Royal expert details heated moment and its impact on Harry’s romance with Cressida Bonas

Prince Harry’s relationship with Cressida Bonas reportedly hit a rough patch due to a Christmas encounter with a fan, shedding light on a pivotal moment in their tumultuous romance. Author Tina Brown, known for “The Palace Papers,” narrates an incident during the couple’s Christmas visit to a pub in Kidlington in 2013, which she claims initiated their relationship’s downward trajectory.

As the couple was leaving the pub, an elderly fan approached Prince Harry with a request for a photograph to bring joy to his unwell wife. According to Brown, Cressida responded kindly, offering to take the photo. In contrast, Prince Harry allegedly reacted brusquely, instructing the fan to “get out of my way” before storming off in frustration.

While Prince Harry has not confirmed this incident, Brown suggests its impact on Cressida was substantial. The alleged clash, characterized by Harry’s public discomfort, is believed to have contributed to Cressida’s growing concerns about the intensity of royal life.

The incident occurred just weeks before another incident on Valentine’s Day, where Harry reportedly reacted strongly to the presence of paparazzi.

The Valentine’s Day incident involved a sudden change of plans as Harry, aware of a lurking photographer, abruptly returned home, opting for a quiet night instead. These incidents, combined with Harry’s aversion to public attention, reportedly gave Cressida serious reservations about their relationship. Despite the challenges, Cressida played a supportive role, encouraging Harry to seek professional help for his mental well-being.

Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” released earlier this year, briefly touched upon the challenges in their relationship.

The couple officially parted ways in 2014, but Cressida remains a close friend of Prince Harry and even attended his wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018. Cressida later married Harry Wentworth-Stanley in 2020 and welcomed their son, Wilbur, in the following year.