A private investigator involved in Prince Harry's legal case against a media publisher has disputed the authenticity of a key statement attributed to him, according to court proceedings.

Gavin Burrows denied providing what he characterized as a 'fake' statement that purportedly admitted to working for the publisher. The private investigator rejected claims that he had 'switched sides' in the ongoing litigation.

The dispute centers on a statement that appears to be central to the media lawsuit involving Prince Harry. Burrows has alleged that the statement bearing his name was forged rather than genuinely provided by him.

The controversy adds another layer of complexity to the high-profile legal proceedings between Prince Harry and the media company. The authenticity of witness statements and evidence has become a contested issue in the case.

Details about the specific contents of the disputed statement or its potential impact on the broader lawsuit were not immediately available. The case continues to proceed through the court system as parties address questions surrounding witness testimony and documentation.