Today, she’s the woman hotly tipped to marry Prince Harry, but just two years ago, Cressida Bonas was a carefree backpacker enjoying a gap year in Australia.
Shy and bohemian, Cressida spent six months living in a share house in Bondi, learning to surf, partying and working in a bar in Sydney’s Double Bay.
She also travelled to Byron Bay, where she befriended a family with five children, impressing them with her love of kids and friendly personality.
“She’s very natural and softly spoken – a really gorgeous girl,” her host said.
These pictures document Cressida’s six months of sea, sun and sand Down Under.