Katie Hind recounted that she prevented the then-American actress from making what could have been a regrettable decision by entering a romantic relationship with the athlete. She disclosed that she had cautioned Meghan about Ashley's history of infidelity, discouraging her from pursuing the romance.
In her column for the Daily Mail, Katie described the situation as a 'sliding doors' moment. She elaborated on the moment when she advised a thirtysomething American actress, who had confided in her about being courted by a renowned British footballer, to exercise caution and keep her distance.
Meghan must now be appreciative of Katie's intervention, as had she encouraged Meghan to go on the date, the course of her life might have taken a completely different direction.
Katie speculated that if she had given her approval for the date, Meghan and Ashley might have gone on to get married. However, this hypothetical scenario raises intriguing questions about the future of the royal family, given that Meghan would not have married Prince Harry.
Katie pondered whether, had Meghan and Ashley Cole tied the knot, Prince Harry would still be a working royal in the UK, an esteemed and popular member of the royal family, and a close confidant to his father Charles, brother William, and sister-in-law Kate.
The alternate love story that nearly unfolded between Meghan and Ashley Cole adds a layer of complexity to the intriguing paths that could have been taken in the royal saga.
