A high-stakes legal showdown between celebrities like Prince Harry and Elton John, and the Daily Mail’s publisher, has reached a pivotal moment: who foots the bill? After a judge tossed out their claims in July, the publisher now demands nearly £10 million upfront to cover over £34 million in defense costs — calling the sum “unprecedented.” The celebrities push back, arguing the bill is “manifestly excessive” and propose just over £7.9 million instead. Complicating matters further, the publisher seeks indemnity costs — a stricter standard that could saddle the stars with a much larger tab — and even suggests the lawsuit had a “collateral purpose,” like political leverage. The battle over legal fees is now as dramatic as the original case.
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