Cressida Bonas split from Britain’s Prince Harry because she didn’t enjoy the constant scrutiny.
The couple ended their romance this week after two years of dating, and friends say the 25-year-old heiress wanted out of the "serious" relationship because she was tired of strangers taking her picture, and knew the attention would only get worse if she went on to marry the prince.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Cressie doesn’t want to be famous in any way. Her relationship with Harry was incredibly serious but she became sick of strangers taking pictures of her.
"She started to think about how her life would be if she was a princess — and she jumped ship."
The source believes the couple will eventually get back together once Cressida has taken time away to consider their future.
They added: "However, Harry and Cressie still love each other. Only a brave man would bet on them not getting back together.
"Cressie is only 25 and has found the last two years overwhelming. She needs some time out of the spotlight to really think about what she wants. Harry has given her that time because he loves her.
"Cressie has been terrified by the thought of being a princess because it is just another world to her. She was like a deer in headlights.
"She loves Harry but she just wants some breathing space."
Cressida Bonas didn’t like attention
