Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Bristol Post
Bristol Post
Entertainment
Jennifer Newton & Bertie Adam

Seeing Kate Middleton on telly gave Prince Harry's ex-Cressida Bonas 'cold feet'

The royals love interests have always been an odd fascination for the British public.

Of course, we all know that Harry and Meghan haven't always been so.

The more attentive amongst them may well remember a certain Cressida Bonas - an on and off girlfriend of the younger prince for a period of about two years.

READ MORE: Rebekah Vardy loses libel battle over claims she was leaking stories about Coleen Rooney to the press

They were introduced to each other by Princess Eugenie back in 2012. However, these days she is happily married and is actually expecting her first child with Harry Wentworth-Stanley, the Mirror reports.

And it appears the reason why their pairing didn't last was because Cressida decided royal life was just too much for her - especially after seeing Harry's sister-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge on TV.

According to the book Battle of Brothers about Princes William and Harry, royal expert Robert Lacey claims William and Kate's royal tour of New Zealand and Australia "spooked" Cressida.

He writes: "A rising actress, Cressida did not enjoy the critical remarks that she could hear people making behind her back when she walked down the street in London - she felt that the fame of her relationship put her "in a box".

"In 2014, she was said to have been 'completely spooked' after watching the TV coverage of William and Kate touring New Zealand with baby George in tow - that was not the way she would want to enjoy her eight-month-old son, she regretfully explained to Harry."

At the time of their split, a friend said: “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.”

Harry and Cressida remained friends, and the actress was invited to Meghan and Harry's royal wedding back in 2018.

And last weekend she showcased her blossoming baby bump in a beautifully chic outfit as she made an appearance at the wedding of Lady Tatiana Mountbatten - the daughter of Prince Philip 's first cousin the Marquess of Milford Haven.

As she was pictured heading into the church, Cressida beamed alongside her love as she topped off her quirky wedding outfit with a statement rose-themed headband.

READ NEXT:

I've watched Neighbours for most of my life and here's why Channel 5 should never have let it go

Cat from Liverpool travels 170 miles to Bristol hiding in Parcelforce van engine

Travellers have been camped on a controversial school playing field since Saturday

Wessex Water issues hosepipe ban update as parts of UK placed under restrictions

Bristol Extinction Rebellion protests take to the streets - in pictures

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.