Four years ago, 40-year-old Prince William was romantically linked to 38-year-old Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.
Photographs with Kate Middleton’s friend sparked all kinds of comments, reviving rumors in an unprecedented media whirlwind.
Origin of the rumors
The American media ‘Músic Mundial’ was the first to spread that the heir to the throne had spent Valentine’s Day with his alleged mistress, to whom he had even given a necklace.
This information was spread without concrete evidence or verifiable sources, which raised doubts about its credibility.
Reactions and international echo
The news found echo in the media of other countries, being published in several portals.
However, British tabloids such as The Sun, The Daily Mail or The Mirror, initially mentioned as sources, later denied having spread such information.
This fact fueled theories about a possible censorship by means of ‘superinjunctions’, although representatives of these media stated that they never published anything about it.
Disappearance and speculation
A few days later, the news mysteriously disappeared from the British media.
Speculation about a legal censorship revived, recalling past incidents where similar measures were discussed to protect royals from potential scandals.
However, media sources such as The Daily Mail and The Mirror reiterated that no restrictive measures were applied because there was simply nothing published.
Recent updates
Recently, new statements and documents appear to have reignited interest in these stories.
Anonymous sources have suggested that there is undisclosed evidence that could change the narrative, although these details have yet to be confirmed by primary sources.
Between speculation and lack of evidence
Royal journalist Richard Kay, of the Daily Mail and a friend of the late Princess Diana, called these rumors fake news.
He emphasized that the lack of evidence and the absence of reliable publications make the story questionable to date.
Shadow of doubt remains
Not only about the veracity of the facts, but also about the integrity of media coverage regarding the British royal family.
What began as an explosive rumor seems to be fading in the absence of concrete evidence, leaving more questions than answers in the air about the privacy and media pressure faced by royals.