Unsubstantiated rumors, which surfaced in 2019 and resurfaced in 2024, alleged that Prince William had an affair with Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley and a former friend of the Princess of Wales. The rumors of a fling with Hanbury have been denied, and the palace has not commented on the speculation.
Prince William dated Rose Farquhar in 2000, around the time of Prince William's graduation from Eton College. As a romantic relationship, it was not to last – but it is often described as the Prince's 'first love'.
Prince Harry Makes Very Personal Revelation In Memoir 'Spare' - IMDb. Prince Harry revealed in his memoir, Spare, that despite the rumors, both he and Prince William are circumcised.
What type of surgery did Kate Middleton likely have?
Kate Middleton had planned abdominal surgery in January 2024, initially described as successful and non-cancerous, but later revealed to be for a cancer found during the operation, requiring preventative chemotherapy, though the specific type of cancer or surgery wasn't disclosed, it likely involved organs like the gallbladder, ovaries, or appendix, with experts suggesting a routine procedure unexpectedly revealed malignant cells, not a known cancer beforehand.
No, the current Prince William (Prince of Wales) does not have porphyria; the royal family member who had it was his first cousin, Prince William of Gloucester, who was diagnosed in 1968 with variegate porphyria, a condition linked to King George III and Mary, Queen of Scots, though modern views sometimes question the historical diagnosis for George III.
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What diagnosis does Kate Middleton have?
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced in March 2024 that she was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery in January of that year; tests revealed the presence of cancer, leading her to begin preventative chemotherapy, which she completed in the summer of 2024, and she has since been focusing on recovery and gradually returning to public duties, though the specific type and stage of cancer remain private.
Kate and Prince William eat breakfast separately on Christmas Day due to a long-standing royal tradition where the men have a hearty breakfast downstairs while the women eat lighter meals in their rooms to allow more time for hair and makeup before the heavily photographed church service, a custom revealed by former royal chef Darren McGrady, though they dine together for other meals.
While making an appearance on Mail+'s Palace Confidential podcast, royal expert Rebecca English revealed that while Sandringham can “fit about 16 to 18” overnight guests, the accommodations are dated and feature what she called “fish finger beds”–”old-fashioned beds with the really creaky bed springs at the bottom.”
It's unconfirmed, but highly unlikely Prince William has met his niece, Princess Lilibet, as reports from mid-2024 and into 2025 suggest William and Kate maintain little to no relationship with Harry and Meghan's children, with Kate even stating she hadn't met Lilibet or FaceTimed her as of mid-2025, despite Lilibet being born in 2021. The royal rift means limited contact, with King Charles meeting Lilibet only once, and William likely having similar limited, if any, interactions.
Prince William, like other royal family members suffers from the genetic hair loss passed through generations in his family. He himself addresses his hair loss openly and even makes fun of his receding hairlines at times.
Queen Victoria of England, who ruled from 1837-1901, is believed to have been the carrier of hemophilia B, or factor IX deficiency. She passed the trait on to three of her nine children. Her son Leopold died of a hemorrhage after a fall when he was 30.
What abdominal surgery requires 2 weeks in hospital?
Complex abdominal surgeries often need a long hospital stay. Some patients stay for up to two weeks or more. Complex colorectal procedures and major bowel resection surgeries are examples.
Kate Middleton likely used invisible (lingual) braces and micro-adjustments (micro-rotations) rather than full veneers to achieve her refined smile before her wedding, focusing on subtle changes for a natural look rather than the "Hollywood smile," though some minor cosmetic work like whitening and slight enamel reshaping or very thin veneers might have been involved for a harmonious, balanced result. Her dental work aimed for "harmonious asymmetry," avoiding perfectly straight teeth for a more natural appearance.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced a severe medical issue, postpartum pre-eclampsia, a rare and scary condition involving dangerously high blood pressure after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare" on her podcast in April 2025. This condition, which can happen up to six weeks postpartum, is serious, causing symptoms like severe headaches, vision problems, and swelling, and can lead to complications like seizures or strokes if untreated.
Why was Meghan's name removed from Archie's birth certificate?
Meghan Markle's first names were removed from Archie's birth certificate and replaced with her title, "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex," by Buckingham Palace officials, not at her request, to align with royal protocol similar to Princess Diana's listing on William and Harry's certificates (using only her title). A spokesperson confirmed the Palace dictated the change in 2019, though it sparked tabloid speculation about family rifts, as Kate Middleton's first names are on her children's certificates.
