Amid ongoing speculation surrounding the health and whereabouts of Kate Middleton, talk show host Stephen Colbert recently poked fun at rumors of an alleged affair between Prince William and Rose Hanbury. Colbert humorously addressed the situation on his show, 'The Late Show,' highlighting the buzz surrounding Middleton's absence and the supposed relationship between William and Hanbury.
Colbert playfully joked about the situation, emphasizing Hanbury's royal title as the Marchioness of Cholmondeley and amusingly mispronouncing it as 'Chumley.' He quipped about the alleged affair rumors that have circulated since 2019, with tabloids reporting on a confrontation between Middleton and William regarding the matter.
The comedian added a comedic touch by imitating Prince William's response in a British accent, downplaying the affair allegations with humor. He also teased the pronunciation of Hanbury's husband's surname, Rocksavage, comparing it to a name from the 'Flintstones.'
Colbert's segment was prompted by a story titled 'Rumors Surrounding Prince William’s Relationship With Rose Hanbury Are at an All-Time High Amid Kate Middleton’s Recovery,' which sparked social media speculation about the royal couple's dynamics. However, Middleton's representative clarified that her absence was due to planned surgery and emphasized her forthcoming return to royal duties.
The article mentioned previous reports of Middleton editing a photo without her engagement ring, leading to further speculation about her marriage. Despite ongoing rumors and social media chatter, William's attorney has refuted the affair claims, labeling them as 'false and highly damaging.'
While the alleged affair rumors resurfaced in 2022 and 2023, with no concrete evidence to support the claims, sources close to the royal family dismissed the gossip as baseless. Both Middleton and Hanbury have remained silent on the matter, choosing not to address the ongoing speculation.
