Rose Hanbury responds to Prince William affair rumors

“The kingdom has been all a flutter by the seeming disappearance of Kate Middleton. Well now, internet sleuths are guessing that Kate’s absence may be related to her husband and the future King of England William having an affair,” he began.

“So, I think we all know who the alleged other woman is. Say it with me –– the Marchioness of Cholmondeley –– what a beautiful name!” Colbert quipped, referencing Hanbury’s formal royal title.

He pointed out that the word Cholmondeley is actually pronounced “Chumley,” before turning the pronunciation into a running joke.

“Now there have been rumors an affair between William and the Marching Band of Chicanery since 2019,” he went on, mocking Hanbury’s title.

“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,” the comedian continued.

Colbert, 59, then mimicked Prince William with a faux British accent, saying, “Ha ha, imagine me having an affair! It is to laugh.”

The late night host also cited a news story titled, “Rumors Surrounding Prince William’s Relationship With Rose Hanbury Are at an All-Time High Amid Kate Middleton’s Recovery,” in which some fans theorized Hanbury and William were having an affair.

Middleton’s rep, however, told Pvnew that she was still in recovery from “planned abdominal surgery” and would not be resuming her duties until Easter.

It comes one week after the Princess of Wales posted an “altered” photo of herself with her three kids in honor of Mother’s Day.

Along with several photoshop fails, the future Queen also wasn’t wearing her iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring.