Did Prince William Ever Cheat on Wife Kate Middleton?

Rumors suggest Prince William may have had an affair with Rose Hanbury, among others, during his and Princess Kate's marriage, though no recent evidence supports these claims.

Did Prince William and Kate Middleton Ever Split?

William and Kate, who met at the University of St. Andrews, briefly split in 2007 and reunited in 2010. The reason for their breakup is unknown, but the Duchess of Cambridge acknowledged it as a strength-building experience, valuing the time spent with her younger self.

For his part, William elaborated on their short-lived split, noting that young age had an impact on their separation.

It was very much trying to find our own way, and we were growing up, so it was just a bit of space, and it worked out for the better,” he concluded.

When Did Prince William and Kate Middleton Get Married?

The royal pair wed in April 2011 in one of the U.K.’s most highly televised events of the century.

Fans around the world watched on TV as Kate walked down the aisle in her elegant Alexander McQueen wedding gown before exchanging vows with William.

Did Prince William Ever Cheat on Kate Middleton?

In 2019, rumors circulated that William had an affair with Rose, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, during his and Kate’s relationship.

Multiple outlets reported at the time that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had a tiff with Rose. However, none of the rumors have been verified, and the royals have seemingly ignored the baseless gossip.

More than three years later, speculation ramped up once again in mid-2022 after celebrity gossip account Deux Moi posted a tip from someone who alleged that an unknown royal’s infidelity wasn’t a surprise.

A British royal's extramarital affair is a secret in London and among the English artisto set.

Rumors suggest the affair was due to the royal's love of pegging, which the wife is too old-fashioned to engage in. However, this rumor has not been verified.

How Did the Palace React to Prince William’s Affair Rumors?

Royal writer Omid Scobie reveals that Kensington Palace rushed to cover up rumors of William's affair with Rose, even offering The Sun additional royal stories in exchange for standing down on the rumors.

He emphasized the importance of acknowledging rumors as they are merely tittle-tattles.

What Have the Royals Said About Prince William’s Alleged Affair?

Prince Harry has hinted at the palace's efforts to maintain his brother's reputation, stating that they were willing to lie to protect his brother.

Harry's Netflix docu-series Harry & Meghan revealed that the palace was willing to tear down other royals to boost his brother's image. This comment left royal watchers on edge.