HARRY’S MANY EXES: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
They can only dream of what might have been
They are known as the ones who got away — the girls Prince Harry could have married. After his engagement to Meghan Markle was announced last week, one of them, Cressida Bonas, posted a cryptic message on Instagram: “No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells it all.”
Was it a veiled reference to Harry? Or just one of many life messages the actress likes to share with her followers?
Whatever the case, Harry’s exes are not wallflowers, many of them pursuing careers in television or showbiz.
And he seemingly remains on friendly terms with most of them.
The question is, will any of them be invited to the wedding?
CHELSY DAVY
Who: Lawyer turned designer, 32
When she dated Harry: On and off for seven years until 2011
How they met: In Cape Town during his gap year
Why they split: Once upon a time, he said she was “The One.” Instead, she was his first love, and someone who didn’t much like the spotlight, and they eventually called it a day
Recent activity: Divides her time between London and Zimbabwe
What she might say to Meghan: “Harry introduced me to the Queen too, isn’t she a darling?”
CRESSIDA BONAS
Who: Actress, 28 When she dated Harry: 2012-14
How they met: Through her close pal, Princess Eugenie
Why they split: She wanted to pursue acting
Recent activity: Soon to appear in Tulip Fever
What she might say to Meghan: “Can I have your part in Suits?”
FLORENCE BRUDENELL-BRUCE
Who: Former model, 32 When she dated Harry: 2011 How they met: Had known each other for years
Why they split: He was too busy with his army career
Recent activity: Runs her own ceramics business
What she might say to Meghan: “Fancy a ceramic shell as your wedding present?”
CAROLINE FLACK
Who: TV presenter, 38 When she dated Harry: 2009 How they met: Through a friend
Why they split: In her autobiography, Flack wrote: “Once the story got out, we had to stop seeing each other”
Recent activity: Hosts The X Factor and Love Island
What she might say to Meghan: “Finally, someone who knows what it’s like to be the ‘older woman.’”
MOLLIE KING
Who: Singer, 30
When she dated Harry: 2012 How they met: At karaoke Why they split: She appeared to be enjoying the publicity too much
Recent activity: Currently in Strictly
What she might say to Meghan: “Dream big, laugh hard and don’t ever give up.” (one of her Twitter posts)
CAMILLA THURLOW
Who: Former Miss Edinburgh and Love Island contestant, 28
When she dated Harry: Spotted in a clinch at a club
How they met: On dance floor
Why they split: She is tightlipped
Recent activity: Charity work What she might say to Meghan: “If it doesn’t work out, there’s always Love Island.”