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.

Opening arguments in Prince Harry’s civil lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers are scheduled to begin Tuesday.

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.

Prince Harry has made it clear that he’s not going to cave in and isn’t motivated by the money — but now it appears a settlement is imminent in his legal battle with Rupert Murdoch’s Sun newspaper.

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

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.

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.

Prince Harry's hotly anticipated lawsuit trial against a British tabloid publisher alleging it carried out unlawful information gathering will start Tuesday, after years of legal wrangling during which dozens of other claimants settled.

The trial for Prince Harry's civil lawsuit against the publisher of the tabloid newspaper 'The Sun' began in London on Tuesday. The 40-year-old accuses News Group Newspapers, owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch,

LONDON — The sequel to Prince Harry vs. the British tabloids begins Tuesday in a high-stakes trial pitting him against Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers that could cost him millions even if he wins.

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.