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Public Figures and Privacy: A Different Test or Just Different Facts?

Recent high-profile privacy cases have sparked debate about whether celebrities face tougher legal hurdles when protecting their private lives. With Prince Harry set to testify next week in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail, this question has never felt more current. The answer isn't straightforward: whilst public figures retain full privacy rights, courts must navigate a more complex factual landscape where notoriety shapes context without diminishing fundamental protection.

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