From his witness statement about struggling under media scrutiny, to the gruelling cross-examination over the royal's past.

Prince Harry becomes the first royal in modern times to face cross-examination in court.

LONDON — Prince Harry is taking his battle with the media to a historic new stage, becoming the first high-ranking member of the British royal family in 130 years to appear as a witness in court.

It was Harry’s first day testifying in the lawsuit he and three other claimants have brought in London against the Mirror newspaper group, which he has accused of long waging war on his family’s privacy, even hacking his personal phone. His testimony is to continue on Wednesday. Here are the highlights from Day 1.

As part of his mission to rein in the tabloid media, Harry is testifying and being cross-examined over at least two days in his suit against the Daily Mirror.

Prince Harry took the stand in a case against the British tabloid newspaper “Daily Mirror” and more on June 6. He said journalists have “blood on their hands.”

Harry explained how the brothers took opposing views on how to handle their late mother's butler who was indiscreet about her personal life.