NEWS TODAY: Rose Hanbury breaks silence to answer allegations over Prince William affair… Kate Middleton sends strong message to Rose Hanbury on having an affair with her……See more

The kingdom has been all aflutter 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,” Colbert said on Tuesday’s episode.

Amid the drama about Middleton’s whereabouts — since the Princess of Wales, 42, has barely been seen in public since her abdominal surgery in January — the comedian trolled William’s alleged affair with Hanbury, which has been a rumor since 2019.

Wild speculations and conspiracy theories about why Middleton hasn’t been seen by the public in weeks have abounded on social media. (She was, however, allegedly spotted by employees at a farm near Windsor Castle.)

“Oh no, my heart goes out to poor Kate,” Colbert said on his show.

“So, I think we all know who the alleged other woman is. Say it with me –– the Marchioness of Cholmondeley –– what a beautiful name!” he joked, referring to Hanbury’s formal royal title (pronounced “Chumley”).

Hanbury has a connection to the royal family going back generations. Her grandmother Lady Elizabeth Lambart was one of the bridesmaids at the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s 1947 wedding.

Since 2009, she’s been married to David Rocksavage, 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley.

The couple live at their family’s Norfolk estate, Houghton Hall, not far from Anmer Hall, William and Kate’s estate