Rose Hanbury Labels Affair Rumors with Prince William as Completely False
Rose Hanbury, known as the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, has publicly refuted longstanding rumors suggesting an affair with Prince William. For the first time since the rumors began circulating in 2019, Hanbury, through a statement from her legal representatives to Business Insider, labeled the allegations as “completely false,” highlighting her distress over the enduring speculation.
The revival of these rumors has caused consternation for both the Royal Family and the Cholmondeleys, who share a longstanding friendship and neighborly relationship. Nick Bullen, a royal expert and founder of True Royalty TV, conveyed to Us Weekly his discussions with close acquaintances of Hanbury, affirming her innocence and ongoing distress due to the allegations.
The speculation saw a resurgence following remarks by Stephen Colbert on his show “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” where he hinted at Hanbury’s supposed involvement with Prince William while discussing the absence of Kate Middleton from the public eye post her surgery.
The term #KateGate and queries regarding Kate Middleton’s whereabouts have sparked global curiosity about Hanbury’s alleged ties to Prince William. In swift response, Hanbury’s legal team reiterated the falsehood of these rumors to the media.
The royal family and the Cholmondeleys have previously countered the 2019 rumors, stressing the baselessness of such claims. A source informed the Daily Mail about the mutual frustration of Prince William and David Cholmondeley, Rose’s husband, regarding the situation. Both Kate Middleton and Rose Hanbury reportedly found the insinuations of a rift or coolness between them to be unjust and hurtful, with plans for joint charity initiatives still on the horizon.
Despite firm denials, the rumors have persisted, causing discomfort to all involved parties. An insider close to Kate Middleton shared with a publication the Duchess’s pain over the rumors and her concern for her children’s exposure to such unfounded claims online.
The affair allegations have also fueled speculation regarding the state of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s marriage, notably after the Duchess was seen without her wedding ring in a recent social media post. However, royal insiders and experts have dismissed such concerns, attributing the ring’s absence to the context of the photo and her post-surgery recovery.