Of course, the royal family is no stranger to scandals.

This caused many people to believe that William was following in his father’s footsteps of infidelity.

But others weren’t quite sure.

Prince William leaning back on a bench

The affair rumors were once again ignited leading Hanbury to take legal action.

William reportedly “just laughed it off saying there was nothing to it.”

“They come across as a perfect couple who can do no wrong,” the source said.

Rose Hanbury, Prince William, & Princess Catherine greeting each other

“But the reality is, most couples have their issues and William and Kate are no different.”

In 2007, the couple hit a rough patch and briefly split up.

I suppose in that respect, she would have made a perfect Princess of Wales."

Princess Catherine & Prince William standing under umbrella in rain

In spite of the rumors at the time, the prince proved just how important Catherine was to him.

Even before the news of the alleged affair broke, papers reported a rift between the two women.

The Sun claimed Catherine told William that Hanbury needed to be “phased out” of their inner circle.

Prince William walking in front of Princess Catherine

“It is well known that Kate and Rose have had a terrible falling out.

They used to be close but that is not the case anymore,” a source claimed.

“They don’t feel good, even though she doesn’t believe them,” the insider shared.

Princess Catherine smiling Prince William in conversation

“She trusts William and doesn’t want to give the rumors any attention.”

The two couples also reportedly enjoyed many dinner parties together.

“She’s a pretty girl and David is often a long way away in Paris or London.”

Marquess of Cholmondeley & Rose Hanbury greeting the Prince & Princess of Wales

“And it seems Rose’s marriage has less romance these days.

He’s much older than her and they have different interests.”

Friends said that Hanbury hadn’t been holding up well through the gossip.

Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, Princess Catherine, & driver in car

“People are worried about her,” one source told the Mail on Sunday (viaHollywood Life).

“The most loyal friends are sticking by her but others, they haven’t.

On top of that, she has a husband who is away more than he is present.

Prince William and Princess Catherine walking in stadium

It has been a lonely time.”

She also briefly worked in Parliament.

Hanbury married her husband in 2009 when she was pregnant with their twins.

David Cholmondeley & Rose Hanbury posing

While the marchioness obtained her title through marriage, she has aristocratic roots herself.

Cholmondeley’s relationship with the royal family goes back further than his ties with the prince, though.

He also had a special link to Queen Elizabeth II.

Rose Hanbury & woman walking through palace hall

Is the rivalry real or just something made up on a slow news day?

“These hurtful rumors of a fall-out are simply false,” said the source.

Both wives are hurt by the suggestion that there is any argument or even a coolness between them."

Prince William and Princess Catherine walking down Westminster Abbey aisle

Also in attendance at the service were Prince William, Princess Catherine, and Queen Elizabeth II.

Hanbury’s family also refused to add fuel to the rumors and avoided the press.

“Nothing to say about it,” Hanbury’s father stated.

David Cholmondeley wearing red military uniform

“Got no comment.

There is no comment.”

“There is nothing else to say whatsoever.”

Split image of Princess Catherine & Rose Hanbury

On March 16, Hanbury’s legal team toldBusiness Insiderthat “the rumors are completely false.”

Furthermore,In Touchlearned that Hanbury’s team performed damage control with media powerhouses to extinguish any further rumors.

Split image of Princess Catherine & Prince William & Rose Hanbury

Rose Hanbury wearing black birdcage veil

Rose Hanbury standing next to David Cholmondeley