Way back in Harry's X Factor days in late 2011 and early 2012, he was linked to the show's host, Caroline Flack. This was Harry's first high-profile romance, but things ended when the public caught wind of it. In January 2012, Harry reacted to their split on Twitter, writing, "She is one of the kindest, sweetest people I know. Please respect that." Following Caroline's death in February 2020, Harry seemingly paid tribute to her by wearing a black remembrance ribbon to the BRIT Awards.