Sequel to Prince Harry’s feud with British tabloids leads to high-stakes trial

LONDON (AP) — The sequel to Prince Harry vs. the British tabloids is to begin Tuesday in a high-stakes trial pitting him against Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers that could cost him millions even if he wins.

Harry, 40, the younger son of King Charles III, and one other claimant remain alone among hundreds who have settled lawsuits against News Group Newspapers, the publisher of The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World, over a llegations their phones were hacked and investigators unlawfully snooped on their lives.

It would be the first case of its kind to go to trial against the publisher since a widespread phone hacking scandal forced Murdoch to close News of the World in 2011. News Group has settled more than 1,300 other claims.

The trial, which was due to start in the morning, was adjourned until afternoon as the parties held private out-of-court discussions.

For the Duke of Sussex, it will be the second trial in London’s High…