Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend breaks her silence
<p>Cressida Bonas has broken her silence on her ex-boyfriend Prince Harry’s decision to step back from his royal duties with his wife Meghan.</p>
<p>In an interview with <em><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/esmagazine/cressida-bonas-interview-selfdoubt-and-overcoming-labels-a4335111.html">ES Magazine</a></em>, the English actress and model – who dated Prince Harry from 2012 to 2014 – was asked if she related to the Duchess Meghan’s struggle with public scrutiny.</p>
<p>Bonas declined to comment “out of respect” for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.</p>
<p>“I wouldn’t take a position on that because it would be a headline,” Bonas said.</p>
<p>“I want to talk about my work. And also out of respect. What’s the expression? How would I feel if the shoe was on the other foot and it was an ex talking about me? It feels like a long time ago, so when it comes up it feels strange because I’m in a very different place now – I’m getting married, I’ve learned a lot. I’m much more comfortable in my own skin. I’m growing.”</p>
<p>Bonas said despite having broken up with the Prince six years ago, she still found herself courting questions about their relationship.</p>
<p>“The hurdles and barriers for me are when I’m trying to do my work and people want to talk about him,” the 30-year-old said.</p>
<p>“I work very hard and love what I do – I just want to continue. But it is still something I have to contend with.”</p>
<p>Bonas, the granddaughter of Edward Curzon, 6th Earl Howe, has remained friends with Prince Harry and attended his wedding in 2018. She is now engaged to property developer Harry Wentworth-Stanley.</p>
