Unseen Images Of Prince William’s Mistress

Who Is Rose Hanbury?

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Rose Hanbury holds the royal title of Marchioness of Cholmondeley, and she's also the woman who has been accused of an affair with Prince William, while holding a friendship with his wife, Kate Middleton. Rumors began years ago of a rivalry between the pair, which they were both quick to deny.

The 'Kissing' Photo That Went Viral

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This is the photo that started it all - the rumors of infidelity, where it looks like Prince William is kissing a mysterious woman... who later turned out to be Rose Hanbury. The pair were here at a private party - the last royal party Rose would attend before she was banned...

Rose In Her Younger Days

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Strict royal protocol on the royal family obviously sees more 'conservative' ways of dressing, but Rose wasn't always a royal. In her younger days, she's pictured many times with a more casual fashion look, loose and wavy hair and whatever makeup she'd like to wear!

Rose Shows Off Her Model Good Looks

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Before she became a certified royal, Rose Hanbury was actually a model. The former fashion model was reported to have been under the same modelling agency that was responsible for discovering Kate Moss. And you can see why Rose would have caught the eye of an agency!

A Young Rose With Ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair

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Tony Blair was once the Prime Minister of the UK, and would have worked closely with the Queen and royal family due to Parliament. Here, Rose is pictured in 2005 in Italy with her sister and the former Prime Minister himself. Seeing a royal in a bikini is something unheard of these days...

Would Her Modelling Career Have Taken Her Far?

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Many royals have to give up a career to become one, and Rose was no different. Whether she did so willingly or not, do you think she would have made it long-term as a model? How different would her life had been? Or did her beauty give her that extra edge as a marchioness?

Rose Even Knows Big Celebs

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As well as ex-prime ministers and her royal social circles, it seems Rose also knows a British celeb or two! Here she's pictured with actor Hugh Grant, whether they bumped into each other at a party or they know each other better than that, we don't know.

Rose Shows Off Her Fashion

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To be a young beauty and a model then you obviously have to know your fashion, and she had more freedom with it before she was a royal - such as wearing long boots with skin showing! None of those long royal skirts here. She looks more young and carefree here.

There's A 23-Year Age Gap Between Her And Her Husband

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Huge age gaps in relationships is nothing new with the rich and famous (we're looking at you DiCaprio) but it's interesting to know her royal husband is actually 23 years older. The pair seemed to fall in love and marry very quickly - but 14 years later, they're still going strong.

Rose With Her Children

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Only a day after their engagement announcement, Rose and David announced they were expecting twins. Now, they have three children: Oliver, Alexander and Lady. The twins caused a problem for the traditional 'heir' situation though: the eldest usually becomes the heir, but the twin boys were born at the same time!

But Will The Rumors Put Their Marriage On The Rocks?

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With these rumors of Prince William and Rose Hanbury's affair, we're all turning to look at Kate Middleton - but we can't forget there's also another party involved, Rose's husband himself. We wonder what he thinks about these rumors... Here Rose is rocking a more casual black blazer, far from her royal gowns!

Rose Attends For Donald Trump's Visit

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Back when Donald Trump was still the President of the US, he made a visit to the UK to meet with the royal family. Rose Hanbury was one of many important royal guests in attendance of the banquet in celebration of his visit. Despite the rumors of a fall out, she was still seen at many royal events.

Rose Attends Sunday Service With The Royals

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Hanbury wasn't just in attendance to important royal events - she would sometimes be seen on the royal Sandringham estate for things such as Sunday Service at church, which she would attend with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate Middleton.

Rose In Tight Black Attire

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Proving why she would be a model, Rose used to be spotted in fitted, stylish black leather jackets and black bodycon dresses. She's now married to David Rocksavage, the marquess of Cholmondeley (a village in England) and the pair share three children together.

Pictured With Her Husband

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David Cholmondeley, Rose's husband, is the 7th Marquess of the village of Cholmondeley. He was also the Lord Great Chamberlain of the UK from 1990 to 2022. For those overwhelmed with British royal titles, a Marquess is another royal noble title for a man.

Spotted At Queen Elizabeth's Funeral

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The death of Queen Elizabeth II shocked the UK - and the world - and not least because there was more drama with whether Meghan Markle and Prince Harry would be in attendance. But another guest - here pictured beside Markle - was none other than the alleged mistress of Prince William.

Attending A Royal Wedding

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Here, a young Rose Hanbury (in the mint green and pink outfit) attends the royal wedding of Laura Parker Bowles, the daughter of Camilla and the step-daughter of the King of England, Charles III. She's pictured her with her sister and her parents as they attend church.

She Had Links To The Royals From The Start

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Rose didn't just happen to be an everyday woman who fell in love with a royal man. Rose Hanbury's grandmother was actually one of the bridesmaids on the wedding day of Queen Elizabeth II to Prince Philip. Although her grandmother wasn't royalty, she was a childhood friend of the queen.

She Went To A Prestigious School

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When you're looking to marry into a royal family, it probably helps when you have a prestigious educational background! And that's exactly what Rose Hanbury had. She attended Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, England, which is considered one of the most prestigious schools in the country.

Both She And Kate Middleton Are Hospice Patrons

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No matter what may, or may not, be happening between Rose Hanbury and Kate Middleton, they are both working for good causes - and the same one, when it comes to the hospice they support. They are both patrons of East Anglia's Children's Hospices.

She's Actually Known William And Kate For A Long Time

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Rose isn't just some random royal woman who has surfaced in photos with Prince William - she's known them both for a long time. But it's actually because of Harry and Meghan's Netflix special that Hanbury's name came up again, following the rumors years ago, where Harry accused the royal family of 'lying' to help protect William.

There Were Reports Of Kate And Rose Drifting Apart

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Whether the rumors about the affair between Rose and William are true or not, there is still the case that apparently Kate and Rose drifted apart - and very much on Kate's doing. Apparently she was trying to phase Rose out of her social circle, with their relationship breaking down.

Rose Lives At Houghton Hall

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It's no surprise by now that there are many, many spectacular royal residences around the country, and Houghton Hall is one of them - it just so happens to be the home of Rose Hanbury and her family, too. It's located only three miles from William and Kate's home.

Putting On A Brave Face?

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With Kate and Rose still attending many royal events together - and all smiles for a lot of the photos - you have to wonder whether rumors of their relationship breaking down are true, in which case they might be acting civil for the cameras at engagements like this...

Rose And David At The Queen's Funeral

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Rose is pictured her looking sombre at the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, beside her husband, David, and wearing black. While attending many royal events with William and Kate, this must have been one she wasn't expecting to attend - a tragedy for the royal family.

Prince Harry Seated Next To Rose Hanbury

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When Prince Harry attended his first ever State Banquet as a royal prince, he was seated next to a beautiful young woman wearing a tiara... and that someone was none other than Rose Hanbury! This was back when she was friend and neighbor to Kate Middleton and William, without knowing how the drama would unfold...

Rose Will Be Present At The King's Coronation

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The next big public royal event is going to be the coronation of King Charles III, following the death of Queen Elizabeth III. Prince William and Kate are of course going to be in attendance, but so is Rose Hanbury, as her son - Oliver - is going to be a page for the coronation.

Rose Attends Prince Phillip's Memorial Service

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Prince Philip's death was one of the tragedies the royal family faced in 2021, and only a year later his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, would sadly pass away, too. Rose Hanbury was seen, fittingly dressed in black, paying her respects at the royal memorial service for Prince Philip.

Rose Is All Smiles With Kate Middleton

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It was several years ago when the British tabloids - known for their particular treatment of the royal family - started a rumor of a falling out between Rose Hanbury and Kate Middleton, who lived close to each other at the time. But was there any truth to the rumors?

The Pair Denied They Were On Bad Terms

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Both Rose and Kate were quick to deny the rumors, and they even considered legal action against the tabloid at one point - but after the claims could provide no evidence about what the alleged spat was supposed to be about, the two women decided to ignore the claims instead.