The British Royal Broadcasting Corporation officially apologized to Prince Harry for the interference of the "The Sun" newspaper in his private life. This rare apology came as part of a settlement worth one million dollars with those affected by the "voice mail interception" scandal, during the period between 1996 and 2011.
In his statement, the reporter expressed regret for its organization and its apology to Harry and the former deputy of the Labor Party, Tom Watson, due to their breaches of privacy. The settlement included an acknowledgment of the mistakes committed by the reporters working for "The Sun" newspaper, and it was part of a last-minute agreement to avoid a lengthy trial.
The public apology to the group of British journalists owned by the reporter is considered a rare event, especially since reporters do not typically apologize. Usually, media institutions tend to resist acknowledgment of mistakes. In contrast, the company "Dominion Voting Systems" proved that it does not adhere to the apology, as it paid a large amount after a lawsuit filed against it by Fox News Channel.
Prince Harry hopes that the settlement with the reporter serves as a 'clearing' for many of the victims who could not reach the truth regarding the hacking of their phones. This issue resurfaced after the scandal of illegal phone tapping that shook the United Kingdom ten years ago, which also led to the resignation of several senior officials in media organizations affiliated with the reporter.
