Insider says Prince Harry was protective of Meghan Markle, given his past experiences with girlfriends.
The Duke of Sussex led a lively bachelor life where he dated several girls. All his girlfriends faced media scrutiny, even their love life 'uprooted'.
When Harry met Meghan, he decided to make sure not to make his new girlfriend uncomfortable.
Speaking to Heatworld, the source said: "Harry knew he wanted to marry Meghan as soon as he met her, but when their relationship went public, he was disgusted by the scrutiny he faced.
“He was worried she would leave him and even had thoughts of going away on his own so that Meghan could lead a normal life away from the pressure he felt very guilty.”
"He had seen other girlfriends crumble before and he didn't want the same to happen to Meghan. But neither of them wanted that and they chose instead to act on their own terms. The best thing to do is to fall in love." It's what happened to both of them."