Back in 2019, British tabloids reported that Prince William had an affair with one of Kate Middleton’s close friends at the time, Rose Hanbury. Though no such affair was ever confirmed, rumor has it that Kate Middleton has worked to “phase out” Rose Hanbury from their once tight-knit social circle. Keep reading for more information.
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Kate Middleton 'Phases Out' Rose Hanbury After Affair Rumors
Rose Hanbury used to be tight with the Prince and Princess of Walesm attending state dinners and charity functions together. However, since headlines broke about Prince William's alleged affair with Rose, insiders are reporting that Kate Middleton has intentionally "phased out" Rose Hanbury from their social circle.
Royal biographer Andrew Lownie posted on his Substack about rumor and deleted it hours later. "Kate was devastated by the rumors of the affair. She told William he was not allowed to go anywhere near Rose again," the royal insider said. "Since the rumors of the affair surfaced back in 2019, Kate and William have been through counseling and, although their marriage can be rocky at times, it’s safe to say that they won’t split anytime soon."
Prince William's Alleged Affair With Rose Hanbury
The affair rumors started in 2019 and resurfaced again in 2024. In early 2019, the rumor dropped, saying that Kate and Rose had a "falling out" and even went as far as to call Rose Kate's "rural rival." Fans immediately speculated that it was due to an affair between Prince William and Rose.
Rumors eventually died off later that year, but had a resurgence in early 2024 after Kate disappeared from the public eye for months. Royal fans thought she was leaving Prince William for good following the affair rumors. Kate Middleton soon revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
