Reuters is cited as the source of the court report.

The article ends with a note about deactivating the website’s comment provider and inviting discussion via social media.

The summary reflects only the key facts and outcomes reported in the article, with no added external information.

Author Correction noted for related research article title, indicating a separate publishing correction.

The piece frames the cost order as initial and potentially evolving if costs rise beyond the initial amount.

The article synthesizes statements from multiple outlets and notes broader coverage to illustrate reactions and details of the ruling.

The report focuses on a legal decision involving high-profile figures and privacy law, presented as a brief news update.

The article provides the cost figure in both pounds and dollars for reader clarity.

A High Court judge ordered Prince Harry, Elton John, and five other claimants to pay roughly £9.54 million (about $13 million) in interim costs to Associated Newspapers after ruling their privacy lawsuit was pursued unreasonably.

Associated Newspapers rejected the allegations as preposterous smears and argued the claims fell outside the newspaper’s practices.

No final decision on appeals has been announced, leaving open whether the claimants will challenge the ruling.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.