According to reports, some social media users believe that the royal family is attempting to keep the situation quiet, leading to speculation that William and Kate may be headed for a split following the alleged affair with Hanbury. Princess Kate has been out of the public eye since Christmas Day, with Kensington Palace reporting that she underwent planned abdominal surgery on January 16. However, on Sunday, a photo of Kate and her three children was released, but major agencies quickly issued a 'kill' notice as they noticed it had been doctored. Kate later took responsibility for the edits, attributing them to her amateur photography skills, and issued an apology.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, there were claims of a public appearance by Kate sitting beside William in a car. However, some social media users argued that it was actually Hanbury in the car, not Kate Middleton. The angle of the photo makes it difficult to confirm either way, as the individual's head is turned away from the cameras.
One user speculated that "That is not Kate Middleton in the car; Kate has never shied away from cameras. Even when she waited ten years for Willy to propose, that is Rose Hanbury, William's mistress."
Despite the swirling rumors, some royal fans remain steadfast in their belief that Prince William will never leave Kate Middleton. They view the claims as a brutal attempt to stir controversy about the beloved royal couple.
The alleged connection between Prince William and Rose Hanbury first gained attention in 2019, with some suggesting that their relationship was more than friendly. Even photos allegedly depicting their affair circulated on the internet.
Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, is an old acquaintance of the British royal family. She is married to David Cholmondeley, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, and attended Kate and William's wedding in 2011. Despite the cheating allegations, she was seen at Prince Philip's 2021 memorial service.
Hanbury was also in the headlines during King Charles's crowning ceremony in May, attending the royal event with her husband, who serves as the lord-in-waiting to the King.
