A rose by any other name.
According to Business Insider, Hanbury said through her lawyers that the rumors “are completely false.”
Amid the drama about Middleton’s whereabouts — since the Princess of Wales, 42, has barely been seen in public since her abdominal surgery in January — the comedian trolled William’s alleged affair with Hanbury, which has been a rumor since 2019. But, as Colbert said, the rumors have come back around to speculate that Middleton’s absence from the spotlight is connected to her husband’s alleged affair.“So, I think we all know who the alleged other woman is. Say it with me –– the Marchioness of Cholmondeley –– what a beautiful name!” he joked, referring to Hanbury’s formal royal title .
The Cholmondeleys are frequently photographed at the same events as William and Kate. They attended Elizabeth’s state funeral, and also attended King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023. “There have been rumors of an affair between William and the Marching Band of Chicanery since 2019,” Colbert said. “According to tabloids back then, when Kate supposedly confronted him about it, he laughed it off, saying there was nothing to it. Always a good response when your wife accuses you of cheating.”