When Stephen Colbert mocked Kate Middleton over Prince William's 'affair'

Stephen Colbert's fans were taken aback when he suddenly announced that CBC has decided to end his late night show.

As his fans expressed disappointment over the broadcaster's decision, supporters of the British royal family's were reminded of the anchor's  insensitive remarks about Kate Middleton and his subsequent apology.

"The Late Show” host  had expressed remorse over jokes he made about Kate Middleton before the Princess of Wales disclosed her cancer diagnosis. 

In an episode, Colbert humorously speculated that her prolonged absence from public life was tied to rumors of a husband’s affair, a rumor  linking Prince William and aristocrat Rose Hanbury. 

That segment “upset some people,” he said during a follow‑up broadcast

Colbert told his audience he aims to avoid making light of tragedy. 

“There’s a standard … I do not make light of somebody else’s tragedy,” he said, offering heartfelt wishes for Middleton’s “swift and thorough” recovery

His apology, however, followed criticism from Hanbury’s lawyers, who sent a legal notice to CBS stating the affair rumors were false.