Sky News were live at the scene as he approached the entrance and despite the earnestness of the hearing he seemed in good spirits smiling and waving to the cameraman and reporters who asked him how he was feeling. He is due to give evidence later in the week but he is not expected to attend the nine-week trial at any other point of the case.

Prince Harry returns to London for a court case, but the royal family won't be there. Experts say the ongoing rift between Harry and Prince William continues to deepen.