Meghan Markle’s Quest for Love: The British Footballer Who Caught Her Eye

Before finding her happily ever after with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle had her sights set on another British hunk.

According to sources, the Duchess of Sussex had a keen interest in Ashley Cole, a renowned British footballer, during her early days in London.

However, it seems that fate had different plans for her.

It all began when Meghan arrived in London and started inquiring about Ashley Cole from various acquaintances.

Unfortunately, she received consistent feedback that he was not a good person and someone to be avoided.

Despite the warnings, Meghan seemed fixated on him.

Speculation arose that she may have been drawn to him because of his association with the Beckham crowd, as there were numerous photos of Cole and David Beckham together, catching her attention.

Perhaps she saw him as a potential gateway to getting closer to the royal family.

Lizzie Cundy, a close friend of Meghan's, revealed that she attempted to set her up with Ashley Cole back in 2013.

Meghan had expressed her love for London and her desire to have an English boyfriend.

Eager to play matchmaker, Cundy searched through her contacts to find a suitable match for Meghan.

Although Ashley Cole wasn't particularly enthusiastic about the idea, Cundy made an effort to bring them together.

Looking back, she finds it amusing how she tried so hard to make it work.

Cundy shared her belief that Meghan was seeking fame and was quite open about it.

She possessed a certain sparkle and magic, but perhaps she underestimated the challenges that come with being in the public eye.

Fame, as Cundy pointed out, is not all glamour; it requires hard work.