Hollywood actress Neve Campbell shared a surprising anecdote about a past encounter with Prince Harry, revealing he confessed to having a childhood poster of her. The story emerged during a recent appearance on The Jonathan Ross Indicate, sparking a lighthearted discussion about awkward first encounters and celebrity connections. The revelation adds another layer to the Prince’s romantic history before his marriage to Meghan Markle.
Campbell recounted the story, explaining that she first met Prince Harry at a friend’s birthday party, where she was dressed in a rather memorable race car driver unitard. “Someone said, ‘There’s Harry!’ and I was like, ‘Who’s Harry?’ and they said, ‘Prince Harry!’” she told Ross. The initial interaction involved a charming, if slightly awkward, confession from the Prince himself. He reportedly told her he had a poster of the Scream star on his bedroom wall as a child.
Even as Campbell described the moment as “a little awkward,” she also noted that they shared a dance and enjoyed a pleasant conversation. “It wasn’t the best line, though,” she quipped. The connection didn’t extend beyond that initial meeting, as they didn’t exchange numbers. However, their paths crossed again at a charity event, where a seating arrangement led to a further, and somewhat amusing, encounter.
According to Campbell, she and her then-partner, JJ, were invited to the charity dinner and initially believed their seating would be random. However, they were deliberately seated apart, with Campbell placed next to Prince Harry. “He was really lovely, but then he started talking about his grandmother, and we were chatting away, and then I realised who he was talking about, and he was dropping his Nan’s name. It was a bit of a mood killer,” she explained.
Prince Harry’s dating history before his relationship with Meghan Markle has been a subject of public interest. Prior to marrying the Duchess of Sussex, the Prince was reportedly linked to several high-profile figures, including TV presenter Natalie Pinkman in 2003, Caroline Flack in 2009, singer Molly King in 2012, and musician Ellie Goulding in 2016. These relationships were never officially confirmed by either party.
The conversation about Prince Harry’s past unfolded on the same day Meghan Markle shared a rare and heartwarming glimpse into her family life. Markle posted a Valentine’s Day image on Instagram featuring herself and her daughter, Princess Lilibet, marking the first time a photo of the pair has been publicly released.
These two + Archie = forever Valentine’s ❤️
The image, showing Markle holding Lilibet while the four-year-old clutches red balloons, offers a rare look at the family’s private life. Markle and Prince Harry are known for being protective of their children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, six, and rarely share photos of them publicly. The caption, “These two + Archie = forever Valentine’s,” indicates a continued effort to share glimpses of their family life with the public, following Markle’s return to social media in January 2025.
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to navigate their lives outside of royal duties, their past connections and present family life remain subjects of public fascination. Campbell’s anecdote offers a charming glimpse into the Prince’s earlier years, while Markle’s recent social media activity provides a window into their family dynamic. The couple’s future endeavors and continued engagement with the public will undoubtedly remain a point of interest.
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