**Rory McIlroy and Meghan Markle: A Tale of Rumored Romance**

A rumored romance between Irish golfer Rory McIlroy and Meghan Markle has been making waves, as detailed in Emily Herbert's latest book, “Harry and Meghan, The Love Story.”

Speculations suggest that the pair grew close around 2014, with social media activity providing intriguing hints.

It was during the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that the golf star nominated Meghan, who then accepted under the condition that he poured the ice water over her, a moment captured in a video shared on her Instagram account.

This playful interaction fueled speculations about a possible connection between the two.

In 2014, Markle participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge alongside McIlroy, who had nominated her for the charitable cause.

The video of him dousing her with ice water added fuel to the swirling rumors of their alleged closeness.

Despite being newly single at the time, McIlroy was seen engaging in the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS while making public appearances with Tiger Woods.

Interestingly, he later challenged notable figures like George W. Bush, Wayne Rooney, and even Markle, known for her role in the USA Network show “Suits.”

The duo further sparked speculation when they were spotted enjoying a meal together in Dublin, although they emphasized that their relationship was purely platonic.

Reports surfaced suggesting that Meghan was involved with a Canadian chef, with whom she had been in a relationship for several months, keeping it discreet from the public eye.

While McIlroy maintained a veil of secrecy around his personal life, Meghan seemed enamored by her culinary companion, as evidenced by her beau's visit to Ireland to support her during her work with One Young World.

The insider revealed that the couple was inseparable and deeply in love during their time together.

Despite the swirling rumors, McIlroy's personal life remained a subject of curiosity, with links to Irish models Sasha Gale and Nadia Ford following the end of his engagement to tennis player Caroline Wozniacki in May.

The golfer, who owns property in Hollywood, County Down, recently made headlines for purchasing a new home in Northern Ireland.

As fate would have it, Meghan's romantic journey took a different turn, leading her to Corey Vitiello, a Toronto-based chef, after her rumored connection with McIlroy.

Meanwhile, McIlroy found love again and tied the knot with Erika Stoll in a picturesque ceremony at Ashford Castle in Mayo.

Beyond McIlroy, Meghan's past relationships painted a colorful picture, including a marriage to producer Trevor Engelson that ended acrimoniously.

Her romantic history also included interactions with Canadian hockey star Michael Del Zotto before finding happiness with Prince Harry.

The question lingers – how many of these past flames still flicker in the embers of memory?