Prince Harry’s roll call of glamorous ex-girlfriends
ROYAL watchers have noticed that Meghan Markle is quite different from Prince Harry’s usual type. Here are the ones who got away.
TISSUES at the ready — the world’s most eligible bachelor is soon to be married.
Prince Harry, 33, will tie the knot with Suits actor Meghan Markle, 36, on May 19, 2018.
The fifth-in-line to the throne began dating the American actor, best known for her role as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, in October 2016.
Rumours had been rife ever since Meghan was said to have pulled out of thanksgiving celebrations in Los Angeles to be in London.
Royal watchers have noticed that Meghan is very different from Harry’s usual type.
His exes include a Burberry model, an reality TV host and a pop singer. Here are the ones who got away ...
Ellie Goulding
The handsome prince is believed to have dated Ellie Goulding after the pair were spotted canoodling at the Audi Polo Challenge in May 2016.
The couple, who have been pals since meeting at Prince William’s wedding in 2011, are said to have exchanged flirty text messages.
At the time, a source close to Harry’s circle told The Sun: “He has told friends how much he likes Ellie and she is clearly taken by him.”
Cressida Bonas
Cressida Bonas’ aristocratic upbringing, penchant for dungarees and flowing blonde mane helped her win Harry’s affections in 2012.
The prince became infatuated with the pretty dance graduate after being introduced to her by his cousin, Princess Eugenie.
The free-spirited pair attended the Glastonbury music festival together, a rugby match at Twickenham and were frequently spotted around London on discreet dates.
But Burberry muse Cressida reportedly called off their two-year romance after struggling to adjust to life in the spotlight.
A friend of the couple revealed in 2014: “It’s very sad that they have decided to split but this is a completely amicable separation and they are remaining the very best of friends.”
Florence Brudenell-Bruce
Lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce was spotted on Harry’s arm in 2011.
The fair-haired waif, who is known to her high-society pals as ‘Flea’, decided to call off their brief summer fling after realising the Windsor way just wasn’t for her.
Florence, who has also been linked to F1 star Jenson Button, went on to marry multi-millionaire Henry St George in a romantic ceremony in the south of France.
She and Harry remain pals and see each other on the party circuit.
Caroline Flack
UK X Factor host Caroline Flack revealed she was Harry’s “bit of rough” after the pair were introduced via mutual friends in 2009.
The presenter, famed for her trendy blonde bob, said they were forced to call off their romance after the “story got out”.
Caroline detailed their short romance in her autobiography, Storm in a C Cup.
The Love Island presenter went on to famously date another Harry — in the form of One Direction star Harry Styles.
Mollie King
Pop princess Mollie King bagged herself a few dates with Harry in 2012.
The singer, who was a member of glamorous British girl band The Saturdays, confessed to enjoying a cosy night out with the prince saying, “Yes, I have met Harry, and we did go out for a drink.”
But Molly’s skimpy stage outfits, chart success and blonde tresses weren’t enough to turn their courtship into a long-term thing.
Harry reportedly called things off and Mollie went on to date supermodel David Gandy.
Chelsy Davy
Prince Harry’s first love was Chelsy Davy, the stunning blonde whose dad is a wealthy Zimbabwean landowner.
After meeting through mutual pals in 2004, the pair enjoyed a passionate on-off six-year relationship.
Chelsy returned to Africa to study while Harry focused on his army career and royal duties.
The socialite came back to the UK to take up a top job at a law firm and was seen accompanying Harry to a number of highbrow events.
Despite attending the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding in 2011, Chelsy admitted life as a princess wasn’t for her.
This story originally appeared on The Sun and is republished with permission.
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