Unsurprisingly, neither Rose nor Kate publicly addressed the rumors, but sources claiming to be close to the two women have denied all allegations of either a rift between the women or an affair between Rose and Prince William. "These hurtful rumors of a fall-out are simply false," one source told the Daily Mail in 2019. "Both wives are hurt by the suggestion that there is any argument or even a coolness between them."

Another source told Hollywood Life that Kate set no store by the rumors circulating about her husband and her friend, but that she and Prince William were hurt by the gossip. "And it doesn't just hurt them, they are very concerned for Rose," said the source. "She's a married woman with children, and she's not used to this kind of public scrutiny. She's a friend of not only Kate's but also the entire family, so this is upsetting for everyone."

Rose maintained a low profile following the rumors of the affair, but she and Kate were spotted together at a church service in January 2020 (per Tatler), so it appears that their friendship remains intact in spite of everything that has been said about them.