When Little Mix Tried Pairing Perrie Edwards with Prince Harry

Perrie Edwards details Little Mix Prince Harry matchmaking at royal event.

A Royal Night to Remember

Imagine standing in line at the Royal Variety Performance, heart racing, waiting to shake hands with royalty. For the girls of Little Mix, this wasn’t just another gig; it was a chance to play a little game of “what if.”

While the night was filled with incredible music and sparkling gowns, the real action was happening behind the scenes.

It turns out that during one of these prestigious events, the group had a very specific mission in mind that had nothing to do with their setlist.

They weren’t just there to represent British pop; they were looking to find a royal match for their friend and bandmate, Perrie Edwards.

Playing Matchmaker Behind the Scenes

We’ve all had those friends who just can’t help themselves when they see two single people in the same room. For Perrie, those friends were Jade, Jesy, and Leigh-Anne.

Back then, both Perrie and Prince Harry were unattached, and the rest of the band saw a golden opportunity. They weren’t exactly subtle about it, either.

Instead of sticking to the usual “pleased to meet you” script, the girls were reportedly whispering and nudging, trying to spark a connection between the pop star and the Duke of Sussex. It was a classic case of friends thinking they know best, even when the setting is a literal palace.

Perrie’s Recent Radio Reveal

This fun piece of pop history recently resurfaced during Perrie’s appearance on the Capital Evening Show with Jimmy Hill. While she was there to promote her new solo track, “Passenger Princess,” the conversation took a nostalgic turn.

Perrie laughed as she recalled how the girls often played matchmaker for anyone in the group who happened to be single.

She admitted that the energy backstage at those royal events was always a bit chaotic, especially with her bandmates constantly looking for a way to “hook her up.” It seems that even years later, the memory of those matchmaking attempts still brings a smile to her face.

When Things Got Awkward Backstage

However, not every moment was a rom-com dream. Jade Thirlwall recently shared her side of the story on the Sidetracked podcast with Nick Grimshaw, and she painted a slightly more “cringe” picture.

According to Jade, the situation got awkward pretty fast. As Prince Harry was making his way down the line to shake hands, the girls didn’t exactly keep their matchmaking comments to themselves.

Jade remembered the feeling of forced laughter and the slightly off-kilter vibe as they tried to push the idea of a royal romance right in front of the Prince. It’s the kind of memory that makes you want to hide under a desk, but it certainly makes for a great story years later.

The Allure of the Single Prince

At the time, Prince Harry was in a very different stage of his life. He was often seen out at clubs and was known for his love of the London nightlife. This “party prince” image made him a prime target for celebrity matchmaking and headline-grabbing rumors.

Because he was young, visible, and unattached, everyone from the press to pop stars seemed to have an opinion on who he should date next.

The Little Mix girls weren’t the only ones thinking a pop-royal crossover would be iconic, but they were definitely the ones with the best front-row seats to try and make it happen.

Rumors, Whispers, and Radio Chats

Despite the best efforts of the band, nothing official ever came of the encounter. The idea of “Princess Perrie” floated around in fan circles and tabloid whispers for a while, but it never moved past the “awkward backstage chat” phase.

Other musicians who were present that night have also dropped hints in various radio interviews, confirming that there was definitely some matchmaking energy in the air.

It’s one of those industry secrets that everyone knew about but no one ever confirmed until the girls started feeling nostalgic about their time together in the band.

Just a Fun Pop Culture Secret

In the end, the story of Perrie and Harry is just a fun “what if” that adds to the legend of Little Mix. It shows the tight bond the girls had—they weren’t just coworkers; they were friends looking out for each other, even if their methods were a bit embarrassing.

While Perrie has moved on to new chapters in her life and Harry has settled down, this story remains a favorite for fans.

It reminds us that even at the highest levels of fame, people are still just people, trying to set their friends up and laughing about it afterward.