Amidst all the hubbub surrounding the disappearance of Catherine, the Princess of Wales, there was another storm brewing in royal circles—a scandalous rumor about Prince William and Rose Hanbury’s alleged affair. This juicy gossip exploded into the limelight, especially given the close ties between the Marchioness of Cholmondeley and the royal family.
The whispers of infidelity began in 2019, sparked by reports of a supposed rift between Hanbury and Kate Middleton, who were once good friends. Although there were talks of legal action against the media outlets spreading these rumors, no lawsuits were filed.
Things took a spicy turn when InTouch Weekly dropped a bombshell report alleging an affair between William and Hanbury, adding fuel to the already blazing fire. Despite Kate being pregnant with Prince Louis at the time, William reportedly brushed off her concerns when confronted about the rumor. In response, Kate supposedly urged William to distance himself from Hanbury. The Palace even exerted legal pressure to shut down these rumors, leading to the deletion of the reports.
Despite vehement denials from the royal camp about any rift, Kate and Hanbury have conspicuously not been spotted together since. However, Hanbury still seems to be firmly entrenched in their inner circle, as evidenced by her involvement in King Charles III’s coronation.
In fact, Hanbury’s ties to the royal family run deep. Her son, Oliver, had a special role as one of King Charles’ pages during the coronation ceremony, alongside Prince William and Kate Middleton’s son, George. Hanbury’s husband also played a significant role as the king’s lord-in-waiting. The close relationship between Hanbury’s family and the Crown suggests that the rumors of a rift may have been greatly exaggerated.
Hanbury’s family history also adds another layer to her connection with royalty. Her grandmother, Lady Elizabeth Longman, was a childhood friend of Queen Elizabeth II and served as one of her bridesmaids. Despite not being part of Kate’s bridal party, Hanbury attended her wedding to Prince William in 2011.
Nevertheless, amidst the scandal, Hanbury has found herself the subject of unflattering comparisons to King Charles’ wife, earning her the unkind moniker “Camilla 2.0” in some circles.
