The British royal family has found itself embroiled in controversy once again as rumors of a rift between Prince William and his wife Princess Catherine aka Kate Middleton surface, with allegations pointing towards an affair with Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.
This speculation has only been fueled by the royal couple’s recent behavior and the conspicuous silence from the palace. Social media has been abuzz with theories, some suggesting that the couple is potentially heading for a split.
Kensington Palace had reported earlier last month that Kate had undergone a ‘planned abdominal surgery’ and would be recuperating at her home in Winston Cottage. But due to the heightened media frenzy around her health update and whereabouts, an official photo was released on Britain’s Mothers’ Day purportedly showing Kate and her three children smiling to the camera while enjoying the outdoors.
However, after being called out by multiple media channels for having the photo doctored, and with amateur techniques at that, it was quickly retracted followed by an apology from the Princess of Wales. This attempt has further fueled the rumors that all may not be well with the Royal family.
The situation was also compounded by a sighting of Middleton, who was allegedly seen sitting beside William in the backseat of a car. Now, some eagle-eyed observers are still contesting the identity of the woman in the car, claiming it was Hanbury, not Middleton, as the individual’s face was turned away from the cameras.
The rumored affair between Prince William and Rose Hanbury first gained its fair share of the spotlight back in 2019, when their relationship was perceived to be more than friendly. Despite the scandal, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley has maintained a presence at significant royal events, including King Charles’s crowning ceremony and Prince Philip’s memorial service.
The royal family’s silence on the matter has only intensified the rumors, with no official statement addressing the alleged affair or the couple’s current relationship status. This lack of communication has left the public piecing together the narrative from social media conjectures and tabloid headlines.
While some royal fans remain hopeful that Prince William will never part ways with Kate Middleton, the ongoing saga has cast a shadow over the couple’s image. The future King’s alleged affair has drawn parallels to past royal scandals, leaving many to wonder if history is repeating itself within the walls of the palace.
