Kate Middleton's neighbour lands new role from King Charles

King Charles offered a new royal role to the Marquess of Cholmondeley and his wife, Rose Hanbury.

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The Marquess is also a filmmaker and lives with his wife at Houghton Hall in Norfolk.

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The Marquess and Marchioness are known to be friendly with the royals and often attend royal events.

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