BBC Admits ‘Lapse in Standards’ Over Prince Harry Interview

NOT GOOD ENOUGH

The BBC said it “failed to properly challenge” claims of a “stitch-up” made by the Duke of Sussex.

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Published May 6 2025 3:41PM EDT

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. — James Manning - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images

The BBC conceded Tuesday it had a “lapse in our usual high editorial standards” when it failed to adequately challenge Prince Harry’s claims during a recent interview.

Harry spoke to the BBC on Saturday, a day after he suffered a courtroom setback regarding his family’s U.K.

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BBC Admits ‘Lapse in Standards’ Over Prince Harry Interview

The BBC said it “failed to properly challenge” claims of a “stitch-up” made by the Duke of Sussex.

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BBC Admits ‘Lapse in Standards’ Over Prince Harry Interview

The BBC said it “failed to properly challenge” claims of a “stitch-up” made by the Duke of Sussex.

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