Florence Brudenell-Bruce attends the Ralph Lauren Wimbledon Party on June 21 (Pic: Getty Images) Florence Brudenell-Bruce

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PRINCE Harry and his new girlfriend are cousins.

Harry, 26, has been on "one or two" secret dates with posh lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce, her friends have confirmed.

But a family tree has shown the pair are distant eighth cousins. Florence, 25 – an old flame of Formula One racer Jenson Button – is also related to Harry's step-mum Camilla and his late mother, Diana Princess of Wales.

Florence was snapped just three days ago at a Gucci party (Pic: Getty Images)

Florence attending the 15th Anniversary Party for Vogue in February earlier this year (Pic: Getty Images)

It is understood Harry has been driven to Florence's £2.5million home in Notting Hill, West London, for late-night meetings. But both have insisted to friends that it is NOT a romance. Harry is said to have ended his on-off relationship with Chelsy Davy while model Florence – who wants to make it as an actress – is also single.

With old flame Jenson Button in Januray 2008 (Pic: Getty Images)

A pal of Florence said: "They have met one or two times for dates, but it's nothing serious. They're just having a bit of fun. She's very focused on her career. But who knows where it might go?" Florence's "secret" dates with Harry appear to have been common knowledge in royal circles.

She has also appeared in an advert for bookmaker Paddy Power

A mystery punter went into a bookies near St James's Palace last week and placed a £10 bet on the pair getting married. They got odds of 25/1, which have now been slashed to 6/4.

Still, Harry and Florence are in good company. His gran The Queen is a third cousin of husband Prince Philip.