text: Since parting ways with Prince Harry and the Royal Family last year, it appears that actress Cressida Bonas has done anything but sit around and mope. On the contrary, the invitations have flooded in. From fashion parties and music festivals, she's been pictured living the kind of life that most 26-year-olds can only dream of. She's bagged herself a modelling contract with Mulberry, starred in a West End stage play and is now destined to act alongside Dame Judi Dench. It seems she definitely doesn't regret turning down the crown? Scroll down for video . Cressida dated Prince Harry for two years, after being introduced to him in 2012 by Princess Eugenie. The pair split last April, despite rumours that they had secretly got engaged and planned to marry . Mulberry buttercup dress delphinium broderie anglaise . Shop it in blue here . Visit site . To the Golden Globes party last year, Cressida rocked this black Mulberry dress, just days after she worked the exact same pick in white at the BAFTAs. While the dresses weren't so suitable for the red-carpet dos mid-winter, we are loving them for the upcoming spring season teamed with gladiator flats or wedged sandals come night time. And it's no wonder Cressida was wearing so much Mulberry after being named the new face of the brand. Sadly the black number isn't available to buy, but if you click right, you can bag the dress in blue or white on Mulberry's website (if they have your size left). If you're out of luck and you're more of a little black dress lady like Cressida, see our fab halterneck options below to step into spring for a snip of the price. A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Black Cutout Halter Dress (now on sale for $99.99!) at Bluefly . Visit site . MICHAEL Michael Kors Metal Neck Halter Dress at Zappos . Visit site . Diane von Furstenberg Amelia Lace Halter Dress (now on sale for $199.20!) at Saks Fifth Avenue . Visit site . Isa Arfen Guipure Long Halter Dress at Moda Operandi . Visit site . In fact, the professionally-trained dancer, ski instructor, actress and model says she's now having the time of her life. Talking to the The Times, Cressida, Cressie to her friends, revealed that not only is she happily single, but that she's enjoying every minute of it. Though she still maintains a close friendship with Princess Eugenie, Cressida has broken free of the constraints that being part of the Royal Family could have put on her career. From a starring role in a six-week run of the play There's A Monster In The Lake, to dancing her way through Mulberry's new Spring/Summer 2015 ad campaign video, Cressie has cut loose. It's thought the pressures of becoming part of the Royal Family put a strain on Cressida's relationship with Harry. She has long dreamed of becoming an actress and wanted to pursue her career freely . Cressida has maintained a close relationship with friend Princess Eugenie despite the split . Calling herself a 'strong independent woman' and a 'lion' when it comes to protecting those that she loves, it seems we're all about to see a new version of the once quiet Cressida Bonas. 'I hope the focus is becoming more about the skills I have,' she said, referring to her time spent being known as little more than Harry's girl. The months leading up to her split from Harry last spring saw rumours hit fever pitch that the pair would imminently announce plans to marry. 'I hope the focus is becoming more about the skills I have,' said Cressida of the shift she hopes will happen in terms of how the media and public see her now that's she pursuing an acting career . Of the rumours surrounding both herself and Harry, Cressida said, 'all that stuff is not real. It's really important to remember that all it is is noise, noise that can be very loud at times' With a wedding thought to be on the way, the Duchess of Cambridge was even said to be helping shy Cressie learn how to handle to the intensity of the Royal spotlight. But the actress now dismisses all that as mere 'noise'. 'All that stuff is not real. It's really important to remember that all it is is noise, noise that can be very loud at times.' Since splitting with Prince Harry Cressida has been more free to attend parties and music festivals like Glastonbury (pictured above) with her friends, away from the intense media spotlight . Fashionista: Cressida attended the VIP party to celebrate the V&A's Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty fashion exhibition . As rumours of Prince Harry and Cressida's engagement circulated, the Duchess of Cambridge was even said to be helping shy Cressie learn how to handle to the intensity of the Royal spotlight . What isn't just noise however, is that Cressida may be on the brink of finding fame on the big screen. Having grown up surrounded by a family of what she calls thespians and drama lovers, becoming an actress has long been Cressie's dream. Now, after studying drama and dance, she's bagged herself a role in upcoming film Tulip Fever, alongside Judi Dench, and supermodel-turned-actress Cara Delevingne. Cressida is following in the footsteps of former Mulberry model Cara Delevingne, after landing a role in upcoming film Tulip Fever alongside the supermodel and Dame Judi Dench . Film producer Harvey Weinstein is even championing her for a lustrous career as a result. 'People will see what a fantastic actress she is. It will be the first of many roles for her,' he told MailOnline. The movie boss ever praised Cressida for not trying to use her fame to secure roles, saying: ‘She is not taking advantage of any media profile.’
target: After splitting with Prince Harry last spring, Cressida is happier than ever .
  Will star alongside Judi Dench and Cara Delevingne in upcoming film .
  Claims rumors she was engaged to marry the Prince were just 'noise'