Prince Harry has withdrawn his libel case against the Mail on Sunday, admitting defeat on the same day he was due to hand over legal documents.

The Duke of Sussex now faces the daunting task of paying an estimated £750,000 in legal fees.

His lawyers were confident in their case but ultimately decided to withdraw before the deadline for document submission.

The libel case was initiated by Prince Harry against the Mail on Sunday following an article that claimed his PR aides had attempted to manipulate public opinion regarding a dispute with the Home Office over his taxpayer-funded police protection.

The Duke felt that this accusation unfairly portrayed him as someone who intentionally confused the public.

However, last month, Mr Justice Nicklin rejected the Duke’s request to have the case ruled in his favor without a trial, stating that the newspaper had a legitimate chance of proving its claims.

As part of the legal process, both parties are obligated to disclose any relevant documents prior to a trial.

This duty applies even if the documents could potentially harm their own arguments.

It remains unclear what documents Prince Harry’s legal team had prepared for disclosure, as the case was abruptly abandoned just minutes before the deadline.

At 10:06 am, the Duke’s lawyers notified the newspaper that he was discontinuing all claims.

Sources suggest that the decision to withdraw the case stems from the Daily Mail’s alleged partnership with Meghan Markle.

It is believed that she was involved in the creation of PR articles, forcing Prince Harry to retreat under her influence.

The speculation is fueled by the supposed contract between Meghan and the Daily Mail through Backgrid.

Additionally, it is suggested that Prince Harry may have been asked to provide his communications with journalists, which could potentially reveal attempts to manipulate the narrative surrounding the lawsuit against the Home Office.

Critics argue that Prince Harry had little evidence to support his claims and that his performance on the stand last year only weakened his case.

Some believe that dropping the lawsuit was the right decision, as it would have exposed him as a delusional liar.

There are even allegations that his legal team had ulterior motives and knew the case was weak, using the Prince’s title in an attempt to pressure the Mail on Sunday into settling for a substantial sum.

In the end, it was the Mail on Sunday that emerged victorious, calling Prince Harry’s bluff and refusing to back down.

The Duke’s withdrawal from the libel case raises questions about the validity of his claims and leaves him with a hefty legal bill to settle.