Prince Harry is facing new scrutiny after a series of spicy Facebook messages exchanged with journalist Charlotte Griffiths were disclosed in the British High Court.
The messages are part of the Duke of Sussex’s privacy case against Associated Newspapers, which has completed its trial phase and is currently awaiting judgment.
During the trial, Harry claimed he had only met Griffiths once and had cut off all contact after learning she was a journalist. However, the recently revealed exchanges paint a different picture.
Royal watchers are also now questioning the timing of the entire episode, with critics saying the leaks could distract from former Prince Andrew’s ongoing controversies.
Prince Harry’s flirty texts with journalist revealed in explosive court documents
The broader case between Harry and Associated Newspapers focuses on allegations of illegal news gathering. However, his Facebook discussions with Griffiths have taken on added significance as they appear to call into question his version of events.
In a message presented to the court, the Duke appealed to the journalist’s charm by referring to a missed social gathering.
“I wish I was there, darling. But unfortunately, stuck in Cornwall doing army stuff 🙁 Otherwise I would have been there playing and then drinking you under the table, obviously!!” Harry wrote, according to the Telegraph.
Griffiths testified that the two connected on Facebook in 2011, exchanged numbers and later attended at least one other meeting together.
Critics accuse Palace of distraction tactics from Andrew controversies
Following the posts that resurfaced in the early 2010s, critics of the royal family are wondering why Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, continue to make headlines instead of the former Prince Andrew and the controversies that still surround him.
“Damn! With Andrew and the monarchy in the most lopsided shape it’s ever been in, they always have to focus on Megs and Harry, and it’s ridiculous,” one user complained via a comment on Reddit.
They also highlighted the couple’s former residence in the United Kingdom, raising questions about how it was reassigned within the royal family.
“This isn’t working either. I wonder if Charles is going to give them back the house he took from them and gave to Andrew,” the user added.
Prince Harry’s adventure dates back to the pre-Meghan era
Another aspect of the ongoing Harry and Griffiths saga that seems to have struck a chord with fans is the timeline, with their online exchange predating his relationship with his current wife.
Harry appears to have met the journalist through mutual friends in December 2011, with court evidence placing their interactions during a country weekend hosted by Arthur Landon.
Nearly five years later, a mutual friend set up Markle on a blind date in London.
In a comment on X, one fan wasted no time in pointing out the timeline.
“I don’t understand what the fuss is about. Was he married at the time?” said the commenter, while another wrote: “If he wasn’t married to his wife at the time, no one would care.”
Prince Andrew moves out with mobile home as legal issues persist
As surveillance intensifies around Harry following the re-emergence of his past messages, attention also begins to turn to the harsh reality of his Uncle Andrew’s drastically reduced life.
The disgraced royal is preparing to move to Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate. The modest five-bedroom property is a far cry from his previous 30-room residence at the Royal Lodge.
However, it is not the house itself that attracts the most attention, but what is outside. According to the Daily Mail, a used Willerby Meridian Lodge trailer was delivered to the property, costing approximately $33,000.
The mobile home is intended to support the security system, given the limited space in the main residence.
Prince Harry’s court battle turns chaotic with witness drama
Harry was one of several high-profile plaintiffs in the illegal news gathering case against Associated Newspapers that is now awaiting trial.
Proceedings became tense when the royal took the stand in the 10-week legal battle, according to the BBC.
At several points during his testimony, Harry was interrupted and asked to answer questions directly rather than plead his case, as exchanges in court became increasingly heated. However, the most dramatic moment came when a private investigator “switched sides” after disputing his own statement and forcing the court to treat him as a hostile witness.
