Prince William is one of the most watched members of the British royal family, both in his institutional role and in his personal life. Being the heir to the Crown has kept him in the media spotlight since the moment of his birth. Among the episodes that are part of his story is a brief relationship that marked his early years of youth.
Rose Farquhar, known for her discretion, was at one time a name linked to the heir. As time went by, their lives took different paths, but recent circumstances have brought their names together again in public conversation.
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Rose Farquhar’s loss that changed her life
On March 6, 2024, Rose faced one of the most difficult moments of her life. That day her father, Ian Farquhar, passed away. He was well known in British high society for his passion for hunting and horses.
Nicknamed “The Captain,” he had been a retired captain of the British army and kept a close relationship with King Charles III and Queen Camilla. His death occurred at the family country house, on the Highgrove estate.
Since that moment, Rose has tried to lead a family life, away from the media. Although her father’s connection with the royal family and having been linked to Prince William kept her name present in the press.
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The heir’s first love
In 2000, shortly after graduating from Eton College, Prince William began a brief romance with Rose Farquhar. The relationship was brief, but it is remembered as the “first love” of the future king. They met at the Beaufort Polo Club, a setting closely linked to Rose’s family’s hunting activities.
NEW ON FACEBOOK! 📲 Click here to receive the hottest royal and celebrity news directly to your Facebook, for FREE and EXCLUSIVE! Don’t miss out!Their romance was intense, but distance marked its end when William moved to Scotland to study at Saint Andrews. There he met Kate Middleton, who years later would become his wife. William kept a cordial relationship, even attending Rose’s wedding, but over time, the distance became evident.
Despite her intention to stay on the sidelines, Rose Farquhar has been an involuntary protagonist of numerous headlines. Today, her name is present again, reminding us that some relationships, even if they remain in the past, are part of royal history.