Cressida Bonas spends Saturday at Sandringham

Cressida Bonas. Image: Telegraph online

Cressida Bonas has inched her way closer to the royal circle as Telegraph revealed that Prince Harry's 24-year-old darling has spent last Saturday with with him and friends at Sandringham.

While the Queen and Prince Philip was not not around, Miss Bonas' presence is considered by many as a sign that her relationship with the prince has become more important.

This was the first time that Miss Bonas was invited to Sandringham. In fact, one royal insider commented that spending a "weekend at Sandringham" served as her "rite of passage" as a future member of "The Firm." Furthermore, the source can claim that "Cressida has been given the Royal seal of approval."

Rumors have it that the prince might seek her hand for marriage. Palace officials are already getting ready for that to make sure that she becomes familiar and ready for all the work expected of her a royal princess (by marriage).

Prince Harry to marry Cressida Bonas next year

Do we hear wedding bells for Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas? The Telegraph can reveal that Miss Bonas has eventually won over her fears of marrying into the royal family and a wedding is already "in the cards" for one of the world's most eligible bachelors.

"Cressie is going to marry Harry," a friend revealed to Telegraph.

Their wedding is "likely to take place next year." Prince Harry has made it known already that he longs to settle down. In his interview with Katie Couric in last year's ABC special "The Jubilee Queen," the prince said: "I've longed for kids since I was very, very young. I'm just waiting to find the right person." (Video: Youtube.com/Lohan Pul)