Rupert Murdoch's team made the offer to resolve the hacking suits from Prince Harry and a British lawmaker as a trial was to begin. A settlement could help Washington Post CEO Will Lewis.

UPDATED 06.42 a.m. PT: There has been high drama on the first day in the trial of Prince Harry versus Rupert Murdoch ‘s News Group Newspapers (NGN), with a settlement deal now “very close,” according to NGN’s lawyer.

Prince Harry won’t appear in person for the start of his London trial against Rupert Murdoch-owned outlet, The Sun, which he has accused of unlawful information gathering.

Prince Harry's legal battle against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group over alleged unlawful information gathering was delayed on Tuesday amid chaos over last-minute discussions on a possible settlement.

Prince Harry's legal battle against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers for alleged unlawful information gathering has been delayed. Both sides are negotiating a possible settlement concerning actions by journalists and private investigators.

Prince Harry's lawsuit against British tabloid 'The Sun' has been paused following reports of a major out-of-court settlement offer.

A trial begins Tuesday over complaints filed by Prince Harry and a senior British lawmaker against Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspapers. The trial carries high stakes on both sides of the Atlantic.

Rupert Murdoch's holdings include major newspapers like The Sun and The Times and broadcasters such as Sky and Fox News

Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid newspapers - the royal’s latest in his ongoing war against the U.K. press - is set to begin. Opening arguments are due to take place in London’s High Court today,

Lawyers for Prince Harry are in eleventh-hour talks with Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloid newspaper business to settle claims of illegal information gathering at the publisher, the High Court in London has heard.

Barring a late settlement, Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers will begin Tuesday, with potential consequences for the royal family, the media baron and even The Washington Post.