A Royal Connection: Megan Markle’s Past Encounters with John Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy

A man named John Fitzpatrick has been a recurring figure in the narrative surrounding Megan Markle's past, particularly during her time on the show “Suits.”

There are implications that something significant may have transpired between him and Megan, suggesting that he was utilized to her advantage.

An interesting incident occurred when Fitzpatrick extended an invitation to Megan to an event where renowned actor Liam Neeson was also present.

However, Neeson later refuted any acquaintance with Megan, despite photographic evidence suggesting otherwise.

It was revealed that Liam Neeson shares a close friendship with the owner of Fitzpatrick's hotel in New York City.

When questioned about Megan, Neeson cryptically referred to her as a “sugar baby” to the hotel owner, insinuating a deeper connection between them.

This claim gains credibility as Megan has been linked romantically to the older hotel owner and has previously stayed at the establishment, where she also crossed paths with Rory McIlroy.

According to Tom Bauer, the encounter between John Fitzpatrick and Megan took place in 2014 while she was still actively involved in “Suits,” and Rory McIlroy, the Northern Irish golfer, was also present.

The meeting occurred at the bar of one of Fitzpatrick's upscale hotels in New York, where they shared a drink.

In a revealing podcast conversation with Irish journalist Charlie Bird, Fitzpatrick expressed his admiration for Megan's work on “Suits” and reminisced about inviting both Megan and McIlroy to join him for dinner with friends.

He described Megan as brilliant and fun-loving, recounting an occasion where he even arranged for her to meet former U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House.

Despite rumors suggesting a romantic involvement, Fitzpatrick clarified in the interview that their relationship was purely platonic, emphasizing that they were good friends.

Another notable interaction between Megan and John Fitzpatrick occurred during a fundraising event in New York, where they were photographed alongside Liam Neeson, known for his role in “Michael Collins.”

Following Megan's whirlwind romance with Prince Harry, Fitzpatrick was among the select guests invited to their royal wedding at Windsor Castle in May 2018.

Reflecting on the experience, Fitzpatrick praised the grandeur of the wedding and disclosed that he had the opportunity to stay with Megan's friends from the “Suits” cast.

Subsequently, he visited Megan at Kensington Palace during a business trip to London.

Fitzpatrick shared an anecdote about their conversation, highlighting Megan's initial formality in the presence of courtiers, which gradually dissipated as they engaged in casual discussions about mutual acquaintances, including McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll.

Recalling their interaction, Fitzpatrick humorously mentioned Megan's time constraint during their meeting, indicating the constraints of her royal lifestyle.

Tom Bauer sheds light on the serendipitous introduction of Megan to Rory McIlroy in 2014, when he unexpectedly nominated her for the ice bucket challenge.

Intrigued by the gesture, Megan insisted that McIlroy personally douse her with ice at a friend's apartment in New York, to which he obliged.

At the time, McIlroy had recently ended his engagement with Caroline Wozniacki and was reportedly drawn to brunettes, creating a favorable environment for their budding friendship.

Following the charity challenge, the pair ventured to the Fitzpatrick hotel for a drink, leading to McIlroy's subsequent participation in a golf competition the next day.

Despite appearing fatigued from their late-night rendezvous, McIlroy demonstrated resilience by returning to New York to spend time with Megan, affecting his performance in the competition.

In his book, Bauer delves into Megan's strategic utilization of her relationship with McIlroy to bolster her public image.