When Kate Middleton scared off Prince Harry ex-girlfriend

Prince Harry’s former girlfriend, Cressida Bonas, was reportedly terrified of her life in the Royal Family, had she married him.

The budding actress was seemingly worried about being ‘put in a box’ due to constant media scrutiny.

Writing in his book ‘Battle of the Brothers,’ author Robert Lacey notes: "A rising actress, Cressida did not enjoy the critical remarks that she could hear people making behind her back when she walked down the street in London - she felt that the fame of her relationship put her "in a box".

"In 2014, she was said to have been 'completely spooked' after watching the TV coverage of William and Kate touring New Zealand with baby George in tow - that was not the way she would want to enjoy her eight-month-old son, she regretfully explained to Harry."

At the time of their split, a friend said: “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.”