In reality, there is only one woman in his life – on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy, 25. But friends, who likened the couple to Romeo and Juliet's 'star-crossed lovers', say their different lives make their relationship difficult. Zimbabwean-born Chelsy enjoys the freedom of Africa, while Harry is bound by his royal duties.
Harry's girl: Chelsy Davy, centre, en route to the wedding party, is said to have been by Harry's side all night, with the two even openly kissing at Buckingham Palace
Devoted: Friends compare Harry and Chelsy to Romeo and Juliet, calling them 'star-crossed lovers' because of the difficulties their very different lives present to their relationship
The pair first met in Cape Town in South Africa in 2004 during Harry's gap year travels. But Chelsy has always fiercely valued her independence – and the fact she is completely unphased about dating a prince has only made Harry want her more.
They both wear their hearts on their sleeves – which has led to some blazing rows and periods of angry separation.
In 2009 Chelsy quit her legal studies in the UK and returned to Africa, telling friends she 'could never, ever see herself as a member of the Royal Family'.
Harry was devastated. A friend said: 'When one of her friends asked him when he would be visiting Cape Town again, Harry texted back, "I don't know. I lost the best thing that ever happened to me and I'm paying for it".'
But within months they were back together. Chelsy, whose father has made a multi-million-pound fortune selling hunting holidays to wealthy Americans, has moved back to the UK and starts work as a solicitor this autumn.
The week before the wedding the pair flew to Botswana for a brief but romantic holiday. On Thursday Harry visited her at her London flat, and the pair returned to the Belgravia address in the early hours of Saturday.
According to reports, they openly kissed at the Buckingham Palace reception on Friday. One source claimed that the prince nuzzled up to her and whispered: 'You're next.'
But another said: 'Chelsy loves Harry but her heart is back with her family in Africa. She hates all the hoop-la that comes with dating a royal... she says, "All of that fuss, it's just not for me".'
Chemistry? Onlookers say the conenction between Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton was undeniable, but friends say the Prince only has eyes for Chelsy
Compliment: Prince William and Kate leave Westminster Abbey after signing the wedding register, the moment where Prince Harry is said to have whispered to Pippa Middleton, 'you do look very beautiful today - seriously'
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