Rose Hanbury is the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, and therefore a member of the British aristocracy. The Marchioness is not an unknown figure within the spheres of the British High Society. Her presence at royal events such as state banquets and the coronation of King Charles III rarely goes unnoticed. For example, media often write regarding her excellent sense of style and discuss the extensive collection of inherited family jewelry. But also… her alleged affair with Prince William.
Who exactly is the Rose Hanbury?
Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury was born on March 15, 1984 as the daughter of Timothy Hanbury and Emma Longman. Her maternal grandmother, Lady Elizabeth Longman, was a close friend of Queen Elizabeth II and was even part of her royal wedding with Prince Philip as the late Queen’s maid of honor. So she belongs to a family with a deep-rooted friendship with the British royal family.
Rose Hanbury grew up in the county of Essex in South East England, and began a modeling career following completing her schooling. Next her work as a model she also reportedly worked for a time as a researcher for Conservative MP Michael Gove.
In 2009, Rose got the title marquise following she married Marquis David George Philip Cholmondeley. The 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley is head of one of Britain’s oldest aristocratic families, and gave Hanbury a number of additional titles in addition to Marchioness, which he carries in his name. Together Rose and David had three children; twin boys in 2009 followed by a daughter in 2016.
The fact that the Marquis is also quite familiar with the spheres of the royal house is evident from his education at the well-known Eton College, the private school where Princes William, Harry and Diana’s brother and father also studied. He was also Grand Chamberlain of the Royal Household between 1990 and 2022, which meant that he was regularly present together with Rose at important state events in his ceremonial role.
How do they know the Prince and Princess of Wales?
It is said that Rose and David are part of the inner social circle by Kate Middleton and prins William. This claim is supported by the couple’s presence at the coronation King Charles III and the prominent role played by their eldest son lord Oliver together with Prince George as the king’s ‘pages of honour’. Kate was also spotted with the Marquis and Marchioness at the Houghton festival, following reportedly dining with them towards the start of the festival.
How exactly they met or became friends is not known, but it is most likely that the first meeting took place in 2009, during the marriage from Rose and David. The couples have also practically become neighbors following Kate and William moved to Anmer Hall, located next to Houghton Hall, where the Marquis and Marchioness live. The two prominent couples are both part of a national elite circle called Turnip Toffs.
Rumors regarding Rose Hanbury and Prince William’s affair
However, a few years ago there was a major hitch in the mutual friendship, when the rumor started going around that Prince William is said to be having an affair with Rose Hanbury.
Rose Hanbury was a very good friend of Kate Middleton see you there in 2019, according to The Sun, their friendship came to an abrupt end. Kate decided according The Sun immediately to no longer give Rose access to elite circles, but the reason for this was unclear until the rumor regarding the affair soon came to light. Meanwhile, sources around the royal family rushed to the media to make an announcement argument between Rose and Kate to deny.
If you completely missed this news from 2019, that’s not surprising. Because the British royal family almost immediately threatened legal action once morest media that reported on the affair, and so the juicy news was quickly dropped by the press. Now, however, the rumor has resurfaced and Rose Hanbury is back in the news. What is true regarding it? Time will tell.
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