Stephen Colbert’s Royal Joke Sparks Controversy: Kate Middleton’s Disappearance and Alleged Affair

Late-night host Stephen Colbert sparked controversy by joking about Kate Middleton’s disappearance, implying it was linked to rumors of Prince William’s affair with Rose Hanbury.

Hanbury’s lawyers issued a cease-and-desist letter to Colbert and media outlets, denying the allegations. Colbert had humorously speculated on Middleton’s absence during a recent show, fueling gossip about the royal couple.

Hanbury dismissed the affair rumors previously, labeling them baseless. Middleton’s public appearances amid her cancer treatment intensified scrutiny, especially after a digitally altered family photo surfaced. Colbert’s jesting remarks stirred debate over the boundaries of comedy and respect for public figures.