Kate & William Hit Back At Claims - Their Marriage Is Over!

The couple present a united front amid damning rumours

- 

For the past month they’ve maintained a dignified silence amid rumours that their marriage is under pressure.

Now, a palace source tells New Idea that behind the scenes the Cambridges are saddened by the reports, which are increasingly taking their toll.

“William and Kate are really upset about the cruel lies surrounding their marriage,” says the palace source.

“All the whispers about their relationship being on the rocks and spending time apart and living separate lives has really taken a toll on them – Kate especially – and they just want the rumours to stop.”

False reports about William having an affair with family friend Rose Hanbury, also known as the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, have been circulating for the past few months. Unsurprisingly, the royal couple have kept a low profile and stayed away from their usual social circle, having decided being seen with them will just fan the rumours.

“They were all friends in the ‘Turnip Toffs’ set of wealthy farmers living near Sandringham – but now, overnight, William has lost some of his best pals. Their children even played together so it’s very sad,” explains the source.

With Harry settling into life in his new Windsor cottage, and amid reports that the brothers have grown apart in recent months, William now has little chance to let off steam away from family life.