Prince Harry’s life in the U.S. with his wife, Meghan Markle, contrasts sharply with that of his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who remain closely connected to the royal family. Despite the physical distance and ongoing family tensions, Harry and Eugenie have maintained a strong friendship. A family insider noted, “They’re still the best of friends and talk constantly.”
Meanwhile, Cressida Bonas, a model and actress who once dated Prince Harry, has carved out her own path apart from royal life. After their relationship ended, Bonas focused on her career, quickly securing a significant role as the face of Mulberry just eight months later. Her connections to royalty and aristocracy, through her mother, Lady Mary-Gaye Curzon, and father, Jeffrey Bonas, have kept her in elite circles.
Introduced by Princess Eugenie in 2012, Bonas and Harry’s romance unfolded amid royal duties and public scrutiny. Harry recalls their initial meeting as awkward, and their early dates were filled with the pressure of being in the spotlight. Despite these challenges, their relationship deepened, with Harry opening up to Bonas about his late mother, Princess Diana, for the first time.
However, the demands of royal life ultimately led to their split in 2014. Despite this, Bonas remained close to the royal family, even attending Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle in May 2018. Her enduring friendship with Princess Eugenie is evident, as they continue to attend events together and support one another’s endeavors.
Bonas eventually married Harry Wentworth-Stanley, who has ties to the royal family through his stepfather, the Marquess of Milford Haven. Their wedding in July 2020 was a modest affair due to pandemic restrictions but marked a significant new chapter in Bonas’s life.
She has also attended other royal events, such as Princess Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank in October 2018. Her continued presence at these occasions underscores the lasting relationships she has maintained within royal circles, particularly with Princess Eugenie.
In November 2023, Bonas demonstrated her support for Princess Eugenie at The Anti-Slavery Collective’s inaugural Winter Gala, further highlighting the strength of their friendship. Bonas’s enduring ties to the royal family, especially with Princess Eugenie, go beyond her past romance with Prince Harry and reflect a bond founded on mutual respect and genuine friendship.
