In a new book titled "Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy's Fight for Survival," royal expert Omid Scobie reveals allegations that Kensington Palace made significant efforts to silence rumors of Prince William's alleged infidelity towards Kate Middleton with longtime friend Rose Hanbury.

According to Scobie, the palace's press secretary, Christian Jones, reportedly went to great lengths to dissuade the press from pursuing the affair allegations. A former courtier revealed to Scobie that Jones was determined to put an end to the rumors, stating that he "made it his mission" to do so.

It is claimed that Jones even went so far as to promise a journalist from the Sun exclusive royal-related scoops in exchange for abandoning the story. The author explains that the press secretary expressed how stressed he was by the entire ordeal.

The book further states that by June 2019, the Sun suddenly shifted focus and withdrew its reporters from investigating the alleged affair. Scobie alleges that a high-level courtier informed him that Christian Jones played a significant role in ending the pursuit of the story.

Instead, the tabloid began publishing a series of revealing stories about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, diverting attention from the rumors surrounding Prince William.

Scobie, while cautious about his claims, emphasizes that it is crucial to address rumors even if they are merely hearsay. He believes that the persistent nature of these rumors can be attributed to the fact that Prince William and Kate Middleton never directly addressed them. Scobie states that there is no evidence to support the affair allegations.

It is worth noting that Prince William's lawyers denied the cheating accusations in April 2019.

Neither Scobie nor any news outlets confirmed the validity of the rumors. However, the presence of Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, at King Charles III's recent coronation suggests that she is still connected with the royal family despite speculation of a fallout.

Rose Hanbury's family has a long-standing association with the royals. Her paternal grandmother, Lady Rose Lambert, served as a bridesmaid at Queen Elizabeth II's wedding to Prince Philip in 1947.

While the book does not provide conclusive evidence of the affair rumors, it sheds light on the efforts made by Kensington Palace to quash them. The alleged involvement of Christian Jones, the palace's press secretary, adds intrigue to the story. The issue of Prince William's alleged cheating scandal continues to captivate public interest, even though there is no concrete evidence to support the claims.