Hanbury is notably part of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s close-knit social circle. She came under significant public scrutiny following Stephen Colbert's recent spotlight on the affair allegations during an episode of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert". Her response, conveyed via her legal representatives to Business Insider, asserts that the allegations "are completely false". The 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley since 2009, Hanbury resides near the royal couple at the Norfolk estate.