A former girlfriend of Prince Harry, Catherine Ommanney, has been arrested in Majorca on suspicion of fraud. The incident occurred at the Playas del Rey Hotel in Santa Ponsa, where she allegedly left without paying a bill exceeding €500 (£434) for a nine-day stay.
Hotel management reported the incident to the police, leading to Ommanney’s detention on the afternoon of the arrest. She was brought before a judge in Palma, the capital of Majorca, later that evening and has since been released on bail pending an ongoing investigation.
Ommanney, 53, a reality television personality known for her role in the first season of Real Housewives of DC, reportedly booked her hotel stay using a card that was “without funds.” Details regarding her court testimony or any explanation for her actions remain unclear as of this morning.
The arrest has attracted significant media attention, particularly due to Ommanney’s past relationship with Prince Harry. In November 2022, she spoke publicly about their brief affair that took place in 2006, when she was 34 and he was 21. Ommanney described Harry as “very sure of himself” and expressed that their age difference was not significant to her at the time.
In her earlier comments, she portrayed their brief romance as affectionate, noting that she believed he sought something more meaningful with her compared to younger women. “I had the patience to listen to what he said and give him some advice on life,” she stated.
Following her release from custody, Ommanney was photographed leaving a court cell accompanied by a Civil Guard officer. She made no remarks to the press regarding her arrest. A representative from the Civil Guard confirmed the arrest, stating, “A 53-year-old British woman was arrested yesterday on suspicion of fraud after the representative of a hotel in Santa Ponsa reported her for allegedly leaving the establishment without paying her hotel bill.”
Attempts to reach Ommanney’s legal representative yielded no comment, as the lawyer stated they had not reviewed the media coverage surrounding the arrest. The hotel manager was unavailable for comment, leaving further details about the incident scarce.
This situation marks a notable turn for Ommanney, who previously drew attention through her connection to the British royal family and her appearance on reality television. As the investigation continues, the implications of her arrest remain to be seen.
