Prince William's Cousin Found Dead With Gun Nearby
The 20-year-old cousin was the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle.
She was found dead at the family home on July 14, according to the Sun, and a firearm was nearby. Now an inquest is being conducted.
According to the Sun, the coroner, Grant Davies, said that police "have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement."
Roche's mother and sister found her, the publication noted.
It's the second tragedy to strike the extended family of the princes since 2024.
Thomas Kingston, the husband of their cousin Lady Gabrielle Kingston, died by suicide at the age of 45 in February 2024, according to People.
His parents "made an emotional plea to raise awareness of the potential side effects of antidepressants," People reported after that death.
Roche was in college; according to the Mirror, she was studying English literature at Durham University.
The Mirror explained that Rosie Jeanne Burke Roche was the granddaughter of the late Edmund Roche, who was the 5th Baron Fermoy and the uncle of Princess Diana.
Thus, she had "strong ties to the British aristocracy," per the Mirror.
Her parents were Edmund (Hugh) Burke Roche and Pippa Long, the Mirror reported.
She was getting ready to go on a trip with friends when she was discovered dead, according to the Sun.
The Yorkshire Post ran an obituary for Roche that read, "Roche, Rosie Jeanne Burke. Died on Monday 14th July 2025. Darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha, Granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long. Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date.'
According to the New York Daily News, the Royal Family has not made any comment on Roche's death.Prince William's Cousin Found Dead With Gun Nearby first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 22, 2025
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