What is the 'Turnip Club', the select group of friends of the Princes of Wales

The last few weeks have been somewhat turbulent within the British royal family.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
15 March 2024 Friday 22:59
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What is the 'Turnip Club', the select group of friends of the Princes of Wales

The last few weeks have been somewhat turbulent within the British royal family. It was at the beginning of last February when the crown announced that King Charles III suffers from cancer and that Kate Middleton had undergone surgery for an abdominal ailment. Since then, the whereabouts of the Princess of Wales has been a mystery, and the secrecy surrounding this issue has generated a lot of rumors about what could really be happening. One of the theories points to a woman who belongs to the Nabo club, an elitist group made up of aristocrats, businessmen and people from high society.

The last week has been marked by speculation about the whereabouts of Kate Middleton. Theories about this absence increased since the official profile of the Princes of Wales shared an image of Kate in which the abuse of editing programs could be detected. Furthermore, the latest images of the princess captured in a car have raised suspicions for being false. That is why social networks have been filled with theories about what could actually happen.

While some point to complications in his health, others believe that the couple is going through a crisis due to the infidelity of the heir to the throne with Rose Hanbury, Marchioness of Cholmondeley and former friend of Kate. This news has already made headlines in the past. This woman belongs to the Turnip Club, an elitist group made up of very prominent people in the world of British high society.

The truth is that the Princes of Wales are also part of this select clan that the British press has baptized as 'Turnip Toffs'. This gang has several points in common: they are all well-off, have a lot of wealth and own property in Norfolk. It is there where William and Kate have their rest home, Anmer Hall.

As for Rose, it was last year when the heir to the British throne was seen with her during Valentine's Day. Rumors of a romantic relationship between the two began to gain strength, but what really happened between them was never fully clarified. The truth is that they have known each other for quite some time, as they share the same group of friends.

The truth is that Hanbury is not the only one who is part of the Turnip club. There are other faces strictly related to nobility, for example, William and Violeta Vestey. William is the son of the late Lord Samuel Vestey, who was one of Queen Elizabeth II's great allies, so much so that he was godfather to Prince Harry. Another member is Sofia Carter. The daughter of the builder Robert Carter, who acquired a lot of power and notoriety as a result of the projects he developed in Norfolk, she is a great support for the Princess of Wales.

Indeed, Sofia fell in love with Thomas van Straubenzee, Prince William's trusted friend. However, she eventually ended up marrying Robert Snuggs in 2018. They are also part of this exclusive group of friends. In fact, Prince George was a page boy and Princess Charlotte was a bridesmaid at the wedding.

Natasha and Rupert Finch are also in the group. He was dating Kate Middleton before she met William. The three studied at St Andrew's and struck up a friendship that has continued to this day. For her part, Natasha is the daughter of the Marquis of Reading and has her own company. Without a doubt, having a high net worth is a basic requirement to be part of this select group of friends.