Meghan Markle’s ongoing legal battle against Associated Newspapers has stirred frustration within the Royal Family, as the Duchess’s fight for privacy intensifies with the Palace.
Reports have revealed that Royal staff who previously worked for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been instructed not to delete any correspondence, a precaution taken amidst the Duchess’s privacy battle.
According to The Telegraph, it has been disclosed that staff associated with the Sussexes have been directed not to erase any communication, anticipating potential searches in the future.
Recently, significant evidence surfaced as messages exchanged between Meghan and her former press secretary, Jason Canove, were presented in court.
Media law expert Mark Stevens, a partner at Howard Kennedy, expressed that emails and texts among staff members might undergo scrutiny and be produced in court proceedings if the case proceeds to a full trial.
Stevens highlighted the likelihood of extensive material searches to identify pertinent information, emphasizing the necessity of thorough examination.
The Times reported that the Duchess’s acknowledgment of an error in court has led to frustration among senior royals and firm managers.
An insider conveyed that the royal family initially advised Meghan against pursuing legal action, expressing widespread disappointment over the decision to proceed with the case.
Sources revealed that Gerard Tyrrell, a trusted lawyer for the royal family, attempted to dissuade Harry and Meghan from suing the mail on Sunday and Mail Online for publishing a letter penned by Meghan to her father prior to her wedding.
Despite counsel and warnings, the couple opted to pursue charges, leading to a legal confrontation.
Meghan achieved a legal victory in her lawsuit against the UK tabloid earlier in May 2021, only to face an appeal by the media outlet.
Court of Appeal judges are currently deliberating on whether to reverse the earlier decision to grant summary judgment to the Duchess on her privacy and copyright assertions.
The prospect of scrutinizing emails and text messages exchanged within Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace, involving palace personnel and the royal family, looms over potential future trials.
The intricacies of the legal proceedings underscore the complexities and tensions surrounding Meghan Markle’s legal battle and its implications for the Royal Family’s dynamics.
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