Who doesn’t like gossip, especially gossip in the court? Social media platforms are abuzz with rumors of an extramarital affair between Prince William and Sarah Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley. Prince William’s wife Kate Middleton has been absent since undergoing abdominal surgery in January.

Kensington Palace explained her absence as she was recovering from abdominal surgery scheduled for January 19, and assured she would return before Easter, Business Insider reported.

There are reports that Kate Middleton spotted in her favorite Windsor Farm shop. However, people took to social media to refute the reports.

In Kate’s long absence, Prince William and Sarah Rose Hanbury rumors take the internet by storm. Rose Hanbury, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, is a close friend of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

It was even suggested that Prince William had a daughter with Hanbury.

However, Rose Hanbury has broken her silence on romance rumors.

“These rumors are completely false,” Ross Hanbury told Business Insider.

A whiff of royal affairs

Rose Hanbury has been the subject of widespread attention, including coverage on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

Colbert commented on speculation about Kate Middleton’s absence, suggesting it might be related to rumors that her husband, Prince William, was having an affair.

He cited tabloid reports in which William allegedly brushed off Kate’s concerns about infidelity, sarcastically saying, “It’s always a good response when your wife accuses you of cheating.”

“My heart goes out to poor Kate,” Colbert said.

He also mentioned the name of Rose Hanbury, saying: “So, I think we all know who the so-called other woman is. Say it with me – the Marchioness of Cholmondeley – what a beauty Name!”

Hanbury’s relationship with the royal family spans generations. According to the New York Post, her grandmother, Lady Elizabeth Lambart, was one of the bridesmaids at the 1947 wedding of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

Kate Middleton and photo controversy

During a long absence from public view, Kate Middleton became embroiled in a controversy over the digital alteration of royal portraits.

This photo was posted on Mother’s Day, Kate later apologized.

It now appears that this is not the first photo of the British royal family to have been photoshopped.

A Photos of Queen Elizabeth with her grandchildren and great-grandchildrenPhotos taken by Kate that have been digitally altered from source.

Amid all this controversy and royal silence, Rose Hanbury has debunked the rumors for the first time. However, it remains to be seen how the rebuttal will be received.