{"id":32247,"date":"2026-08-08T10:27:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32247"},"modified":"2026-08-08T10:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:27:33","slug":"prince-harry-elton-johns-friendship-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32247","title":{"rendered":"Prince Harry &#038; Elton John&#8217;s Friendship: What To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Paginator\">\n<header xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"sc-lfRwAv pSqCT\">\n<div class=\"sc-hndrU icIUoY\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/ok_logo_black_small.png\" alt=\"OK Logo\"\/><span class=\"royals\">ROYAL FAMILY NEWS<\/span><\/div>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo jZjbnN\"><img data-mm-src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/uxyj5R672\/0x0\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-1784613914781.jpg\" alt=\"prince harry elton john friendship fallout\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/uxyj5R672\/480x251\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-1784613914781.jpg?position=top 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/uxyj5R672\/640x335\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-1784613914781.jpg?position=top 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/uxyj5R672\/768x402\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-1784613914781.jpg?position=top 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/uxyj5R672\/1024x536\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-1784613914781.jpg?position=top 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/uxyj5R672\/1280x670\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-1784613914781.jpg?position=top 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/uxyj5R672\/1440x753\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-1784613914781.jpg?position=top 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/uxyj5R672\/1600x837\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-1784613914781.jpg?position=top 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/uxyj5R672\/2160x1130\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-1784613914781.jpg?position=top 2160w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"628\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Elton John maintained a close friendship with Princess Diana, which later extended to her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-bTJPMs jOkeMf\">\n<div class=\"flexContainer\">\n<div class=\"flexContainer\">\n<div class=\"sc-hQYogJ iAyoZX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/5ohiQ9Sue\/120x120\/photo2023-08-0109-15-40-1690995868291.jpg\" alt=\"Profile Image\" class=\"sc-fTFLOO jxvOeh\"\/><\/div>\n<p class=\"sc-dwxYxt eflEDT\">Aug. 8 2026, Published 12:05 a.m. ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-gVFdEO kziYVQ\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/elton-john\/\"><strong>Elton John<\/strong><\/a>&#8216;s bond with <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/prince-harry\/\"><strong>Prince Harry<\/strong><\/a> grew from the <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/friendship\/\">friendship<\/a> he once shared with <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/princess-diana\/\"><strong>Princess Diana<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Cold Heart&#8221; singer&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/celeb-friendships\/\">relationship<\/a> with the <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/the-royal-family\/\">royal family<\/a> started in the 1970s, when<strong> Princess Margaret <\/strong>invited him for dinner at Kensington Palace. Years later, he became friends with the Princess of Wales \u2014 though they had a falling-out before her death.<\/p>\n<p>Their close relationship later evolved into John&#8217;s lasting connection with Harry. <\/p>\n<p><em>Scroll down to learn more about their friendship.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-hkePoP hVImEU\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\">Elton John and Princess Diana Shared a Close Friendship<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/7me_7vBjH\/0x0\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-2-1784613923112.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"prince harry elton john friendship fallout\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/7me_7vBjH\/480x270\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-2-1784613923112.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/7me_7vBjH\/640x360\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-2-1784613923112.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/7me_7vBjH\/768x432\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-2-1784613923112.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/7me_7vBjH\/1024x576\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-2-1784613923112.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/7me_7vBjH\/1280x720\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-2-1784613923112.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/7me_7vBjH\/1440x810\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-2-1784613923112.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/7me_7vBjH\/1600x900\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-2-1784613923112.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/7me_7vBjH\/2160x1215\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-2-1784613923112.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Elton John shared a close friendship with Princess Diana.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>In his autobiography <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eltonjohn.com\/stories\/me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Me<\/em><\/a>, John revealed he had a falling-out with Diana after the royal princess withdrew from writing the foreword for the coffee-table book <em>Rock and Royalty<\/em>, the proceeds of which benefited the Elton John AIDS Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think Buckingham Palace didn&#8217;t like the idea of a member of the royal family having anything to do with a book that featured shots of naked guys with towels draped around them,&#8221; he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>They <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/photos\/gianni-versaces-death-reunited-feuding-elton-john-princess-diana\/\">repaired their friendship<\/a> when they met again at <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/gianni-versace\/\"><strong>Gianni Versace<\/strong><\/a>&#8216;s funeral in July 1997 \u2014 but it was the <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/princess-diana-final-year-explored-28-years-after-her-tragic-death-last-words\/\">last time John saw Diana alive<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After Diana <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/princess-diana-final-day-minute-agonizing-minute\/\">died on August 31, 1997<\/a>, following a <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/royals\/camilla-fayed-dodi-princess-diana-car-crash\/\">car crash<\/a> in Paris, France, John sang a new version of &#8220;Candle in the Wind&#8221; at his friend&#8217;s funeral. The track, which featured reworked lyrics by <strong>Bernie Taupin<\/strong>, spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Why would anyone want to listen to it?&#8221; he said of the song&#8217;s success. &#8220;It seemed unhealthy to me: morbid and unnatural. I really didn&#8217;t think it was what Diana would have wanted.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-hkePoP hVImEU\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\">Elton John Developed a &#8216;Paternal&#8217; Bond With Prince Harry<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/839p0j-pL\/0x0\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-3-1784613928448.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"prince harry elton john friendship fallout\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/839p0j-pL\/480x270\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-3-1784613928448.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/839p0j-pL\/640x360\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-3-1784613928448.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/839p0j-pL\/768x432\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-3-1784613928448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/839p0j-pL\/1024x576\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-3-1784613928448.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/839p0j-pL\/1280x720\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-3-1784613928448.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/839p0j-pL\/1440x810\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-3-1784613928448.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/839p0j-pL\/1600x900\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-3-1784613928448.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/839p0j-pL\/2160x1215\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-3-1784613928448.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Elton John has also maintained a strong bond with Princess Diana&#8217;s sons.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/collections\/most-influential-people-2018\/5239433\/prince-harry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2018 entry for the <em>Time<\/em> 100<\/a>, John revealed he first met the &#8220;extremely shy and sweet&#8221; Harry at a private lunch at Kensington Palace. He said they have bonded &#8220;over a passionate desire to end the global AIDS epidemic, a disease for which [Harry&#8217;s] mother did so much important early work to fight stigma and build awareness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;I&#8217;m Still Standing&#8221; singer praised Harry for being &#8220;equally passionate&#8221; about reducing the stigma often associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/mental-health\/\">mental health<\/a> problems and credited him with founding the <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/invictus-games\/\">Invictus Games<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Elton John AIDS Foundation founder continued, &#8220;Prince Harry has that rare ability to walk into a room full of strangers and make everyone feel comfortable and at ease. As he has grown in maturity, I have watched him take on these causes with the remarkable skill to see and communicate how it truly feels for the people he is trying to help.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>That same year, John told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/style\/2018\/11\/elton-john-on-prince-harry-at-aids-foundation-gala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Vanity Fair<\/em><\/a> he and Harry &#8220;help each other.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Then, in a March 2023 witness statement for the <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/royals\/prince-harry-suing-uk-tabloid-publisher-meghan-markle-libel\/\">trial against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL)<\/a>, John&#8217;s husband, <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/david-furnish\/\"><strong>David Furnish<\/strong><\/a>, described their relationship with Harry as &#8220;paternal and protective.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Elton and I were great friends with his mother, who we loved dearly, and when she passed, we wanted to do everything we could to give him safety and security, a space of confidence and protection,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It has deeply upset Elton and I that our intentions were used against us and that the confidence and trust Harry placed in us was exploited and abused by <em>The Mail<\/em>&#8216;s callous activities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-hkePoP hVImEU\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\">Elton John Performed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&#8217;s Wedding Reception<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lR85hfA2i\/0x0\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-4-1784613940430.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"prince harry elton john friendship fallout\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lR85hfA2i\/480x270\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-4-1784613940430.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lR85hfA2i\/640x360\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-4-1784613940430.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lR85hfA2i\/768x432\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-4-1784613940430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lR85hfA2i\/1024x576\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-4-1784613940430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lR85hfA2i\/1280x720\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-4-1784613940430.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lR85hfA2i\/1440x810\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-4-1784613940430.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lR85hfA2i\/1600x900\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-4-1784613940430.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lR85hfA2i\/2160x1215\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-4-1784613940430.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed on May 19, 2018.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>On May 19, 2018, John performed at Harry and <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/meghan-markle\/\"><strong>Meghan Markle<\/strong><\/a>&#8216;s lunchtime reception at St. George&#8217;s Hall at Windsor Castle after the couple <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/videos\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-wedding\/\">tied the knot<\/a> in St. George&#8217;s Chapel earlier that day.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Prince Harry asked Sir Elton to perform at the Reception which was hosted by Her Majesty The Queen at St George&#8217;s Hall, Windsor Castle. Sir Elton performed for the newly married couple in recognition of the close connection he has with Prince Harry and his family,&#8221; the palace said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"sc-jHcYrh hanhiD\">\n<p>MORE ON:<\/p>\n<p>Prince Harry<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"sc-jLqSar MszUH\">\n<p class=\"sc-bUQzRK dZWmuA\">Want OK! each day? Sign up here!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-hkePoP hVImEU\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\">Elton John Publicly Defended Prince Harry and His Family<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lEUaJE1vq\/0x0\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-5-1784613940198.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"prince harry elton john friendship fallout\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lEUaJE1vq\/480x270\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-5-1784613940198.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lEUaJE1vq\/640x360\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-5-1784613940198.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lEUaJE1vq\/768x432\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-5-1784613940198.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lEUaJE1vq\/1024x576\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-5-1784613940198.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lEUaJE1vq\/1280x720\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-5-1784613940198.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lEUaJE1vq\/1440x810\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-5-1784613940198.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lEUaJE1vq\/1600x900\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-5-1784613940198.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/lEUaJE1vq\/2160x1215\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-5-1784613940198.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior royals in January 2020.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>The &#8220;Don&#8217;t Go Breaking My Heart&#8221; hitmaker affirmed his support for Harry by speaking out against the &#8220;malicious&#8221; press attention directed at his family after he <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-return-california-one-day-after-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral\/\">hosted them<\/a> at his home in Nice in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am deeply distressed by today&#8217;s distorted and malicious account in the press surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex&#8217;s private stay at my home in Nice last week,&#8221; he wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/eltonofficial\/status\/1163479330632142848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">X<\/a>. &#8220;Prince Harry&#8217;s Mother, Diana Princess Of Wales was one of my dearest friends. I feel a profound sense of obligation to protect Harry and his family from the unnecessary press intrusion that contributed to Diana&#8217;s untimely death.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He confirmed he and Furnish had provided the family with a private jet flight to &#8220;maintain a high level of much-needed protection&#8221; and said the flight was carbon neutral.<\/p>\n<p>John continued, &#8220;I highly respect and applaud both Harry and Meghan&#8217;s commitment to charity and I&#8217;m calling on the press to cease these relentless and untrue assassinations on their character that are spuriously crafted on an almost daily basis.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He shared the same statement on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1WdU9tDdsy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In November 2022, Harry and Meghan <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-pda-vide-tribute-elton-john\/\">recorded a special surprise message<\/a> for John, which was played during his final performance at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Thank you for being the friend that you were for my mom,&#8221; Harry <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Gertsroyals\/status\/1594614900382474241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">said at the time<\/a>. &#8220;Thank you for being our friend. Thank you for being friend to our kids and thank you for entertaining people right around the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-hkePoP hVImEU\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\">Elton John and Prince Harry Joined a Legal Case Against Associated Newspapers<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/bx4oG3Che\/0x0\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-6-1784613941634.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"prince harry elton john friendship fallout\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/bx4oG3Che\/480x270\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-6-1784613941634.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/bx4oG3Che\/640x360\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-6-1784613941634.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/bx4oG3Che\/768x432\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-6-1784613941634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/bx4oG3Che\/1024x576\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-6-1784613941634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/bx4oG3Che\/1280x720\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-6-1784613941634.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/bx4oG3Che\/1440x810\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-6-1784613941634.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/bx4oG3Che\/1600x900\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-6-1784613941634.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/bx4oG3Che\/2160x1215\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-6-1784613941634.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>They lost their High Court privacy case against Associated Newspapers Limited.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>John and Harry joined other claimants \u2014 including Furnish, <strong>Sadie Frost<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/t\/elizabeth-hurley\/\"><strong>Elizabeth Hurley<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 in a major U.K. High Court privacy lawsuit against ANL, the publisher of the <em>Daily Mail<\/em> and <em>The Mail on Sunday<\/em>, in October 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly four years later, the group lost the case after reportedly failing to prove their allegations.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/prince-harry-mega-rich-a-list-pal-legal-fees-privacy-case-loss-source\/\"><em>OK!<\/em><\/a> reported, Harry&#8217;s legal fees could total approximately $20 million, though a <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/11\/royal-family\/this-rich-superstar-might-come-to-prince-harrys-rescue-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Page Six<\/em><\/a> source claimed John might help ease the financial burden.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The people funding the case will likely help Harry with costs,&#8221; one insider added. &#8220;Elton John could also well help Harry out. They&#8217;re extremely close.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Per the source, Harry &#8220;definitely doesn&#8217;t have the money for it,&#8221; leaving his wife &#8220;likely be very furious about the fees. She did not want him to [pursue the case].&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-dTSxUT dyQypj sc-hkePoP hVImEU\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\" class=\"sc-flUlJl gvtwpJ\">Inside Elton John and Prince Harry\u2019s Reported Falling Out<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"sc-ksluoS jnYGUA\">\n<div class=\"sc-hBMVcZ foAbWl\">\n<div class=\"sc-fnVYJo dfXZyd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/h0ppz1wU5\/0x0\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-7-1784613944555.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"prince harry elton john friendship fallout\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/h0ppz1wU5\/480x270\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-7-1784613944555.jpg 480w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/h0ppz1wU5\/640x360\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-7-1784613944555.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/h0ppz1wU5\/768x432\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-7-1784613944555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/h0ppz1wU5\/1024x576\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-7-1784613944555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/h0ppz1wU5\/1280x720\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-7-1784613944555.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/h0ppz1wU5\/1440x810\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-7-1784613944555.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/h0ppz1wU5\/1600x900\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-7-1784613944555.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/h0ppz1wU5\/2160x1215\/prince-harry-elton-john-friendship-fallout-7-1784613944555.jpg 2160w\" sizes=\"100vw\" height=\"675\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"sc-fFSRdu efvKbs\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-giAqnE haccci\"><span>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A news outlet shared details about the alleged fallout.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-gkCpWe evoggL\">\n<p>However, no one may come to Harry&#8217;s aid.<\/p>\n<p>Journalist <strong>Paula Froelich<\/strong> claimed John had closed the door on helping Harry with <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-lose-60-million-british-press-lawsuit-loss-source\/\">his mounting legal expenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am not an ATM,&#8221; an insider <a href=\"https:\/\/thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com\/p\/exclusive-i-am-not-an-atm-elton-john\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quoted<\/a> John as saying, revealing he is <a href=\"https:\/\/okmagazine.com\/p\/elton-john-furious-pal-prince-harry-funds-pricey-lawsuit-defeat-source\/\">furious at the royal<\/a> for turning to him for support.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Elton is really the only one out of that entire group who can afford to pay that bill. He&#8217;s a little tapped out right now,&#8221; the source claimed.<\/p>\n<p>Before the expensive courtroom loss, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsnationnow.com\/entertainment-news\/elton-john-prince-harry-friendship-rift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">separate source told Froelich<\/a> that Harry was &#8220;very hurt&#8221; after John said &#8220;no&#8221; when to his request for a donation to Invictus Birmingham.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Elton is not a bank,&#8221; the source stated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ROYAL FAMILY NEWS Source: MEGA Elton John maintained a close friendship with Princess Diana, which later extended to her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. 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