Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend undergoes significant transformation following intense public scrutiny during their tumultuous relationship, according to an expert.

From 2004 to 2011, the Duke of Sussex had an on-and-off relationship with Chelsy Davy, a Zimbabwean businesswoman.

Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend undergoes significant transformation following intense public scrutiny during their tumultuous relationship, according to an expert.
Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend undergoes significant transformation following intense public scrutiny during their tumultuous relationship, according to an expert.

Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy made a surprising announcement.

A Zimbabwean businesswoman recently announced on Instagram that she had welcomed a second child, a baby girl named Chloe, and also mentioned her fine jewelry line, Aya.

In nearly two years, the 38-year-old had not posted on social media.

Chelsy Davy wearing a black and white floral cutout dress.
Chelsy Davy returned to social media for the first time in nearly two years to make a special announcement. (Mark Milan/GC Images/Getty Images)

Royal experts have revealed to Planet Chronicle Digital that Davy has been living a peaceful life away from the public eye since her relationship with the Duke of Sussex ended in 2011. The couple dated on and off for seven years before the Duke accused the media of ruining their relationship.

According to Christopher Andersen, author of "The King," Planet Chronicle Digital, Chelsy and Harry were not a perfectly matched couple.

"Their relationship lasted for years until Chelsy couldn't stand the media circus anymore."

Prince Harry in military uniform next to Chelsy Davy in a close-up photo
According to multiple reports, Chelsy Davy was Prince Harry's first love. (Anwar Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

In 2004, during his gap year between school and the Army, Harry met Davy, the daughter of wealthy businessman Charles Davy, in Africa. It is reported that Davy was Harry's first love.

According to Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, Prince Harry believed his greatest accomplishment in life was having Chelsy Davy as his partner.

"Chelsy was Harry's first serious girlfriend, with whom he shared similar interests and was well suited. He even referred to her as 'wifey' throughout their 7-year romance. They met at school and had many happy times together in their 20s. Despite giving their relationship another chance a few years later, they were not meant to be together."

"They had their rows, definitely, but they were deeply in love. Their relationship lasted for years until Chelsy simply couldn't stand the media circus - what she called ‘the craziness’ - anymore." — Christopher Andersen, author of "The King"

Prince Harry and chelsy davy
Prince Harry's time in the Army put a strain on his relationship with Chelsy Davy. (Indigo/Getty Images/Getty Images)

According to Royal expert Hilary Fordwich, Harry frequently expressed to his closest friends that Davy was "extraordinary."

"According to Fordwich, Prince Harry was drawn to Chelsy due to her confident demeanor and lack of interest in his royal status. They first met through a mutual acquaintance. Despite their different backgrounds, their relationship persisted. However, life in the public eye proved to be too much for Chelsy, ultimately leading to the end of their romance."

Chard observed that the couple "originated from distinct backgrounds." The British media pursued Davy relentlessly, "eroding their bond gradually." Additionally, Chard pointed out that Davy's time in Afghanistan "put a slight strain on their relationship."

Prince Harry in a blue and white striped shirt leaning againsyt Chelsy Davy in a green and white top
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Planet Chronicle Digital that Prince Harry had hoped for "a fairy tale wedding with his first love." (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Harry had desired a "fairy tale wedding with his first love," as claimed by Chard.

"According to Chard, Chelsy realized she wasn't cut out for royal life during Prince William and Catherine's wedding in 2011. She struggled with the media scrutiny and the pressure to make sacrifices. Chelsy highly valued her privacy and ultimately decided that royal life wasn't for her."

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"According to Fordwich, Prince Harry had hopes of reconciling with her after the wedding, where they had danced and celebrated until the early hours of the morning and shared a passionate kiss in front of all the guests. However, she did not witness their marriage ceremony. She confided in several friends at the time that the grandeur and pageantry of the day were not what she desired, and she did not want to be in the limelight. She found the entire experience "crazy, scary, and horrible.""

Prince Harry in a sports uniform laughing with Chelsy Davy wearing a scarf
According to royal experts, Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy stayed good friends after parting ways. (CHRIS RATCLIFFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Despite being "heartbroken" when they separated permanently, the couple remained friends, experts asserted.

In 2016, Davy launched her jewelry line and spoke to the U.K. Times about her relationship with Harry, describing the constant attention she received while dating the prince as "scary."

""At the time, Davy described it as 'crazy, scary, and uncomfortable,' and found it extremely challenging when it was at its worst, admitting that they couldn't handle it," said Davy."

Chelsy Davy wearing a white top walking alongside Kate Middleton.
Chelsy Davy (left) and Kate Middleton (right) watch Prince Harry and Prince William play in a charity polo match at the Beaufort Polo Club on July 29, 2006, in Tetbury, England. (Indigo/Getty Images)

"It was nuts, and that's why I wanted to go back to Africa. Now it's calm and fine."

It was reported that Harry and Davy had an emotional conversation prior to Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle, an American actress, in 2018.

Fordwich explained that they recognized their relationship was completely over because Prince Harry was moving on.

Chelsy Davy wearing a blue dress and matching fascinator
Chelsy Davy attended the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018, in Windsor, England.  (Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images)

Davy went to her ex's wedding and was also a guest at Princess Eugenie's wedding to Jack Brooksbank that same year.

In early 2022, Chelsy Yvonne Cutmore-Scott, previously known as Davy, married her partner of three years, Sam Cutmore-Scott. They are parents to a son named Leo.

prince harry pointing at the camera as he sits next to Chelsy Davy.
Prince Harry said tabloids were "the main factor" for his breakup with Chelsy Davy. (Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
Copies of Prince Harrys memoir Spare on a top of a table
Prince Harry detailed his relationship with Chelsy Davy in his 2023 memoir "Spare." (JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

In January 2023, Harry released his memoir "Spare," where he disclosed information about his relationship with Davy.

"Harry wrote in Cosmopolitan that he remembered her being different. Unlike many people he knew, she didn't care about appearances, propriety, or royalty. Unlike the girls he met, she didn't seem to be preparing for a crown the moment she shook his hand. She appeared to be immune to the common affliction known as "throne syndrome.""

"He wrote that he had always desired to encounter a woman who wouldn't react with surprise when he mentioned his title, but instead, he would be the one to widen his eyes. With Chelsy, he believed this was achievable. Not only did she show no interest in his title, but she also found it uninteresting. He recalled her saying, "Oh, you're a prince? Yawn.""

A close-up of Chelsy Davy wearing a patterned dress
Chelsy Davy admitted she couldn't cope with the relentless press scrutiny in the U.K. while she dated Prince Harry. (Niki Nikolova/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

Harry confessed that it was difficult seeing Davy at his brother's wedding following their breakup.

"He wrote that there were still many emotions present, some that he had suppressed and others that he had not anticipated. He also felt a certain way about the men following her, circling her, and urging her to dance. That night, jealousy got the better of him, and he told her so, which made him feel even worse. Additionally, he felt a bit pitiful."

It seems probable that Davy does not have any regrets regarding leaving the royal life behind, according to Fordwich's statement.

Prince Harry holding Meghan Markles hand on their wedding day
Prince Harry is seen here with Meghan Markle on their wedding day. (Ben STANSALL - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

"Fordwich stated that her passions are centered on Africa. She established a luxury travel agency that offers customized services for African travel to Zambia. Additionally, she founded a jewelry line that is inspired by African gems and themes."

"She always values her privacy and appreciates the quiet and calm," said Fordwich. "She saw that royal life wasn’t for her. It could never have worked since she so values privacy."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

by Stephanie Nolasco,Ashley Papa

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