Prince William’s Neighbor and Friend, Rose Hanbury, Responds to Affair Allegations with Him
Princess Catherine and Prince William | Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury | Source: Getty Images
Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, addressed circulating speculations about her and the Prince of Wales through a statement made by way of her legal team. This latest development shines a spotlight on the recent unprecedented online commentary centered around the British royal family and their associates.
Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury at the DKNY Night Fragrance launch in London, England on December 12, 2007 | Source: Getty Images
In a statement that has rippled through royal circles and beyond, Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury weighed in on the swirling affair allegations linking her to Prince William. “The rumours are completely false,” declared Lady Sarah through her legal representatives in an effort to draw an end to the speculation that has intrigued and divided public opinion.
This emphatic denial comes against the backdrop of renewed interest and speculation in the royal family’s personal dynamics, magnified by popular media and online platforms alike. The affair allegations resurfaced with vigor following a segment on Stephen Colbert’s late-night show, which tapped into the whirlwind of internet theories surrounding Princess Catherine’s recent ongoing absence from the public.
Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury at the AnOther Magazine 10th Anniversary Dinner in London, England on February 21, 2011 | Source: Getty Images
Princess Catherine smiling during an event posted on June 27, 2023 | Source: Instagram/princeandprincessofwales
According to a news outlet, Stephen brought the rumor into the limelight. He mentioned that many people suggest that the Princess’s absence might be tied to murmurs of an affair between her husband—the future King of England—and Lady Sarah.
Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury at the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in London, England on March 29, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
His monologue also touched on the fact that the affair rumors initially began in 2019. However, the renewed interest has turned what was once whispered speculation into a full-blown “Katespiracy,” a term coined by the internet to describe the mystery surrounding the Princess’s whereabouts and the alleged royal affair.
As a result of speculative claims reaching fever pitch, the official explanation for the Duchess’s absence—a recovery period following abdominal surgery—has done little to quell the tide of gossip and...
