Rose Hanbury Addresses Prince William Affair Rumors Amid Kate Middleton Speculation

Sarah Rose Hanbury Reportedly Shut Down Prince William Affair Rumors Amid Kate Middleton Controversy

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Rose Hanbury, also known as Sarah Rose Hanbury, is eager to distance herself from any rumors involving Princess Kate Middleton. The 40-year-old Hanbury recently refuted speculations about Middleton's absence being linked to an alleged affair with Prince William, particularly after Stephen Colbert mentioned it on his show.

Hanbury's lawyers reportedly stated to Business Insider that the rumors are completely false. This statement was made on Saturday, March 16, shortly after the Marchioness of Cholmondeley was mentioned on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (We have contacted Hanbury for further comment.)

On the March 12 episode of his late night show, Colbert shared what he described as troubling news about England's royal family. He mentioned that internet sleuths have speculated that Kate's absence may be linked to her husband, William, who is the future King of England, allegedly having an affair.

Colbert noted that he was “ready to spill the tea” about the alleged infidelity.

Sarah Rose Hanbury Reportedly Shut Down Prince William Affair Rumors Amid Kate Middleton Controversy

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Colbert jokingly mentioned the alleged other woman, The Marchioness of Cholmondeley, also known as Hanbury. Rumors have circulated since 2019 about a possible affair between William and Hanbury. Tabloids reported that when Kate confronted William about it, he simply laughed it off, claiming there was nothing to it. Quite a response when your wife accuses you of cheating, right?

Kensington Palace has not responded to the rumors about the affair.

Hanbury has a long-standing connection to the royal family, having been present at William and Kate's wedding in 2011 and Prince Philip's memorial service in 2021. She is a former model who married David Cholmondeley, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, in 2009.

Rumors began circulating in 2019 that Kate and William were having an affair. Multiple sources reported that Kate and Hanbury had a falling out due to the alleged infidelity.

According to a source in 2019, Kate was deeply hurt by the rumors and dreaded the idea of her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, reading about them online in the future.

Kate's recent abdominal surgery has sparked rumors of an affair, causing her and William to reflect on their relationship, according to a source. With Kate's absence from public events, some online speculators fear there may be more to the story.

When Kate posted a photo on March 10 to celebrate U.K. Mother’s Day, fans noticed she wasn't wearing her wedding ring. Rumors of trouble in her relationship started spreading, and some even thought the photo was edited, a claim Kate has confirmed.

“I sometimes like to play around with editing photos, like many hobby photographers,” she explained through X on March 11. “I’m sorry if the family picture we shared yesterday caused any confusion. I hope all the moms out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day.”

Editor's P/S:

The article sheds light on the persistent rumors surrounding the alleged affair between Prince William and Rose Hanbury, which have resurfaced after Stephen Colbert's mention on his show. Hanbury's lawyers have vehemently denied the claims, casting doubt on the veracity of the speculations.

It's important to note that these rumors have been circulating for several years, and despite the lack of concrete evidence, they continue to fuel tabloid fodder and online speculation. The British monarchy has a long history of protecting its privacy, and it's unlikely that Kensington Palace will publicly address the rumors unless they escalate further. Nonetheless, the allegations have undoubtedly taken a toll on the individuals involved, particularly Hanbury, who remains connected to the royal family through her marriage to the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley. being deeply hurt by the allegations.