Rose Hanbury, holding the title of the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, is married to David Philip Cholmondeley, who is notably 18 years her senior. Their marriage, following a whirlwind engagement, took place in 2009.
In 2019, Prince William found himself embroiled in controversy due to his friendship with Rose Hanbury, as several viral photos depicting an alleged affair between them circulated on the internet, causing considerable discomfort to Princess Kate.
Previously, Rose and Kate had been known as close friends. However, reports surfaced suggesting a "terrible falling out" between them, resulting in their estrangement.
This long-dormant story reemerged after Prince Harry, the younger brother of Prince William, made claims in his Netflix show, "Harry & Meghan," alleging that the Palace had "lied to protect" William while not extending the same protection to him and Meghan Markle. Harry's statement led royal enthusiasts to speculate whether the Palace had indeed covered up William and Rose's alleged affair, prioritizing the story about Harry and Meghan instead.
Despite these claims, Rose Hanbury attended the late Queen Elizabeth's funeral in September and King Charles III's coronation in May this year.
Nonetheless, social media is currently buzzing with rumors about William's connection to Hanbury, especially since Kate was seen enjoying music with her in William's absence. The reasons behind Prince William's non-participation in this gathering remain unclear.
Discussing the dynamics of William and Kate's relationship, royal expert Tom Quinn noted that it's not a "perfect marriage" and mentioned that the couple has their share of "terrific rows." Nevertheless, he concluded that these disagreements are typically kept under control.
Despite all the speculations and gossip, some royal enthusiasts and experts maintain the belief that Prince William will never part ways with his devoted wife, Kate Middleton, as they are considered a well-suited couple.
