In a surprising turn of events, old accuser Lindsay has urged the judge to drop charges against Prince Harry, alleging that he is cowardly avoiding cross-examination.
The Duke of Sussex was notably absent from the High Court, where his case against the publisher of the Daily Mirror for alleged unlawful information gathering was set to begin.
Expected to appear in court on the day of the trial, Prince Harry’s lawyers informed the court that he would not be present until the following Tuesday, citing his daughter Lilibet’s second birthday celebrations in Los Angeles as the reason for his delay in attending court proceedings.
Expressing his astonishment at the Duke’s absence, Mr Justice Fancourt, the presiding judge, had previously directed that witnesses be available the day before their scheduled testimony to ensure the smooth running of the trial.
However, Andrew Green KC, representing the publisher, expressed concern over the potential waste of time due to Harry’s delayed appearance for cross-examination.
The situation took a contentious turn as Prince Harry’s decision to delay his court appearance raised eyebrows and drew comparisons to Lindsay Lohan’s past legal troubles.
Lindsay Lohan, who failed to appear in court for a trial in the UK, had charges against her stalker dismissed, sparking further debate about the fairness of legal proceedings.
Adding to the controversy, Lindsay Lohan recently endorsed a tweet suggesting that Prince Harry should face similar consequences for his absence in court.
The parallels drawn between the two cases highlight the potential repercussions of missing court appearances and the impact it can have on legal outcomes.
Questions have arisen regarding the validity of Prince Harry’s excuse for missing court, especially considering the availability of flights from Los Angeles to London during the timeframe of the trial.
Flight records show limited options for Prince Harry to have arrived in the UK in time for the court session, raising doubts about his whereabouts and the truthfulness of his claims.
If it is proven that Prince Harry was not in the country as expected for the trial, the implications could be significant.
Speculations about his timeline and the feasibility of spending time with his daughter before the court session add to the skepticism surrounding his absence and raise concerns about the credibility of his reasons for missing the hearing.
As the case unfolds and scrutiny intensifies over Prince Harry’s actions, the spotlight remains on the repercussions of his absence from court and the potential impact on the legal proceedings.
With contrasting narratives and conflicting accounts, the true extent of Prince Harry’s involvement in the trial continues to be a subject of debate and speculation within legal circles and the public domain.