Oh, what a time to be a royal enthusiast.

Throughout history, there have been countless royal scandals that have captured the world’s attention. Many moments have seen the British monarchy dominate headlines, stirring public curiosity.

The current state of affairs is surely among the most gripping. Since January, the saga around Kate Middleton’s mysterious abdominal procedure has held everyone in rapt attention. Adding to the intrigue, King Charles received a surprising cancer diagnosis and, of course, there’s the ongoing drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

In many eras, the monarch’s battle with cancer would be the main focus of media coverage. However, the whirlwind of speculation over Kate has overshadowed nearly all else.

The intense scrutiny on Kate’s recovery could be partly due to the royals’ own decisions. After confirming that Kate would undergo a “planned abdominal procedure” in January and would be away until around Easter, the Palace has provided scarce updates. This has only fueled suspicion.

The exact nature of Kate’s ailment remains unknown. Adding to the mystery was her absence from public view since Christmas until just last week.

If the lack of detailed information had already stirred speculation, the incident involving Kate and her children’s Mother’s Day image sent it into overdrive, sparking global interest.

One of the most debated theories was that Kate and Prince William were dealing with marital issues, prompting her to stay out of the spotlight to sort things out.

It’s worth noting that any reports of trouble in William and Kate’s marriage remain unconfirmed. Nevertheless, the topic has fascinated the public, suggesting a deep curiosity.

The core of the alleged marital issues involves rumors that William had an affair with Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.

Reports suggest that Rose and her husband, David Rocksavage, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, have long been part of William and Kate’s social circle. Years ago, The Sun newspaper speculated that Kate and Rose had a falling out, prompting rumors of an affair between Rose and William.

This scandalous topic continues to resurface even today, five years after The Sun’s initial claims.

Last week, amidst the media frenzy about Kate’s whereabouts, several articles about Rose emerged. Some accused news outlets of preparing for a time when the alleged affair would be officially reported.

Despite the wild rumors, Rose Hanbury has felt compelled to break her silence, firmly denying any affair ever happened.

According to reports, Business Insider reached out to Rose’s lawyers over the weekend. Their response was clear: “The rumors are completely false.”

So there you have it…case closed, for now at least.

What do you think about the ongoing speculation regarding Kate Middleton and Prince William? We welcome your thoughts in the comments.