‘Three of us in marriage’: Is Prince William-Kate headed for a split like Charles-Diana? Chronology of the last royal drama

“There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded,” the late Princess Diana’s infamous words during her interview with Martin Bashir in 1995 had opened a whole “Pandora’s box” of revelations about Charles and his then-lover ( now wife and queen consort) Camilla Parker Bowles. History has a way of repeating itself, which is reflected in Prince William’s “romance rumors” with one Mrs. Sara Rose Hanbury in the midst of the ‘absence’ of his wife ‘Kate Middleton’ almost three decades later.

Rumors of Prince William’s ‘affair’ with Lady Rose Hanbury grow amid Kate Middleton’s ‘absence’

Although the ‘Kate-gate’ drama had begun on a different note, with internet sleuths investigating Kate Middleton’s ‘absence’ following the announcement of a “planned abdominal surgery” in mid-January, the barrage of conspiracy theories went on a completely different tangent. with the sudden appearance of Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury in the already spicy tale.

Additionally, a digitally altered photograph of the Princess of Wales with her children posted at Kensington Palace didn’t help as it was torn apart by internet sleuths, prompting a clarifying statement allegedly made by Kate herself apologizes for any “confusion caused” by edits made to the image.

Let’s take a look at the timeline of the drama ‘Kate-gate’.

December 25, 2023: Kate Kate Middleton’s last public appearance

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton attended the royal family’s annual church service at Sandringham on Christmas Day, which was her last known royal engagement and public appearance.

January 17, 2024: Kate Middleton’s abdominal surgery announced

Kensington Palace announced in a statement that the Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital for “abdominal surgery” on January 16 and requested privacy. On medical advice, she would not return to public duties until Easter, the statement added.

January 29, 2024: Kate Middleton returns home from the hospital

Reports have emerged that the Princess of Wales has returned to her home in Windsor from the London clinic. However, no photos of her leaving the hospital appeared anywhere.

February 5, 2024: King Charles announces his cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles seeks treatment for cancer. “He remains entirely positive about treatment and looks forward to returning to public duties as soon as possible,” a statement from Buckingham Palace said.

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March 4, 2024: Image of the Princess of Wales driving through Windsor captured by Paparazzi Surfaces

TMZ published grainy photos of Kate and her mother driving an Audi through Windsor Castle captured by paparazzi.

March 10, 2024: Kate’s ‘Mother’s Day’ Photo Shared

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a photo of the Princess of Wales, along with her three children, on their social media accounts to mark Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom. The Palace said it was taken by William last week in Windsor.

While social media was quick to point out inconsistencies in the image, all suspicions were solidified after the Associated Press issued a “kill order,” a term used to retract an image. “Upon closer inspection, it appears the source has manipulated the image,” the media outlet said in its notice.

March 10, 2024: Kate issues ‘apology’ on social media

“Like many amateur photographers, I experiment with editing from time to time. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion caused by the family photo we shared yesterday. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day,” reads a statement on the microblogging site released by the Princess of Wales.