A public speaking expert recently criticized Prince Harry for his alleged unprofessional behavior during a court appearance. The expert pointed out three specific points on what, according to him, made the Duke of Sussex seem that way.
Public speaking expert slams Prince Harry for being ‘unprofessional’
In a recent BBC Radio 4 episode, public speaking coach Andrew Edwards discussed Prince Harry’s unprofessional behavior in court. It wasn’t about how the duke spoke, but rather how he physically carried himself during the session.
“I was in the High Court where Harry was speaking,” the expert told the show’s host. “He didn’t sit up straight; he was a sloucher. He didn’t have his top button fastened and had his tie undone. Very unprofessional,” he recalled.
The court appearance in question likely refers to the Duke of Sussex’s appearance in the High Court in January 2026. There, he testified against Associated Newspapers (the publisher of the Daily Mail) of unlawful information gathering.
During the trial, Prince Harry gave emotional testimony, claiming that the alleged false information published by the aforementioned outlet led to a “horrible experience” for his wife, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. “They’ve made my wife’s life an absolute misery,” he told the UK Court (via BBC).
Meanwhile, Associated Newspapers has denied all the allegations, saying that it gathered its reports from legitimate sources. Moreover, it claimed that Harry’s social circle was a “good source of leaks” to learn about his private life (via ABC News).
However, Prince Harry denied claims that his friends or social circle were sources for the Daily Mail. According to the BBC, Judge Mr Justice Nicklin even found the duke to be a little argumentative during cross-examination and advised him to answer the questions directly.
Although the trial has since ended, with both parties wrapping up their closing arguments, the final judgment has not yet been announced. The judge will deliver a ruling at a later date after reviewing all of the evidence.
Originally written by Harsha Panduranga on Mandatory.
