Three seat holders at the Royal Albert Hall who accused its operator of "unlawfully" depriving them of their rights to seats have lost a High Court bid for interim damages of £500,000.

Three Royal Albert Hall seat holders are suing it for more than £500,000 in damages at the High Court over allegations it “unlawfully” deprived them of their rights to their seats.

Three Royal Albert Hall seat holders are suing the charity behind the venue for more than £500,000 at the High Court over allegations it 'unlawfully' deprived them of their rights to their places.

A High Court battle has erupted as three long-standing Royal Albert Hall seat holders launch a lawsuit against the venue's corporation, seeking over £500,000 in damages.