It looks like Prince Harry may be following in the footsteps of his older brother Prince William and is planning to get married to girlfriend Cressida Bonas. The 29-year-old royal is said to be having so much fun with the 24-year-old blonde that an engagement is not too far away.

A friend of Bonas told The Sunday Telegraph "Cressie is going to marry Harry."

The insider explained, "Harry never stops talking about marriage and children, and she has now got used to the idea. The wedding is likely to take place next year."

The friend of the Burberry model said that Bonas has finally overcome her fears about marrying into the Royal family and alleges that a wedding is bound to happen for the couple.

Apparently Harry has been smitten with his girlfriend since he was first introduced to her by his cousin Princess Eugenie in May 2012.

Although in love with her boyfriend Cressida Bonas always felt too young to marry. A source revealed, "Cressida has been in floods of tears."

Adding, "Harry is coming on very strong, but she is all over the place. She thinks she is far too young to get married and is scared by all his talk of marriage and settling down."

But now it seems like she is opening up to the idea of becoming the wife of a royal.

Not to mention that her boyfriend is now relieved that he isn't under the spotlight to produce a royal heir. Seeing as his brother and wife Kate Middleton welcomed son royal baby Prince George into the world back in July, Harry has a sense of relief.

According to Hollywood Life, he previously said, "[Prince Charles] has got one [grandchild] now, it will be fine."

Harry explained. "The pressure's off now."

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