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Find out what happened when one of Harry’s girlfriends observed Kate’s initial struggles. And see how that compares to Meghan Markle. Learn all the details below.
Kate Middleton Ruined Romance For Prince Harry!
About four years before Prince Harry met Meghan Markle, the Duke of Sussex enjoyed a relationship with Cressida Bonas. And Harry and Cressida seemed fated for a walk down the aisle. They even got introduced through approved royal channels, with Prince Andrew’s daughter, Princess Eugenie, playing matchmaker.
However, royal author Robert Lacey revealed that Kate Middleton then ruined Harry’s romance with the blonde beauty. And in his book Battle of Brothers about Princes William and Harry, Lacey shared that an incident in 2014 sparked Cressida’s motivation to split. When Harry’s then-girlfriend watched Kate struggle with excess press attention during a tour of Australia, Cressida felt horrified.
“In 2014, [Cressida felt] ‘completely spooked’ after watching the TV coverage of William and Kate touring New Zealand with baby George in tow,” revealed Lacey. And the author added that Cressida confronted Harry after viewing the scenes. Seeing the Duchess of Cambridge struggle with then-eight-month-old George amid the media spotlight, Cressida refused to let the relationship go any further. “That was not the way she would want to enjoy her eight-month-old son, she regretfully explained to Harry,” wrote Lacey in his book.
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Prince Harry Admitted Media Played Role In Royal Family Exit
However, Harry learned a lesson from his experience with Cressida. Because when the media spotlight grew intense soon after he and Meghan Markle married, Harry decided to step back from his royal family duties. And the Duke of Sussex even hinted at the link in his interview with Oprah Winfrey.
During their time with Oprah, Harry and Meghan reflected on how much they disliked the constant scrutiny from the press. And Markle discussed feeling suicidal from the often harsh spotlight. However, Meghan at least experienced some of that media attention during her years as an actress.
But for Cressida, walking down the streets of London amid the pushy paparazzi felt overwhelming. And she believed that if she stayed with Harry, it would get worse. Ironically, Meghan and Harry proved that escape was possible. But their departure from England came only after numerous challenges.
Tell us what you think. Do you feel shocked that Cressida Bonas got so upset with Kate Middleton’s press coverage that she split from Harry? And after you share your views, check back on our site for more royal family news.
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