who did he date before Meghan Markle? From Chelsy Davy to Ellie Goulding – The Sun - Prince Ricardo De La Cerda
PRINCE HARRY and his wife Meghan Markle have been married since May 19, 2018.
But who else has Prince Harry dated before he met the former Suits actress? Here’s what we know.
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Harry began dating the American actress, best known for her role as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, in October 2016.
The couple tied the knot on May 19, 2018 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Meghan gave birth to their child Archie Harrison just 15 days before their one-year marriage anniversary.
On June 4, 2021, the couple had another baby, this time their first daughter Lilibet Diana.
Royal watchers have noticed that Meghan is VERY different from Harry’s usual type.
His exes include a Burberry model, an X Factor singer and a Strictly Come Dancing starlet.
Here are the ladies who got away.
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 high-brow events.
Despite attending the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding in 2011, Chelsy admitted life as a princess wasn’t for her.
However, she has since said that they are on good terms.
She said: “I think we will always be good friends.”
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 of life 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.
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.”
Pop princess Mollie King bagged herself a few dates with Harry in 2012.
The singer, who was a member of glamorous 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 Mollie’s glamorous 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 and got engaged to cricketer Stuart Broad in 2021.
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 some 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.”