‘Infatuated’ Prince Harry ‘sent Jennifer Aniston texts’ and called her ‘princess material’, reports

Long before he fell head over heels for Meghan, Harry had his sights set firmly on another American actress.

Prince Harry might be happily married and celebrating his first Father’s Day today, but once upon a time, the royal is said to have been “obsessed” with Friends actress Jennifer Aniston.

According to US writer, Ian Halperin, the Duke of Sussex was “infatuated for years” and even called her “princess material” after she posed on the cover of GQ mag in 2009, reports The Sun.

A new book and documentary on Aniston claims that Harry got the actress’ phone number and texted her emojis, the Mirror reports.

Harry and Meghan are happily married with a son, Archie. Picture: Getty Images

“Harry was infatuated with Jen for years. He told friends she was ‘princess material’. He visited LA and was partying heavily with models there, “ US writer Ian Halperin claims.

“He told a close friend his favourite actress was Jen and got her number.

“He texted her and sent emojis. One source told me Jen was aware of Harry’s crush but didn’t want to lead him on because of the age difference.”

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Jennifer Aniston is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Picture: Getty Images

Meghan’s acting career is behind her. Picture: AFP

A spokesman for the actress has denied the claims, insisting that “the claims are false.”

But Halperin, 54 added: “I stand by everything in the film and book.”

While it’s claimed Harry was interested in Aniston, wife Meghan, 37 was reportedly almost set up with former Chelsea soccer star Ashley Cole.

Prince Harry was reportedly a fan of this 2009 GQ cover featuring Jennifer Aniston. Picture: AP

British TV personality Lizzie Cundy told a UK morning TV show that she almost “set Meghan up” with Cheryl’s ex-husband.

Speaking about the Duchess last month, she said: “We got on like a house on fire.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux split last year. Picture: Getty Images for DGA

“She was so funny, loved London and she wanted to find a boyfriend.

“ … I did actually say, ‘Do you like footballers?’ Because they were on my phone, I said do you want to have a look through.

“I thought Ashley Cole, because he’d just split up with Cheryl and they look kind of similar, I said he might like you.”

According to reports, Meghan dismissed the idea after being advised by friends about the footballer’s “reputation”.

Prince Harry met with British champion boxer Anthony Johnson last week. Picture: AFP

This story was originally published in The Sun and is reprinted with permission.