A new chapter unfolds in royal rumors.
Rose Hanbury has finally addressed the swirling rumors regarding a supposed affair with Prince William. Her response, conveyed via her legal representatives to Business Insider, asserts that the allegations “are completely false”.
At 40, Hanbury is notably part of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s close-knit social circle.She came under significant public scrutiny following Stephen Colbert’s recent spotlight on the affair allegations during an episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”.
Colbert humorously brought up the topic, saying, “The kingdom has been all aflutter by the seeming disappearance of Kate Middleton. Well now, internet sleuths are guessing that Kate’s absence may be related to her husband and the future king of England, William, having an affair.”
The comedic commentary arrives amidst the mysterious public absence of Middleton, the 42-year-old Princess of Wales, following her abdominal surgery earlier in January. Colbert didn’t hold back, addressing the persistent rumors linking Hanbury to William, which have circulated since 2019.
As per a New York Post report, social media has been rife with wild speculation and theories regarding Middleton’s recent lack of public appearances. Meanwhile, William has sidestepped inquiries regarding his wife’s health and recuperation process. Adding intrigue, a UK Mother’s Day photograph featuring Kate and their children was controversially retracted by photo agencies for being “manipulated.”
Colbert linked the dots back to the heart of the gossip, implying Middleton’s low profile might be due to her husband’s purported romantic scandal. “Oh no, my heart goes out to poor Kate,” he expressed sympathetically on his program, the NY Post report said.
He then playfully hinted at Hanbury’s identity, saying, “So, I think we all know who the alleged other woman is. Say it with me –– the Marchioness of Cholmondeley –– what a beautiful name!”
The lineage of Hanbury ties her to the royals through decades. Her grandmother, Lady Elizabeth Lambart, was among the bridesmaids at Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s wedding in 1947. Married to David Rocksavage, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley since 2009, Hanbury resides near the royal couple at the Norfolk estate, Houghton Hall.
The Cholmondeleys and the royal couple often cross paths at official events, marked by their attendance at Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral and King Charles III’s coronation, where their son, Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, served as a page of honor alongside Prince George.
Despite the levity on Colbert’s show, where he quipped about the rumors, the speculation has cast a shadow since reports by In Touch in 2019 suggested a clandestine relationship between William and Hanbury, previously thought to be close to Middleton.
Further stirring the pot, the Instagram account Deuxmoi shared a cryptic message in 2022 hinting at an open secret concerning a royal extramarital affair. Though the message did not explicitly name William, speculation was rife.
However, William’s legal team strongly refuted these claims, telling the Daily Beast they were “false and highly damaging”.
Rose Hanbury has finally addressed the swirling rumors regarding a supposed affair with Prince William. Her response, conveyed via her legal representatives to Business Insider, asserts that the allegations “are completely false”.
At 40, Hanbury is notably part of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s close-knit social circle.She came under significant public scrutiny following Stephen Colbert’s recent spotlight on the affair allegations during an episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”.
Colbert humorously brought up the topic, saying, “The kingdom has been all aflutter by the seeming disappearance of Kate Middleton. Well now, internet sleuths are guessing that Kate’s absence may be related to her husband and the future king of England, William, having an affair.”
The comedic commentary arrives amidst the mysterious public absence of Middleton, the 42-year-old Princess of Wales, following her abdominal surgery earlier in January. Colbert didn’t hold back, addressing the persistent rumors linking Hanbury to William, which have circulated since 2019.
As per a New York Post report, social media has been rife with wild speculation and theories regarding Middleton’s recent lack of public appearances. Meanwhile, William has sidestepped inquiries regarding his wife’s health and recuperation process. Adding intrigue, a UK Mother’s Day photograph featuring Kate and their children was controversially retracted by photo agencies for being “manipulated.”
Colbert linked the dots back to the heart of the gossip, implying Middleton’s low profile might be due to her husband’s purported romantic scandal. “Oh no, my heart goes out to poor Kate,” he expressed sympathetically on his program, the NY Post report said.
He then playfully hinted at Hanbury’s identity, saying, “So, I think we all know who the alleged other woman is. Say it with me –– the Marchioness of Cholmondeley –– what a beautiful name!”
The lineage of Hanbury ties her to the royals through decades. Her grandmother, Lady Elizabeth Lambart, was among the bridesmaids at Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s wedding in 1947. Married to David Rocksavage, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley since 2009, Hanbury resides near the royal couple at the Norfolk estate, Houghton Hall.
The Cholmondeleys and the royal couple often cross paths at official events, marked by their attendance at Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral and King Charles III’s coronation, where their son, Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, served as a page of honor alongside Prince George.
Despite the levity on Colbert’s show, where he quipped about the rumors, the speculation has cast a shadow since reports by In Touch in 2019 suggested a clandestine relationship between William and Hanbury, previously thought to be close to Middleton.
Further stirring the pot, the Instagram account Deuxmoi shared a cryptic message in 2022 hinting at an open secret concerning a royal extramarital affair. Though the message did not explicitly name William, speculation was rife.
However, William’s legal team strongly refuted these claims, telling the Daily Beast they were “false and highly damaging”.