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Just when it seemed royal gossip had finally cooled, Rose Hanbury has returned to the spotlight—once again accused of being a mirror image of the Princess of Wales. The 41-year-old former model, who lives just a few miles from Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Norfolk residence, has reignited speculation that never truly died. Her increasingly uncanny fashion choices, almost identical to Kate’s, have stirred whispers that she’s copying the princess deliberately, fueling talk of the alleged affair that rocked the royal household years ago.
Rose first became the focus of intense scrutiny in 2019, when rumors of her supposed closeness to Prince William began to circulate. Though both she and the royal couple have firmly denied any wrongdoing, insiders say the scandal left a lasting chill between the once-friendly families. Royal observers note that while Rose has always had an elegant sense of style, her recent appearances feel unusually deliberate. “Every time she steps out, she’s wearing something that looks straight out of Kate’s wardrobe,” one source said. “Same designer, same color palette—it’s uncanny. People can’t stop talking about it, and Kate finds it deeply uncomfortable.”
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The latest incident came at a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the Order of the British Empire, where Rose arrived in a striking black drop-brim hat—the very same design Kate had worn twice earlier that year. It wasn’t the first case of déjà vu. At King Charles III’s coronation, Rose appeared in a vintage black-and-white Ossie Clark dress paired with Aquazzura bow-tie heels—the exact same designer and style Kate had worn just the day before. Social media lit up with jokes suggesting Prince William was buying the same shoes for both women. But for Kate, the resemblance felt far from amusing.
According to palace insiders, the tension between the two women runs deeper than fashion. The ghost of the 2019 rumors still lingers. “Kate was devastated by those stories,” one royal aide revealed. “She was told to stay silent publicly, but behind closed doors, she was furious and heartbroken. Whatever friendship they once had ended right there.” From that point on, officials quietly ensured the two women had little contact. Even today, when Rose appears at royal functions, it reportedly brings back painful memories for Kate. “It’s as if Rose is reminding everyone that she’s still part of the narrative,” another insider said.
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Rose’s defenders insist that she’s simply being herself and that the accusations are absurd. “She has her own style. To claim she’s trying to torment Kate is ridiculous,” a close friend said. Yet royal watchers can’t help noticing how frequently their wardrobes align. Whether coincidence or calculation, the effect keeps old rumors alive.
The renewed media frenzy over Rose couldn’t have come at a worse time for the royal family. With multiple controversies already swirling, the last thing they need is another scandal dragging the past into the present. Even so, outlets like Radar Online have seized on the story, prompting anger from Kate’s supporters. Interestingly, the same tabloids that often attack Meghan Markle now seem eager to publish gossip about Rose, a contradiction not lost on observers. Some critics note the irony: the press once used Meghan and Harry’s departure as a convenient distraction from William’s alleged affair—but that narrative has refused to fade.
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Rose, for her part, is reportedly furious. She previously threatened legal action when the rumors first went viral and may do so again, knowing that her name will forever be tied to this saga. If the day ever comes when William and Kate’s marriage falters, royal commentators predict Rose will be thrust back into the headlines instantly. Unless another scandal emerges to replace her, she seems destined to remain the ghost haunting this royal triangle.
Meanwhile, the monarchy faces another storm: the ongoing fallout surrounding Prince Andrew. William and Kate are said to be leading the quiet campaign to push him out of his lavish, taxpayer-funded Royal Lodge. Andrew lives barely ten minutes away from them, and insiders claim the couple has had enough. Reports suggest William is the driving force behind efforts to ensure his disgraced uncle is kept far from royal circles. While some expected Queen Camilla to spearhead that move, new claims from ABC News indicate it’s William orchestrating the strategy, keen to prevent Andrew’s scandals from overshadowing the monarchy once he becomes king. “He doesn’t want Andrew anywhere near the crown,” one source explained. “He’s thinking ahead—making sure the problem is solved before it’s his.”
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And the problem is vast. A new book, The Rise and Fall of the House of York, details shocking allegations about Andrew’s past behavior. It claims he maintained a secret network of aides who arranged encounters with young women—often blondes or ballerinas—sometimes under the pretense of professional invitations. According to the book, even Andrew’s publicly funded security officers were sometimes used to approach women on his behalf, an abuse of taxpayer resources that has enraged many Britons. “We’re paying for his protection, not his private indulgence,” one critic fumed. “It’s disgraceful that this went on for so long.”
The revelations come shortly after Virginia Giuffre’s new memoir, in which she revisits her allegations against Andrew, adding fuel to an already blazing fire. With each new detail, public outrage grows, and so does the perception that the royal family failed to act swiftly enough. “They were too focused on Meghan and Harry’s drama,” one commentator said. “They ignored the real threat to their reputation—Andrew.”
Now, King Charles and Prince William are scrambling to contain the damage. By letting Andrew’s scandals fester for years, they’ve allowed the monarchy’s image to erode. What should have been dealt with decisively is now a running sore in the royal narrative. And just as they try to clean up that mess, the ghost of Rose Hanbury has resurfaced, keeping another old controversy alive.
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For Kate, it’s an exhausting cycle—rumors of betrayal, fashion comparisons, and whispers that never truly die. For William, it’s a test of control: protecting his wife’s dignity while steering the royal family through one crisis after another. And for Rose Hanbury, it’s a reminder that once your name becomes part of royal scandal, it’s almost impossible to escape it.
The monarchy, it seems, is caught between the ghosts of its past and the glare of its present—where every dress, every rumor, and every silence can spark another storm.
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