Prince Harry has claimed in the High Court that he was painted as a 'thicko' by tabloid newspapers and felt like he ended playing up to stereotypes they created.

The Duke of Sussex said in his case against Mirror Group Newspapers that the Press had also described him as a 'cheat', 'underage drinker' and 'irresponsible drug taker'.

Harry, 38, claimed newspapers tried to edge Royal Family members towards playing the 'roles that suit them best'- and 'especially if you are the 'spare' to the 'heir''.

The royal, who spent five years at the prestigious Eton College, said tabloids were 'constantly peddling' an idea 'that I was not bright, struggling at school, a 'thicko''.

Two A-levels, helped by teachers doing some of the course work to achieve a B in Art, and a D in Geography. Sounds like struggling to me.

I found the practice of posting A-level results on school doors a despicable violation of students' privacy, and I'm glad the practice has ended. Also pleased that Edward and Sophie ended the practice of the royals revealing their children's grades.

However, what does all this have to do with phone hacking? All I'm hearing is a heck of a lot of blame shifting.