Emma Watson has shut down the fever dream that has gripped the internet the past few days. By that we mean the rumours that she is dating Prince Harry. Which we all must agree was a most pleasing thought – what a perfectly British match they would be.
The rumour began in Woman’s Day magazine last week, which reported that the Prince had emailed Watson following her split with rugby player Matt Janney. According to the magazine’s source Prince Harry wanted “to get to know her”, and invited her on a group date with a bunch of his friends. The reason for the entourage was, says the source, because
“Harry didn’t want her to feel like she was put on the spot. A party also shows he’s fun and not stuffy.”
As much as the world wanted to believe the match made in heaven was really happening (though who is really the royalty here?!) Emma Watson has shut down the rumour, tweeting on Sunday,
WORLD ♥ Remember that little talk we had about not believing everything written in the media?!
She then added, in a distinctly Emma Watson fashion, (the woman is not only a leading actress but also a UN women ambassador, feminist and a graduate of Brown university) a Princess Bride referene –
also….. marrying a Prince not a prerequisite for being a Princess. https://t.co/vjodTAgEcC – Courtesy of Alfonso Cuaron.
Sigh.
If you need us we will be doodling Emma 4 Harry on our pencil cases.
Emma Watson and Prince Harry, a love story that we fervently wished to be true.
Prince Harry with his former long-time love, Chelsy Davy.
Prince Harry’s former long-time girlfriend Chelsy Davy at Prince Harry’s graduation.
Prince Harry dated actress Cressida Bonas for two years before their split in 2014.
Emma Watson is one accomplished woman.
Prince Harry with former girlfriend Cressida Bonas.
Prince Harry was linked with model Florence Brudenell-Bruce.
Emma Watson might not be dating Prince Harry but she DID meet his brother Prince William at an event once.
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