in part, why it failed.

And the journo friend of Harry's was always known to him as a journalist - she didn't go in "undercover" and he denied and denied the text exchanges between them had occurred (despite obviously knowing they had cos he was sending them!) until proof of them meant he could deny no more.

As for talking about his own family that's a whole other 'thing' and not connected to this latest court case but he knew 'the family' wouldn't go public with any rebuttal because they don't do public grievance so he threw all that shade at them knowing they wouldn't publicly defend themselves. That's nasty. You have a problem with family, speak to them don't go on Oprah!

Ellaelle · 21/08/2026 18:58

Backtoschooloncemore · 21/08/2026 17:59

still you read them…

I actually like them but am not obsessed as I surmise you or the op may be

BrillantBriony · 21/08/2026 19:09

Any1ForTennis · 21/08/2026 16:39

I was disappointed he lost tbh. Not a fan of H&M but the media in this country are horrendous. They have ruined so many people's lives and deserved to lose, just a shame there was no hard evidence.

It also goes to prove again that the little people cannot stand up against the big people as the potential monetary loss is not worth the risk. This was also evident with The Post Office scandal.

Totally agree. My partner knows a reporter for the DM and whilst his a lovely, fun guy, the things I’ve heard about him and the way ‘they’ operate is appalling. They would climb over their colleagues dead body to get their moment in the spotlight - it’s that bad.

simpsonthecat · 21/08/2026 19:14

BrillantBriony · 21/08/2026 19:09

Totally agree. My partner knows a reporter for the DM and whilst his a lovely, fun guy, the things I’ve heard about him and the way ‘they’ operate is appalling. They would climb over their colleagues dead body to get their moment in the spotlight - it’s that bad.

I agree. I know someone who got a job on the DM, and he didn't stay, he absolutely hated how they operated

NeedAnyHelpWithThatPaperBag · 21/08/2026 19:31

Can you sue lawyers for telling you you have a case, when it turns out you don't?

Grammarnut · 21/08/2026 19:54

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Shall we not accept people, then? Colour doesn't matter, as MLK said, it is character. Culture may not be so easily assimilated, however. I am deeply unhappy about 5 year old girls wearing a full burka, and this was not the case 20 years ago. It is not good and implies that little girls are sex objects.

Grammarnut · 21/08/2026 19:55

BrillantBriony · 21/08/2026 19:09

Totally agree. My partner knows a reporter for the DM and whilst his a lovely, fun guy, the things I’ve heard about him and the way ‘they’ operate is appalling. They would climb over their colleagues dead body to get their moment in the spotlight - it’s that bad.

That's the DM. Not all media are like that and there must be freedom to investigate. The people bringing this action want no media to be able to investigate them, and that is really dangerous for our democracy. I am relieved Harry and Co. lost.

Benjithedog · 21/08/2026 19:56

emuloc · 21/08/2026 17:58

Yes. It says a lot about that poster, that I have no interest in engaging with.

What does it say exactly then?

Benjithedog · 21/08/2026 19:57

Theunamedcat · 21/08/2026 17:58

Then why are they coming here if its so awful they literally have the rest of the world to choose from as rich people they can go anywhere home school the children bounce from country to country be fantastic upbringing

Agree

BrillantBriony · 21/08/2026 19:57

MellowSubmarine · 21/08/2026 17:01

I’m a republican too but I don’t think it’s odd that fans of the royal family would dislike Harry the most. He has been very critical of both the institution and some of the individuals in it.

Really… I dislike Charles and Andrew, as they have both fraternised with pederasts. Charles defending the pedo priest, writing letters on his behalf and helping him secure accommodation, along with his close bond with Uncle Dickie, and Andrew’s association with Epstein, are all deeply disturbing to me. I want to see 15 articles in the DM about this. I want to see it every day, over and over again, until people actually start caring about the issues that are important. Harry’s antics are used as a scapegoat. Honestly, I can’t believe people are more offended by him upsetting his granny than by his dad and uncle associating with paedophiles. Birds of a feather flock together.

dreamingofgoodhair · 21/08/2026 20:16

Gleeful ?

MellowSubmarine · 21/08/2026 20:24

BrillantBriony · 21/08/2026 19:57

Really… I dislike Charles and Andrew, as they have both fraternised with pederasts. Charles defending the pedo priest, writing letters on his behalf and helping him secure accommodation, along with his close bond with Uncle Dickie, and Andrew’s association with Epstein, are all deeply disturbing to me. I want to see 15 articles in the DM about this. I want to see it every day, over and over again, until people actually start caring about the issues that are important. Harry’s antics are used as a scapegoat. Honestly, I can’t believe people are more offended by him upsetting his granny than by his dad and uncle associating with paedophiles. Birds of a feather flock together.

To be clear, I’m not remotely offended by him. I was just saying that I don’t find it surprising if staunch royalists aren’t his biggest fans.

Morepositivemum · 21/08/2026 20:27

If you’re ever gleeful about something that means someone else isn’t in a great place, you should step away from the internet or trashy newspapers or magazines.

Francine84 · 21/08/2026 20:56

What a sad life you lead OP

KeepPumping · 21/08/2026 21:13

NeedAnyHelpWithThatPaperBag · 21/08/2026 19:31

Can you sue lawyers for telling you you have a case, when it turns out you don't?

Maybe, it is either that or the reality TV circuit now I"m afraid.

emuloc · 21/08/2026 21:17

Morepositivemum · 21/08/2026 20:27

If you’re ever gleeful about something that means someone else isn’t in a great place, you should step away from the internet or trashy newspapers or magazines.

That is good advice.

B1anche · 21/08/2026 21:46

Ablondiebutagoody · 21/08/2026 15:57

Sure

😂 Very good!

SerafinasGoose · 21/08/2026 21:48

Backtoschooloncemore · 21/08/2026 17:53

Yet here you are 😂

It is, or was, a trending thread.

It's also not been posted on the correct board.