The Duke of Sussex is due to give evidence later this week in a long-running privacy case
Prince Harry has broken his silence hours after returning to Britain, with a statement from his spokesperson signalling confidence ahead of his High Court appearance.
According to royal correspondent Cameron Walker, the Duke of Sussex is “confident and ready” as he prepares to face the publisher of the Daily Mail in a privacy lawsuit. Walker added that the case, which involves six other claimants, is expected to be a tough legal fight.
The statement came after Harry arrived in London on Sunday. He is scheduled to give evidence on Thursday and is believed to be staying in the UK until Friday. Reports suggest he flew into Heathrow ahead of the start of the proceedings.
The trial, which is expected to last nine weeks, formally begins on Monday at the High Court in London. AFP reported that Harry may attend for three days of opening statements.
Several high-profile figures are also involved in the case, including Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley and Baroness Lawrence, the mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence. Hurley is expected to testify next week, with John and David Furnish due to appear in early February.
It remains unclear whether Harry will meet his father, King Charles, or his brother, Prince William, during the visit. The King is currently in Scotland but is set to return to London for cancer treatment.
Meanwhile, William and Catherine are expected to travel to Stirling to meet Team GB and Paralympics GB curling teams ahead of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
