Prince William has made a surprising decision regarding his legal representation – the royal has hired Mishcon de Reya, the very firm that represented his late mother, Princess Diana, during her divorce from King Charles, to act on his behalf and for his family.
This move marks a clear departure from the established practice of utilising King Charles’s long-standing legal team, Harbottle & Lewis, and in particular, its esteemed partner, Gerrard Tyrrell.
For decades, Harbottle & Lewis has been a trusted advisor to the royal family, navigating them through complex legal matters.
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According to Daily Mail‘s Richard Eden, the Prince of Wales “wanted to strike out on his own” and “be his own man” as he no longer wanted to continue using his father’s lawyers.
It is understood that Harbottle & Lewis is disappointed by the Prince’s decision. Notably, Gerrard Tyrrell, a media law specialist, is considered one of the King’s most trusted advisors.
Harbottle & Lewis’s involvement with the royal family includes their representation during the 2006 News of the World royal phone-hacking scandal, a case that tragically saw both Princes William and Harry’s mobile phones targeted and ultimately led to the newspaper’s closure.
However, William’s decision will undoubtedly be welcomed by Mishcon de Reya, and particularly by its deputy chairman, Anthony Julius. Julius, of course, holds a unique place in royal history, having been personally chosen by Princess Diana to represent her during her highly publicised and complex divorce from then-Prince Charles.
The appointment of Mishcon de Reya signals a new chapter for Prince William’s legal affairs.
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