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.
When did Prince Harry start dating Meghan Markle?
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.
Who did Prince Harry date before Meghan Markle?
Royal watchers have noticed that Meghan is VERY different from Harry’s usual type.
Here are the ladies who got away.
Chelsy Davy
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."
Florence Brudenell-Bruce
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
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.”
Mollie King
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.
Ellie Goulding
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.”
Prince Harry FEARED to be going down ‘wayward path’ by Princess Diana’s former butler
Paul Burrell explained how Harry is seen as a “spare” to the throne. He told The Sun: “I don’t want to see Harry going down the path that the spare always seems to go down like Princess Margaret. She went down that wayward path and she couldn’t be reined in again.”
Mr Burrell went on to reveal Prince William is concerned by Meghan Markle’s celebrity-focused influence over Harry, the Sun reported.
He said: “William is bothered about it, it’s his brother.
“He is conscious he is the heir to the throne every single day of his life.
“He wants to protect Harry of course, but Harry is now a little satellite of his own making. William has got a full on job of looking after his family and his three children”
Mr Burrell added the Queen could stop any sibling rivalry by making Harry the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
He said: “I think the Queen should think about giving Prince Harry Governor-General of Australia as they would be rulers in their own country, doing their own thing.
“On the other side of the world, they'd watch their family grow in a different way and the Cambridges could grow in their own way too without all the drama to bother about.
“They were cemented together by their mother’s death. Prince William must be distressed by all of it. I don’t want to see those boys fall out.
"I want to get them together in the same room and bang their heads together and say ‘come on now.
“Your mother would want you to stand strong together, she wouldn’t want you to fall out.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their first royal baby in late April or early May.
There are reports they will move into Frogmore Cottage in Windsor before the arrival.
