Prince Harry has given evidence at London's High Court in a case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over claims of hacking and illegal information-gathering

During his two-day court appearance, Prince Harry answered questions from the Mirror Group's barrister, Andrew Green, and stuck to his own lines without crumbling or getting wound up.

The hearing was in a modern, open-plan court that was more budget airport departure lounge than traditional mahogany-filled courtroom.

The case may have established that Prince Harry has grown in confidence and was able to complete his high-wire act without falling off.

Prince Harry appeared in a UK court to testify in a legal case against media outlets for alleged phone hacking and breach of privacy.

He stated that he was bringing the legal action to "stop the abuse, intrusion and hate that was coming towards me and my wife." This is a departure from the traditional royal policy of "don't complain, don't explain" and represents a higher-risk strategy for the prince.

The outcome of the case is yet to be determined and it is possible that there will be more courtroom appearances involving Prince Harry in the future.