What All Of Prince Harry's Exes Have Said About Him

On May 19, 2018, Prince Harry, the "spare heir" to the British throne, married American actor Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. Their fairytale wedding, which drew in some 29.2 million U.S. viewers alone, was truly a happily ever after moment for the young royal. It is widely believed that Harry had been searching hard for his one true love for at least a decade, and Meghan seemed to fit the bill perfectly.

Before marrying Markle, the Duke of Sussex had a reputation as a bit of a ladies' man. He was frequently spotted cozying up to women like Ellie Goulding and Chelsy Davy, who were deemed eligible bachelorettes with princess potential. Unfortunately for Harry, these widely-discussed romances often fizzled out just as quickly as they began. Thankfully, none of the breakups landed on any most brutal celebrity breakup lists. In fact, it seems a lot of them were quite amicable (at least two of his exes attended his wedding).

But what have Harry's exes said about him? We've rounded up everything Prince Harry's former flames have ever shared about him and their relationships. From comments on his physical appearance to musings on how gentlemanly he is and the reasons for their breakups, here are all the secrets those would-be princesses have spilled over the years!

Cassie Sumner

In the early 2000s, Prince Harry was very much in the midst of his wild-child days. A fixture in Britain's nightclubs, the redheaded prince regularly made tabloid headlines with his escapades, and the details of his various flirtations filled gossip columns almost daily. It was during one of these nights out that the royal met Cassie Sumner.

Sumner, an actor and model from Kent, had only really broken into the mainstream earlier that year. Around the time she met the prince, she appeared in the TV series "Dream Team" and in men's publications. After starring in reality shows in the late 2000s, Sumner remarked, "I was very much from a lads' mag background, so [reality TV] showed a different side to me." In 2004, she found herself at London's China White bar on the same night as the heirs to the throne.

According to an account Sumner gave the Mirror, an intoxicated Prince Harry invited her to join his party at a private table. They chatted and canoodled for about 45 minutes before the club closed. Sumner, however, didn't seem too disappointed that their acquaintance never blossomed into something more serious, stating, "If I'm honest, I didn't really fancy Harry. I prefer more muscles on a man... Anyway, I can't see myself getting invited home for tea with Prince Charles and Camilla!"

Chelsy Davy

Although Prince Harry didn’t end up making a love connection with Cassie Sumner in 2004, he did meet another woman that year, heiress Chelsy Davy. This relationship turned out to be one of Harry’s longest-lasting romances before he met Meghan. The pair dated on and off from 2004 to 2011 after meeting in Africa, and many royal watchers considered their love to be the real deal.

In a documentary about the royals, journalist Richard Kay spoke highly of their chemistry, stating, "It's a real love match. There's no doubt about it. There's great passion between the two of them; when they're together, the tension is visible; there’s electricity, and there are sparks flying everywhere." However, despite their evident chemistry, they ultimately determined they weren’t compatible.

In 2016, Davy shared in an interview that their separation was largely due to her desire to live outside the public eye, which was impossible in a relationship with Harry. "It was so full-on," she explained, adding, "Crazy, and scary, and uncomfortable. I found it very difficult when it was bad. I couldn't cope. I was young; I was trying to be a normal kid, and it was horrible."

Caroline Flack

Some of Prince Harry's former partners, like model Cassie Sumner, saw their star power significantly boosted by their association with the swoony royal. Others, like TV personality Caroline Flack, were well-established tabloid personalities long before their affairs began. The two met in 2009 through a mutual friend, and their romance was brief but impactful.

In her autobiography, "Storm in a C Cup," Flack shared insights into her relationship with the prince. She said meeting Harry cheered her up after a previous relationship ended and that she really liked him personally. However, once their romance became public, things took a turn, and she wrote, "I was no longer Caroline Flack, TV presenter; I was Caroline Flack, Prince Harry's bit of rough."

Tragically, Flack passed away in 2020, and many outlets pointed to the intense media scrutiny she faced after dating Harry as a contributing factor in her death. This highlights the severe impact unchecked media attention can have on individuals, especially those in the public eye.

Cressida Bonas

Cressida Bonas is another of Prince Harry's exes who struggled with the media attention surrounding their relationship. Introduced to Harry by his cousin Princess Eugenie, Cressida was no stranger to public scrutiny, being the daughter of a socialite. Despite being familiar with the spotlight, she found the overwhelming attention they received challenging and credits it for driving them apart.

For two years, they dated quietly, but the media buzz was relentless. In a 2020 interview, Bonas expressed frustration with how the past relationship continues to follow her. "No one likes to be labelled," she said, highlighting the barriers she faced while trying to establish her own identity outside the royal connection.

Bonas' experience serves as a reminder of how difficult it can be to navigate relationships in the public eye, especially when personal lives are constantly under scrutiny.

Mollie King

In the late '00s, Mollie King rose to fame as a member of The Saturdays, a popular girl group. Her relationship with Prince Harry garnered significant media attention, especially after they met at a polo match in 2010. However, their romance didn’t evolve beyond friendship until early 2012, when they were spotted out together.

While King was initially coy about their budding romance, she later described Harry as "very out of my league." Their relationship was short-lived, and sources indicated that Harry broke it off because King was too open about their time together, which clashed with his desire for privacy.

Mollie's experience reflects the challenges of dating someone in the royal family and the impacts of public perception on personal relationships.

Camilla Romestrand

During a break from his on-again-off-again girlfriend Chelsy Davy in 2010, Prince Harry was linked to Camilla Romestrand, a Norwegian rocker. They were reportedly introduced by a mutual friend and were seen enjoying nights out together. Although she never spoke publicly about their romance, a friend revealed that Harry was quite the gentleman during their time together.

Nevertheless, like many of Harry's relationships, it didn’t last long. Romestrand was wary of discussing Harry publicly, fearing it would overshadow her music career. This situation echoes the sentiment shared by many of Harry's exes about the difficulties of maintaining a personal life amidst the relentless scrutiny of the media.