Is there a royal scandal brewing? Reports are flying fast and furious that Pippa Middleton and Prince Harry have been getting cozy, and that more than one innocent bystander has caught them in a seriously compromising position (or two). But is there any truth to these stories, or are they just one of the unpleasant side effects of being obscenely famous? Here are the facts on what could end up being another royal romance--or a heck of a royal fling.

It Started With A Whisper

Tabloid magazine OK! has been widely identified as the source of these salacious rumours. The magazine claims that Prince WIlliams' younger brother and Kate Middleton's younger sister were caught having a romantic interlude in the bathroom at their royal wedding. Since then, Pippa and Prince Harry have both been involved in a variety of relationships--but according to OK!'s sources, the sexual tension between the two has always remained high.

Making A Move

Now that both royal parties are single and ready to mingle, it seems that Prince Harry is making his move on Pippa--if reports are to be believed. 'Insiders' indicate that he's been wooing the object of his affection with candlelit dinners and romantic music. And while the two parties involved have been unsurprisingly mum about stories of their sexy escapades, much of the media treats their relationship as a forgone conclusion.

Truth, Lies, And Consequences


But some people aren't buying this scandalous love affair story; for one thing, there are no other sources or reports regarding the supposed couple (although the public as a whole seems delighted by the idea of Prince Harry seducing Pippa with homemade pasta and Adele--single men of the world, take note). And reports that Kate Middleton caught the two canoodling at her own wedding seems highly unlikely; furthermore, OK! is not exactly known for being a reliable and trustworthy news source. It all adds up to some sort of real person fan fiction, starring the royals.

A Royal Pain

So, is the story true? Honestly, it's unlikely (but admittedly not impossible). The possibility of a steamy and torrid love affair between two such high-profile figures going unnoticed (except for the oddly specific details offered by OK!, of course) is highly unlikely. And without a second reliable source or report to back up these allegations, it seems that the tabloid is engaging in some aggressive wishful thinking.

An Online Sensation

Despite all the hubbub and good-natured speculation, it doesn't seem like anyone actually believes these stories. By and large news outlets and fans alike are treating this as some wishful thinking on the part of OK!. Another royal romance would be big news, but considering not a single reliable source has come forward to confirm these reports (and the fact that every single "romantic" photo of the two looks decidedly fake), it's safe to say this story is more fiction than fact. Then again, who wouldn't love a well-timed royal scandal just in time for the holiday season? Maybe reports will start confusing Prince Harry with One Direction's Harry Styles. Now that would be a story worthy of royalty!

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Pippa Middleton, Prince Harry, Royal family