Following the announcement that she's set to play the Disney princess Belle in a live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, now comes a rumor that Emma Watson fans are hoping is true. The actress, best known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, may be dating a real-life prince -- Prince Harry, that is!
Could the fledging Disney princess possibly become a real-life princess one day? Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves. After all, it's still an unconfirmed rumor at this point.
Still, according to the Australian tabloid Woman's Day, Emma and Harry have been going on secret dates for quite some time.
Apparently, when the ginger prince found out that Watson had broken up with rugby player Matthew Janney last year, he immediately asked some mutual friends to help introduce him to the feminist He for She advocate and actress.
Reportedly, Prince Harry emailed Watson himself to invite her out to "get to know her."
Watson must have agreed because, according to the exclusive rumor-mill scoop, the two have gone on their first date, chaperoned by 12 other friends, so that she would not feel too much pressure.
"Harry didn't want her to feel like she was put on the spot. A party also shows he's fun and not stuffy," an insider said.
Prince Harry is said to be absolutely smitten with Watson. Who wouldn't be?
If these rumors prove to be true, we are certainly hoping that the extremely private Watson can handle the extra spotlight on her, not only as an incredibly beautiful and amazing actress, but also as the girlfriend of royalty.
Prince Harry's last relationship to Cressida Bonas ended in April 2014. According to reports, Bonas was not comfortable with the constant spotlight.
Only one thing is for sure with this unconfirmed royal rumor: Emma Watson and Prince Harry fans alike are absolutely ecstatic and are all holding their breath, hoping that the speculation turns out to be true.
