Royal break-up: Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas split over her fear of royal life

PRINCE Harry’s two-year romance with Cressida Bonas is on the rocks after his sister-in-law Princess Kate gave her an “honest account” of royal life.
OVER: Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas have split up according to a source [PA]

Sources said 25-year-old Cressie, who had been tipped to be the next royal bride, broke things off during an emotional heart-to-heart over the weekend.

The publicity-shy dance graduate reportedly asked the 29-year-old Prince to give her “some space”.

One source said: “Harry and Cressie have split.

"She is still young and has huge reservations about marrying into the Royal Family.

“They had a chat over the weekend and decided it’s best they cool things off.

“Harry is hoping she’ll change her mind – but for now, the romance is very much off.”

It is a massive blow for the smitten Prince, who was tipped to propose to her this year.

Another insider blamed 32-year-old Kate for the split, saying: “Cressida wants to slow things down.

"It all follows a chat she had with Kate which really opened her eyes as to what to expect inside the royal circle.

“Cressie starting getting cold feet about losing her privacy and her uncomplicated life.

“Harry is hoping she’ll change her mind – but for now, the romance is very much off”

“She has just started a new job and she has found a flat to rent with a friend.
“She is doing all the things ordinary people in their 20s do.
“Cressie is really enjoying life at the moment and doesn’t want to lose that.”
The couple were first introduced by Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie, 24, in May 2012, but kept their romance secret for over a year until being spotted skiing in Switzerland.
Last month Inge Solheim, 41, a close friend of the Prince, revealed the “terrible” pressure Cressida felt under.
She said it was “absolutely terrible for a young girl”.
Last night Harry’s spokeswoman declined to comment on whether the pair had split.
Earlier the prince accidentally flashed his £25 Hugo Boss boxer briefs while on royal duty.
He was visiting wounded servicemen and women competing to represent Britain at his “Olympics” for injured military personnel.
Harry dropped into a Help For Heroes rehabilitation centre as the trials began to select a 100-strong team for the Invictus Games.
They are being held in the Olympic Park and Lea Valley Athletics Centre in September and were inspired by Harry’s visit to the Warrior Games in the US.
Harry said: “I have seen how powerful sport is as a means of rebuilding confidence as well as aiding with physical rehabilitation.”