Prince Harry has always been under intense media scrutiny, and anyone associated with him faces the same scrutiny. His relationships, in particular, have been a topic of intense speculation.
During the trial, Harry revealed the profound impact that media scrutiny had on his past romance with Chelsea Davey, his ex-girlfriend. He expressed deep upset over how their relationship played out, mentioning Chelsea's name more than a hundred times in court, compared to only five mentions of Meghan Markle's name.
While Harry's honesty in court was apparent, his statements lacked evidence, and it became clear that his ex-girlfriend, Chelsea, was the main focus of the harassment he experienced.
Things took a troubling turn when Harry mentioned Chelsea's family during his testimony, using them as a shield. This had a direct impact on Chelsea's current life. It's worth noting that Chelsea herself has a law degree. Prince Harry's decision to involve her in damaging her reputation, even in the pretext of his own case, was seen as intrusive. He revealed private information about Chelsea without her permission.
After her A-levels, Chelsea went to Cape Town to study philosophy, politics, and economics, and later pursued a postgraduate degree in law at Leeds University. She was subsequently offered a training contract at Allen & Overy, a prestigious law firm. Sources indicate that Chelsea's current husband, Cotmore Scott, intends to sue Prince Harry, as he is concerned that the prince may not cease his obsession with Chelsea even after this phone hacking case concludes. Both Chelsea and Cotmore worry about the impact of Harry's fixation on their children as they grow up.
Many may remember Chelsea Davey as Prince Harry's on-again, off-again flame, as they were together for seven years.
They first met in 2004 when Harry was doing conservation work in Africa. Chelsea, the daughter of a Zimbabwean billionaire, and Harry hit it off from the start. Following their breakup, Chelsea left her high-powered City job and started her own business in 2016, a jewelry brand called Aya, which has since expanded to include lifestyle and travel elements.
Today, Chelsea is a successful businesswoman, while her husband, Cotmore Scott, serves as the director of The Bijou Collection, a hospitality company owned by his parents, which includes four exclusive wedding venues, including a chateau in the south of France. It is unclear if their wedding took place at any of these venues.
If Chelsea's husband proceeds with the lawsuit against Prince Harry, it is likely that a significant amount of compensation will be sought. The publisher, on the other hand, argues that Harry has failed to provide evidence of voicemail interception or any other evidence of unlawful information gathering pertaining to his private information.
They contend that apart from one incident, where an isolated inquiry was made, the Duke of Sussex should be awarded a maximum of £500, as the invoices indicate limited inquiries amounting to a mere £75.
