However, it hasn’t all been sunshine and roses for the royal couple.

In early 2020, they announced their decision to step back as seniorroyals(aka “Megxit”).

There’s been speculation of Harry having ariftwith his brotherPrince William.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy

Additionally,Harry and Meghandecided to fight back against the British tabloids with a lawsuit (viaCNN World).

Yes, Prince Harry is no stranger to life in the limelight.

He’s been at it for decades.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy

But what really happened between the two?

Harry, for his part, has always loved Africa.

Throughout his time in South Africa, Harry visited Davy often,William and Harryrevealed.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy

Thiscontentious relationship with the mediahas been a constant theme throughout Prince Harry’s life.

Before Harry and Meghan Markle started dating, he learned the dangers of being involved with someone publicly.

However, that all went out the window once a photographer spotted them kissing in Durban, South Africa.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy

After that instance, the media could not get enough of Davy and Harry.

Now, imagine dating a member of the royal family the pressure is nearly unimaginable.

Chelsy Davy must’ve made a good impression on the royal family, though, as she was well-liked.

Chelsy Davy and Kate Middleton

That first meeting went so well that Davy was then invited on a family ski trip.

Nevertheless, Meghan wasn’t the first woman Harry whisked away to Botswana.

In fact, the country was a favorite of Harry and Chelsy Davy’s back when they were together.

Botswana

In his early 20s, Harry earned the reputation of a “bad boy.”

The tabloids wasted no time in connecting him with other women while he was still involved with Chelsy Davy.

The outrage was swift and unforgiving, according toThe Telegraph.

Prince Harry

Harry was heavily criticized by world leaders and Holocaust survivors alike.

According to Levin, Harry turned to Chelsy Davy for comfort during this time.

She was tracked by photographers and was followed everywhere.

Prince Harry

Even when she was in South Africa, there was simply no escape.

I found it very difficult when it was bad.

I couldn’t cope."

Chelsy Davy

Their weekends together in Leeds were fun, relaxed, and most importantly, private.

Unlike their brief 2007 split, this was really the end for Harry and Davy.

As such, it’s easy to see why this royal couple called it quits.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy

In truth, anyone paying attention could have probably seen this split coming from miles away.

The royal life was truly not for Davy.

Just a few years prior toHarry and Meghan’s wedding, there was still some lingering hope.

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy

Chelsy Davy

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Chelsy Davy