Love Islands royal connections, Prince Harrys ex | TV Shows

Love Island UK returned to TV Monday, June 1 and as a new group of singles enter the villa in search of romance, we have taken a look back at some of the previous contestants who have had shocking – and surprising – connections to royalty.

Whether linked to the British royal household or others, there have been fairly a few notable situations over the years. From Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend to socializing with both Prince Harry and Prince William, some past islanders have fairly the story to inform.

Sometimes these tales only come to mild when contestants are exchanging personal particulars in the villa. One contestant whose background was already well-known was fan favourite Camilla Thurlow, who had a widely publicized connection to the royals after courting Harry, though she remained tight-lipped about the small print.

It was revealed before she entered the villa that Harry’s former flame was heading in, yet she was not one to kiss and inform. During one recreation, when pressed about the romance by her fellow islanders, she responded: “A lady never tells.”

Aaron Francis from the 2021 sequence also had royal ties, having labored for a luxurious occasions and get together host company where his duties included staffing high-profile royal events.

He revealed to his fellow contestants that he had labored the weddings of both Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. He told his co-stars, “I hosted and chatted. It was nice and intimate. Everyone’s chill.”

Teddy Soares boasted a outstanding connection to royalty, having once been a prince himself. He revealed to his fellow forged members that he had previously held the title of prince of Nigeria’s Delta State, a distinction he misplaced following his grandfather’s passing, severing his royal ties.

Casa Amor contestant Abi Moores also had a shocking royal connection, confiding in her then-partner that she had beforehand spent time with both Harry and William, a fact she hadn’t thought of notably noteworthy until later in life.

She recalled on the show, “I had horses. I used to live in Sandhurst, where the Royal Military Academy is. I used to keep my horse there and when I was younger, I didn’t know this was weird but Prince Harry and Prince William would be there.

“I actually had no clue that people did not know them too.” She further revealed to him that she “knew” the Queen.

Rounding out the royal connections, Helena Ford regaled her All Stars cast mates with her encounter with William and Kate during her career as a flight attendant, describing the couple as “very nice” but bound by strict protocols.

She elaborated, “They cannot fly in the very best cabin, so if there’s a First they’ve to sit in Business, if there’s no First they’ve to sit in Traveller Plus.

“But there was a First, so they sat in Business. But the whole of Business Class was their security. There was no one else in there; they had fake names and stuff.”

Only time will reveal if this group of islanders has any intriguing royal connections, but such particulars inevitably emerge ultimately.