The admission was made in court documents that form part of the publisher's defense against claims of wide-spread unlawful information gathering techniques at MGN including the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People. This is despite an admission by MGN that some unlawful information gathering techniques were used to gather information about Prince Harry and he is entitled to 'appropriate compensation.' Piers Morgan, a vocal critic of Harry and Meghan, denies any knowledge of phone hacking. Morgan, who has been an outspoken critic of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, was editor of The Mirror during this time and has denied any knowledge of phone hacking by his staff. The publisher is accused of unlawful information-gathering including voicemail interception, securing information through deception and hiring private investigators for unlawful activities. Scobie also denied being a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The Duke of Sussex is one of a large group of celebrities suing MGN of unlawful information gathering techniques between 19. He did admit to speaking with the couple's communications team who 'no doubt would have had to have checked things with Harry and Meghan' but denied they contributed directly to his book, written with fellow reporter Carolyn Durand. 'I don't have phone number, I have never socialised with him,' he said. Scobie alleges he overheard former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan being told about phone hacking at the publication.

During cross examination, Scobie was once again accused of being a 'mouthpiece' for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a claim he denied. Morgan continues to deny any knowledge of unlawful information gathering techniques during his time as editor. READ MORE: Meghan Markle's friend Kelly McKee Zajfen shares new photo When asked why he didn't come forward with these claims earlier, the journalist explained he was in 'a different place in his career.' Scobie claims he was asked to hack into the phones of celebrities. 'He generally seemed really interested in the showbiz coverage in general,' Scobie added. Scobie said Morgan was 'extremely hands-on' during his time as editor. 'I recall being surprised to hear this at the time, which is why it stuck in my mind.' 'Mr Morgan was asking how confident they were in the reporting and was told that the information had come from voicemails,' Scobie, claimed.

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Prince Harry is one of a large group of celebrities taking legal action against the publisher.

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