Prince Harry has finally reached a settlement in his legal battle against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids, marking a significant moment in his ongoing feud with the British press. The Duke of Sussex secured both an apology and financial damages from the publishers, but the bigger question remains: Could this resolution help mend his strained ties with his brother, Prince William, and his father, King Charles III?

The lawsuit, which centered around illegal phone hacking and privacy violations, has been a thorn in Harry’s side for years. The Sun, one of Murdoch’s tabloids, admitted to hiring private investigators over a decade ago to dig into Harry’s personal life. Despite the settlement, the story barely made headlines in Murdoch-owned papers, with The Sun burying it on page 6 and The Times of London relegating it to the bottom of page 12. Meanwhile, other outlets like The Daily Mail and The Daily Mirror, also facing lawsuits from Harry, tucked the news away on inside pages.

Harry’s legal battles have been a defining feature of his post-royal life. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, he’s taken on the British press with a vengeance, filing multiple lawsuits against major publishers. While this latest settlement is a win for Harry, some critics argue it’s more of a quiet resolution than a dramatic victory. The Daily Telegraph, for instance, described it as a “fizzle rather than a bang.”

The real story, however, might be what happens next. With this chapter closed, could it pave the way for reconciliation within the royal family? Only time will tell if this legal win brings Harry closer to his brother and father—or if the rift runs too deep to heal.