In a new twist to the ongoing legal battle between Prince Harry and the publisher of 'The Sun,' the Duke of Sussex has been accused of intentionally destroying potential evidence. According to multiple reports, attorney Anthony Hudson representing The Sun claimed in court that Prince Harry deliberately erased messages exchanged with the ghostwriter of his memoir, Spare.

The lawsuit, set to go to trial in January 2025, involves claims of unlawful information gathering against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun. NGN had sought access to Prince Harry's emails, text messages, and WhatsApp conversations, including those with his ghostwriter, J.R. Moehringer.

However, Harry's attorney, David Sherborne, countered that the communication between Harry and Moehringer was conducted through the Signal app. It was asserted that their chat history was deleted before the memoir was published in order to protect sensitive information and ensure Harry's security.

Sherborne argued that NGN's request for emails and messages was excessive, stating that Harry had already conducted extensive searches. He accused NGN of pursuing a "fishing expedition" and claimed that the royal had fulfilled his disclosure obligations.

Hudson, on the other hand, contended that Harry was attempting to obstruct NGN's access to potential evidence, describing it as an "obstacle course." He further asserted that the missing messages, although deleted, were still within Harry's control and deemed their search crucial.

During the court proceedings, Mr. Justice Timothy Fancourt expressed concern over the lack of clarity regarding the deleted messages. He called for a witness statement from Prince Harry himself to shed light on the matter and determine whether any attempts were made to retrieve the deleted conversations.

Fancourt highlighted the potential relevance of the destroyed messages to the sections of Harry's memoir that discussed unlawful information gathering. The judge emphasized the need for transparency and a clearer understanding of what transpired.

As of now, there has been no comment from Prince Harry's legal team or The Sun regarding the accusations. This development arises as Prince Harry is set to receive the Pat Tillman Award at the 2024 ESPY Awards on July 11, though it remains uncertain if he will accept the award in person in Los Angeles.

The trial in January 2025 will likely delve further into the allegations against The Sun and Prince Harry's role in the destruction of potential evidence. The outcome of this legal battle will undoubtedly have significant implications for both parties involved.