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Meet Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury, a British noblewoman whose family has been linked to royals for generations

Talia Lakritz,Maria NoyenMar 20, 2024, 19:02 IST

Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Rose Hanbury at Houghton Hall in 2016.Stephen Pond/Getty Images

  • Rose Hanbury is a British noblewoman whose family has been linked to the royals for years.
  • She and her husband, David Cholmondeley, are neighbors of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Rose Hanbury recently found herself thrust into the spotlight amid continuing speculation about Kate Middleton's absence from the public eye.

A British noblewoman residing in a stately home close to Kate and Prince William's countryside residence, Hanbury is no stranger to royalty.

Here is a closer look at her aristocratic upbringing, career, relationships, and why Hanbury, who inherited the Marchioness of Cholmondeley title upon marriage, became embroiled in rumors surrounding the Princess of Wales.

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Rose Hanbury's family has moved in royal circles for generations.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day in 1947. Lady Elizabeth Lambart, Rose Hanbury's grandmother, is the fifth bridesmaid from the left.Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

After graduating from university, Hanbury worked as a model and political researcher.

Rose Hanbury (left) models Escada Sport skiwear in 2002.Andy Butterton/PA Images via Getty Images
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She's married to David Cholmondeley, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, and they have three children.

David Cholmondeley and Rose Hanbury attend a party at The Serpentine Gallery in London in 2015.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Serpentine Gallery

Their son Oliver was a page of honor at Charles' coronation.

From left to right: Prince George, Oliver Cholmondeley, and Nicholas Barclay stand beside King Charles and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation in September 2022.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
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The couple owns two historic homes, but they primarily live at Houghton Hall in Norfolk.

Houghton Hall was built in the 1720s.Angelo Hornak/Corbis via Getty Images

Her charity work includes supporting East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), the National Gallery, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Rose Hanbury attends a fundraiser for the National Gallery in 2022.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for The National Gallery
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She and her husband have been friends with William and Kate for years.

Prince William and Kate Middleton greet David Cholmondeley and Rose Hanbury at a gala in support of East Anglia's Children's Hospices' at Houghton Hall in 2016.Stephen Pond/Getty Images

Stephen Colbert mentioned Hanbury on his late-night talk show while discussing Kate's absence from the public eye.

Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images
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