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Fox News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Prince William and Prince Harry's cousin Rosie Roche dead at 20
Rosie Roche, a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, has died at the age of 20. The granddaughter of the late Princess Diana's uncle was "found deceased by close family members" on July 14 at her home in Wiltshire County, England, the Wiltshire and Swindon coroner confirmed to Fox News Digital. Roche's cause of death was a "traumatic head injury." According to the coroner, a "firearm was located nearby." The coroner's office stated that "there are no suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement." According to the Times, Roche was found by her mother and sister at their home. The outlet reported that she had been packing for a vacation with her friends. Roche was the granddaughter of Diana's uncle, Edmund Roche, 5th Baron Fermoy. Edmund's sister was the late princess's mother, Frances Shand Kydd. Kydd shared five children, including Diana, with her first husband, John Spencer, Viscount Althorp. Diana, who died in a car crash in 1997 at the age of 36, was mother to William, 43, and Harry, 40, whom she shared with King Charles III, 76. An obituary for Roche was published by the Yorkshire Post on July 19. "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," the obituary read. "Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date," it added. Roche was a first-year student at Durham University in Durham, England, where she studied English literature. Professor Wendy Powers, the principal of Durham University's University College, shared a statement with the Times following Roche's passing. "University College staff and students are extremely saddened by the tragic death of Rosie Roche," Powers said. Powers noted that Roche "had settled into the university and college beautifully and had lots of friends."She added, "She was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel among many other talents. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and condolences are with Rosie's family and friends, and we are offering support to those affected at this extremely difficult time." Prior to studying at Durham University, Roche attended St Mary's Calne, an independent boarding and day school for girls, which is located in Wiltshire. "We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of our former pupil, Rosie Roche, who left St Mary's Calne at the end of the UVI (Year 13) in 2023," the school said in a statement to the Times. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Rosie's family and all who loved her during this incredibly difficult time." "Rosie was a cherished member of our community, and she will be remembered with great affection by all who had the privilege of knowing her," the statement continued. "When we return for the new term, we will hold a time of reflection in her memory to honour her life and the wonderful impact she had on those around her. Support is being offered to all those affected at this extremely difficult time."
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Rosie Roche: Prince Harry and William's cousin's cause of death as tragic details emerge
Rosie Roche - the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle - was found dead by her mum and sister at her home in Wiltshire and the 20-year-old's official cause of death has been revealed A coroner has determined the cause of death of Rosie Roche, the distant cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry. Rosie, 20, was tragically found dead by her family in their home in Wiltshire on Sunday, with a firearm found close to her body. The university student was the granddaughter of Princess Diana 's uncle, making her a second cousin to the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex. During an inquest hearing at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court, area coroner Grant Davies said police 'have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement', and recorded her cause of death as a 'traumatic head injury'. Rosie, a first year English Literature student, was packing to go on a trip with friends when her body was found by close members of her family. The official inquest into her death has been adjourned until October 25. Professor Wendy Powers, University College principal at Durham University where Rosie studied, said the young woman had made a major impact on both staff and students during her short time at the school, saying she will be missed by all who knew her. 'University College staff and students are extremely saddened by the tragic death of Rosie Roche,' Professor Powers said. 'Rosie was a first year student studying for an English Literature degree. Rosie had settled into the University and College beautifully and had lots of friends. 'She was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel among many other talents. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and condolences are with Rosie's family and friends, and we are offering support to those affected at this extremely difficult time.' Rosie's family said in a death notice that she was the 'darling daughter' of Hugh and Pippa and an 'incredible sister' to Archie and Agatha, sharing that a private funeral is due to be held, with a memorial service planned for a later date. A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: 'There are no suspicious circumstances, and our thoughts are with her family. We would ask that their privacy is respected at this terrible time.' Ms Roche's tragic death comes after Thomas Kingston, who married Harry and William's cousin Lady Gabriella in 2019, died in February last year aged just 45 with a firearm next to him. The financier suffered a "traumatic head wound", and a gun was found near to his body in an outbuilding at his parents home in the Cotswolds, an inquest opening at Gloucestershire Coroners Court heard. Police said they were satisfied the death was not suspicious. The former financier, who studied economic history at Bristol University, had numerous brushes with death - the most notable being a suicide bombing at the church in 2004, which claimed 22 lives.
The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Harry & William's cousin Rosie Roche's tragic cause of death revealed after she died at home while packing for trip away
A CORONER has revealed the cause of death of the 20-year-old cousin of Princes William and Harry. Rosie Roche, the granddaughter of Princess Diana 's uncle, was discovered dead by her mum and sister at her family home on July 14. 4 4 4 Rosie was found with a firearm near her at the property in Norton, Wiltshire. The English Literature student was discovered in the house after she had been packing to go away with friends. Opening an inquest at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court, area coroner Grant Davies confirmed that a post-mortem had been carried out. Revealing the cause of death, Mr Davies said that Rosie had died from a gunshot wound to her head. He added: "Rosie was getting ready to go away with friends and was packing her belongings at home. "Philippa, her mum, and Agatha, her sister, were outside and then they returned inside the home address. "Upon checking the office in the house, Agatha found Rosie deceased and she was slumped over a firearm with significant head trauma. "The ambulance attended and confirmed the death at 1.22pm that day. " Police attended and have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement. "A post-mortem was carried out by Dr Harry Haynes from Great Western Hospital and provided the cause of death as being destruction of intercranial contents and discharge from a firearm." The inquest has now been adjourned until October 25. Mr Davies added: "Again, as stated, and confirmation that blood and urine has been sent for toxicological analysis. "I'm now going to adjourn this inquest in order to gather pertinent evidence in this case. "I will adjourn the matter to October 23 for a pre-inquest review on that date." Her family paid tribute in a death notification, writing: 'Darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha, Granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long.' Rosie had been studying English Literature at Durham University. Professor Wendy Powers, Principal of Durham's University College, said: 'University College staff and students are extremely saddened by the tragic death of Rosie Roche. 'Rosie was a first-year student studying for an English Literature degree. Rosie had settled into the University and College beautifully and had lots of friends. 'She was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel among many other talents. She will be sorely missed. 'Our thoughts and condolences are with Rosie's family and friends, and we are offering support to those affected at this extremely difficult time'. It comes after Thomas Kingston, husband of Harry and William 's cousin Lady Gabriella Kingston, died from a head injury, with a gun found nearby, in February 2024. Katy Skerrett, senior coroner for Gloucestershire, had recorded a narrative verdict and said Mr Kingston had taken his own life. Both Rosie's family and a spokesman for Prince William declined to comment. 4 You're Not Alone EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You're Not Alone. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, 0800 585 858 Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, 0300 123 3393 Papyrus, 0800 068 41 41 Samaritans, 116 123
News.com.au
23-07-2025
- News.com.au
Royal cousin's ‘traumatic' cause of death revealed
The 'traumatic' cause of Prince William and Prince Harry's cousin's death has been revealed. 20-year-old Rosie Roche died of a 'traumatic head injury', the Wiltshire and Swindon coronor confirmed, as per Page Six. No further details were given. As reported yesterday, an inquest heard that Roche, granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle, died at her family home in the small English village of Norton on July 14. The Sun reported that Roche's body was discovered by her mother and sister, and that she had been packing for a trip away with friends. Area coroner Grant Davies said police 'have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement,' according to The Sun. Roche was a university student who had been studying English Literature at Durham University at the time of her death. Princes Harry and William are yet to publicly comment on their cousin's death. The Yorkshire Post published her obituary on July 19, noting that Roche will have a private family funeral and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In the obituary, she was described as 'darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha [and] granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long.' Roche's death comes after another sudden passing rocked the royal family last year. Thomas Kingston, the husband of royal cousin Lady Gabriella Windsor and former boyfriend of Pippa Middleton, was found dead in February of last year aged 45. An inquest later deemed his death 'not suspicious.' Kingston had been visiting his parents at their home in the Cotswolds when his father found him dead. 'It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother,' a statement issued on behalf of Lady Gabriella and his family said shortly after his death. 'Tom was an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him. His death has come as a great shock to the whole family and we ask you to respect our privacy as we mourn his passing.'
The Star
23-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Princes William and Harry's cousin, 20, found dead
Rosie Roche was cousin to Princes William (left) and Harry. Photos: Reuters, AP Rosie Roche, a relative of the British royal family who was cousin to Princes William and Harry, was found dead with a gun nearby, according to reports. The UK Sun reported Monday (July 21) that Roche – the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle Edmund Roche – was found at her family's home in Wiltshire, England, on July 14. She was discovered by her mother and sister and had been packing for a vacation. A coroner told the outlet the death was not considered suspicious and there were no other people involved, but the coroner's court opened an investigation that was adjourned until Oct 25. The 20-year-old was working on a degree in English literature at Durham University. She was described as a 'darling' daughter, sister and granddaughter in an obituary published in the Yorkshire Post. The notice added that a private memorial service would be held at a later date. The royal family hasn't commented on Roche's death publicly. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service Those suffering from mental health issues or contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929, visit for a full list of numbers and operating hours, or email sam@
