Queen Camilla was spotted “hanging out” with Lady Rose Hanbury, the alleged mistress of her eldest stepson, Prince William, during the Badminton Horse Trials. Images of the two sparked heated reactions from social media users who questioned the ladies’ motives. All this comes amid the Prince and Princess of Wales going through a rough time.
Lady Rose Hanbury, Charlotte Tilbury and Queen Camilla having a conversation during the Badminton Horse Trials in Badminton, Gloucestershire on May 12, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
This year’s Badminton Horse Trials was one for the books; the event saw some intriguing moments take place. During the elite occasion, Queen Camilla was seen being chummy with the Prince of Wales’ rumored mistress, Lady Rose Hanbury.
Photos that have surfaced online show the Queen in a blue flowy dress chatting away with Rose, who adorned a blue blazer. British entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury, who rocked a floral-print dress, also joined in on their conversation.
Lady Rose Hanbury, Charlotte Tilbury and Queen Camilla having a conversation during the Badminton Horse Trials in Badminton, Gloucestershire on May 12, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Social media users could not believe their eyes when they saw the pictures and took to online platforms to express themselves. While some questioned why the Queen and Rose were spending some time together, others felt their encounter was distasteful, given all the turmoil the British royal family has found themselves in, especially where Kate Middleton is concerned.
Lady Rose Hanbury during a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey
“Why is Rose Hanbury hanging out with Camilla??? #WhereIsKateMiddleton,” pondered an inquisitive user. Another X user who felt particularly strongly about the matter wrote, “Williams mistress just casually hanging out with Camilla, ai generated videos of Kate Middleton who hasn’t been credibly seen since dec 28 2023 yeah there is something dark happening right in front of us. This is insane.”
Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton and King Charles III at the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church in Sandringham, Norfolk on December 25, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Similarly, someone else noted, “The head side chic Camilla was out and about soft launching the other side chic Rose Hanbury at a game while Kate is missing.”
“Watch the signs within the present royal family, it was covered up about Diana, now watch the fatal steps the monarchy are about to make to expose their diligence [in] bringing Rose into the fold. I believe Camilla made a very serious mistake while Kate is missing,” perceived a user.
Lady Rose Hanbury attending Sunday service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in King’s Lynn, England on January 5, 2020 | Source: Getty Images
Echoing the narrative concerning Kate and her whereabouts, another X user asked, “Does Kate know? 😮” Although most asserted that something fishy must be going on within royal folds, one commentator came to Queen Camilla’s defense stating, “Camilla has been buddies with Rose for years!”
Queen Camilla at the Badminton Horse Trials in Badminton, Gloucestershire on May 12, 2024 | Source: Getty Images