(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Britain's Prince Harry is secretly dating an underwear model-and-actress, it has been reported.

The 26-year-old royal has been friends with Florence Brudenell-Bruce for many years, but the pair are said to have developed romantic feelings for each other in recent weeks. Harry has been meeting Florence for clandestine dates and he has been spotted visiting her 2.5 million home in West London.

"It's very early days but Harry and Florence are an item," a source told British newspaper The Sun.

"She is a lot of fun, blonde and very good-looking. Harry really likes her."

Their romance reportedly blossomed after army pilot Harry told Florence his relationship with on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy is over for good.

Florence, 25, has so far refused to discuss her romance with Harry. When asked if she is dating the prince, she replied, "There's not much to say."

As well as modelling lingerie and swimwear, the blonde beauty has appeared in a Bollywood movie and has a keen interest in art. She has previously revealed that she loves collecting expensive pieces.

"Modelling and acting are what I do but they can be such a rollercoaster, whereas art is lovely to have in my life as a constant," she previously said. "Whenever I finish a shoot, I come home with another piece under my arm.

"I get more pleasure out of collecting art than buying clothes - that's how I justify it."

Florence previously dated Formula 1 racing driver Jenson Button.

A spokesperson for Clarence House has not commented on the romance rumours. (C) Cover Media