The News of The World, a national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom from 1843 to 2011, printed its last edition on Sunday, July 10, 2011, in response to the developing phone hacking scandal. The last issue contained no commercial adverts and any advertising space was donated to charities.
People are now raising a question that who were targeted by the News of The World after the phone hacking scandal was exposed.
Below is the list of some very famous people such as former Prime Minister Tony Blair, Prince William and soccer star Wayne Rooney who are suspended to be hacked their phones or emails.
Sienna Miller
Siena Miller is an English actress, model, and fashion designer. She also works as a Global Ambassador for International Medical Corps
Ryan Giggs
Soccer star Ryan Giggs is honored to be Manchester United’s greatest player ever by MU’s official magazine and website on January 31, 2011
Jude Law
Jude Law is a member of the main competition jury at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival
Tony Blair
Tony Blair served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from May 2, 1997 to 27 June, 2007
Prince William
British Prince William, who got married to his longtime friend Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey, is second in line to the throne after his father, Prince Charles
Kate Middleton (at the time Prince William's girlfriend)
Kate Middleton became Duchess of Cambridge since she tied the knot with Prince William
Prince Harry
British Prince Harry, younger brother of Prince William, is third in line to the throne
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s soccer star
Gwyneth Paltrow
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow once won an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award
Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson is the Mayor of London since 2008
Peter Mandelson
Peter Mandelson is the UK’s former Trade Secretary
Simon Hughes
Simon Hughes is UK’s Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats
David Blunkett
David Blunkett is the UK’s former Home Secratery
Rebekah Brooks
Rebekah Brooks is chief executive of News International. She was once the youngest editor of the News of the World (from 2000 to 2003)
News of The World Phoen Hacking Scandal
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News of The World Scandal: Unbelievable List of Famous People Being Hacked