**Royal Claims Unsubstantiated: High Court Hears Allegations Against Daily Mirror Publisher**

Claims of unlawful information gathering by the publisher of the Daily Mirror were brought into question in the High Court, lacking substantial evidence to support them.

The case involves four individuals, including Prince Harry, who are suing MGM Ltd over allegations concerning the Mirror, Sunday Mirror, and Sunday People.

Among the representative cases are Coronation Street actors Nicky Sanderson and Michael Lavelle, as well as comedian Paul Whitehouse's ex-wife Fiona Whiteman.

The allegations put forward include voicemail interception, deceptive information procurement, and the engagement of private investigators for illicit activities.

Addressing the court on the second day of proceedings, Andrew Green, representing MGM, highlighted the extravagant nature of the claims made by the four individuals regarding voicemail interception and illegal information gathering.

He pointed out that the claimants are now extending these accusations to a wide array of third-party suppliers and investigators without sufficient evidence to substantiate their claims.

During earlier discussions, David Sherborne, counsel for the four claimants, referred to an article published in the Daily Mirror in January 1999 alleging that Prince Michael of Kent was indebted to a bank.

Despite denials from Prince Michael, the story was published with confidence, leading to a settlement between MGM and the royal.

A spokesperson for MGM emphasized the company's stance on historical wrongdoing, acknowledging and taking responsibility where necessary while vehemently defending against allegations of misconduct where their journalists have acted within the bounds of the law.

The company, now operating under a different ethos, is dedicated to upholding integrity in its practices.

The objective of the trial is to provide closure on past events, allowing both the organization and its journalists to move forward from incidents that transpired many years ago.