In August of the previous year, Princess Kate playfully teased her husband William as she secretly attended an upper-class 24-hour music festival in Norfolk, enjoying some quality time together. Rumors about Prince William's supposed connection to Rose gained traction in 2019, with some suggesting a relationship beyond friendship. Meghan Markle reportedly told a friend at Soho House that William and Rose had an affair, sparking online rumors.
Lord Cholmondeley married Sarah Rose Hanbury, a fashion model, on June 24, 2009, at the same time when tension rumors swirled over the alleged affair. Reports surfaced that Kate was trying to exclude Rose from her social circle, supposedly initiated by Meghan after Harry was seated with Rose at an estate event. Meghan's alleged jealousy of William and Catherine led her to spread rumors and encourage online speculation.
One royal expert suggested that Prince Harry is unlikely to communicate privately with Princess Kate without Meghan Markle's approval. The relationship between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the wider royal family has been strained since their departure from royal life. Buckingham Palace confirmed in 2021 that the couple would not return as working members of the royal family. Prince Harry has been portrayed as acting with defiance amid ongoing family drama, with suggestions that Prince William and Princess Kate remain focused on their goals, distancing themselves from the Sussexes. The expert also highlighted William's displeasure over Harry and Meghan's public discussions about Charles and questioned the veracity of Harry's renditions of events, particularly those involving Catherine.
