Prince Harry, in his ongoing legal battle with Mirror Group newspapers, has made a significant error in his witness statement.
Today, at the High Court in London, the Duke of Sussex testified against MGM in a phone hacking case.
As he began giving evidence, a 55-page statement was released on Tuesday, revealing a glaring mistake.
In the statement, Harry referred to his father as His Royal Highness King Charles III, when the correct title should be His Majesty King Charles III.
This surprising error from a member of the royal family is seen as an insult, as it deliberately ignores the fact that his father is now the king.
Furthermore, Harry’s repeated use of the term “institution” instead of referring to his family or the security office implies a deliberate attempt to portray them as a cold and lifeless entity that disregards his feelings.
ITV’s royal editor, Chris Shipp, pointed out this mistake on Twitter, stating that while minor in the grand scheme of things, it is odd that no one proofreading the witness statement picked up on Prince Harry’s reference to his father as His Royal Highness instead of His Majesty.
In addition to these errors, Prince Harry also referred to his late mother as Princess Diana, which, although technically correct, is a more colloquial take on her official title as Diana, the Princess of Wales.
Meanwhile, during yesterday’s court proceedings, Harry’s rumored father, James Hewitt, was also dragged into the lawsuit.
In an extraordinary attack on the government, Prince Harry addressed the rumors surrounding Hewitt being his father, becoming the first British royal to testify in open court since 1891.
In item 72 of his statement, Prince Harry revealed that the rumors about Hewitt being his father emerged when he was 18 years old, causing him to question his royal status.
However, at the age of 30, he discovered that the affair between Hewitt and Princess Diana started two years after his birth.
This revelation left him wondering for 12 years without seeking confirmation from any member of the royal family or household.
It raises questions about why he did not approach Hewitt or Prince Charles or even demand a DNA test to validate his paternity.
It seems that Prince Harry’s reluctance to delve into his origin story stemmed from his fear of losing his privileged position.
He was more concerned about his status in comparison to his brother William and others, rather than seeking the truth about his biological father.
Blaming William, Charles, or the media for his perceived losses, he never took responsibility for his own actions or those of his wife.
This has led many royal fans to question whether King Charles should remove Harry from the line of succession altogether.
However, it is worth noting that Harry’s statement regarding Hewitt being his father is unrelated to the hacking lawsuit.
This off-topic inclusion raises further doubts about the focus and relevance of his testimony.
As the court case continues, the public eagerly awaits the outcome and the potential impact it may have on the future of the royal family.