Rose Hanbury has become one of the most sought-after women in the United Kingdom: her name shook the Internet in February 2019 after an alleged infidelity of Prince William with this young woman who holds the title of Marchioness of Cholmondeley came to light.
But who is the woman who has put the marriage in check and why is her name sounding strong again?
An Unsettling Royal Silence
Rose Hanbury first appeared in the British media in 2019 and for years there was speculation about her possible relationship William.
Her name disappeared from the press witheringly after the coronation of Charles III, leading to suspicions that there had been a move by the British royal house to silence the media.
However, now, in the midst of an image crisis due to the opacity with which Kate Middleton’s illness has been treated, Rose Hanbury’s shadow has reappeared.
Scandal between Royal Friends
The close relationship of Prince William and Rose, then close friend of his wife, would have begun in 2019.
In fact that year some images came to light in which the son of Charles III can be seen at a party accompanied by a woman who was later identified as Rose Hanbury.
That created a schism between the friends, and Kate would have asked her husband to eliminate the Marquise from his circle of friends.
The Fall of a Socialite
After the publication of those images, for which William was described as “unfaithful”, Rose Hanbury remained in the background.
Kate Middleton broke off all relations with her and did her best to keep her away from the Crown.
The last time she saw him publicly was at the coronation of Charles III, with her husband, David Rocksavage.
Valentine’s Day Rumors
His name sounded again strongly on February 18, 2023, when several tabloids, such as the Daily Mail, The Mirror or The Sun, reported that the heir had celebrated Valentine’s Day together with his alleged mistress.
They claimed that Prince William and the former model had been seen in the middle of a romantic dinner.
A Return to the Royal Circle
Her disappearance from the headlines of the British press could be related to the appointment of her husband, David Cholmondeley, as private secretary to Charles III.
A position that brought his wife back closer to the British Crown, from which until then she had remained on the sidelines.
Deep Aristocratic Roots
Although she is married to the seventh Marquess of Cholmondeley, the truth is that Rose Hanbury belongs to the English aristocracy as she is the granddaughter of Lady Elizabeth Longman, Queen Elizabeth II’s playmate and maid of honor at her wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh.
A Colorful Past
Although in her public appearances Rose has shown herself to be a very poised, upright and formal woman, the truth is that her adolescence was wild and to some extent scandalous, revealing an “erotic, exotic and eccentric” past.
Rose Hanbury’s latest photo
The image, shared by publisher Rizzoli on its Instagram account, was taken by photographer Andrew Farrar and shows Hanbury in an idyllic setting.
The marquise is wearing a floral dress and looking directly at the camera.
The photo celebrates her appearance in the book “Rare Birds, True Style: Extraordinary Interiors, Personal Collections & Signature Looks,” by Violet Naylor-Leyland.
“This lively book celebrates unique and inspiring British style and those who own it.Spanning generations—from Nicky Haslam to Alice Temperley, Beata Heuman, and Luke Edward Hall—this book is an irresistible tour through the homes and wardrobes of some of England’s most celebrated contemporary talents, each with their own distinctive and unconventional taste. All of the homes are original, stylish, charming, and authentic.” So says the book’s description on Amazon.
Importantly, in the midst of the controversy, Hanbury’s every action and public appearance is closely scrutinized, reflecting the intense interest and speculation surrounding his figure at the time.