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Express Tribune
5 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Rosie Roche, cousin of Princes William and Harry, cause of death officially confirmed
Rosie Roche, a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry and a student at Durham University, has died at the age of 20. Her cause of death has been confirmed as a traumatic head injury, with a firearm found near her body, according to Wiltshire and Swindon area coroner Grant Davies as per DailyMail. Roche was discovered at her family's home in Norton, Wiltshire, on July 14 by her sister Agatha. The coroner stated that Rosie had been preparing for a trip with friends and was packing when her body was found in the home's office. 'She was slumped over a firearm with significant head trauma,' Davies said during the inquest opening on Sunday. Police determined there was no third-party involvement, and the death is not being treated as suspicious. Emergency services responded to the scene around 1 p.m., including armed officers and paramedics. A family spokesperson described Rosie as a 'darling daughter' to her parents, Hugh and Pippa, and an 'incredible sister' to Archie and Agatha. 'She will be sorely missed,' the statement said. Rosie was a descendant of the Barons Fermoy and the granddaughter of the 5th Baron Fermoy, Edmund Roche, who died by suicide in 1984. She was studying English Literature at Durham University, where she had just completed her first year. Professor Wendy Powers, Principal of University College, paid tribute, noting Rosie's 'creativity, energy, and love of books, poetry and travel.' She added that Rosie 'had settled into university life beautifully' and had formed many friendships. A private funeral will be held, with a public memorial service planned for a later date. The inquest has been adjourned until October 25. Both Kensington Palace and Prince Harry's representatives have declined to comment on the matter, asking for privacy for the family.
Graziadaily
9 hours ago
- Graziadaily
Rosie Roche: Prince William and Harry's Cousin Found Dead Aged 20
A cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry has been found dead at her family home, an inquest has heard. 20-year-old Rosie Roche - who was the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle – was found dead on July 14th. She was discovered by her mother, Pippa, and her sister, Agatha, at the family's Wiltshire home, where she was said to have been packing for a trip away with friends. A firearm was found at the scene. During the inquest hearing at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court, area coroner Grant Davis said police 'have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement.' The inquest has been adjourned until October 25. At the time of her death, Rosie was studying for a degree in English Literature at Durham University. Professor Wendy Powers, Principal of Durham's University College, said, '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.' Rosie was the daughter of Edmund 'Hugh' Burke Roche and Pippa Long, with an obituary placed in the family's local newspaper reading, '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.' Rosie was the granddaughter of the 5th Baron Fermoy, Edmund Roche, whose sister Frances was the mother of Princess Diana. Born on June 21, 2005, she was raised in the countryside village of Malmesbury, before moving to Yorkshire for university. Before Durham, Rosie had attended St Mary Calne - a private boarding school in Wiltshire who counts the likes of Olympic dressage rider Laura Tomlinson and novelist Sara Maitland among their alumni. Taking a gap year before her studies, Rosie also travelled to Zimbabwe with a programme called Africagap. The dog-loving student was said to have been active at university, with reports saying she had helped to set up a service called Unidog – connecting Durham students with local dogs. 'The aim here is to hopefully get any local Durham dog owners who are interested in quickly getting in touch with university students who are homesick for their pets,' a post read. It's not known whether Rosie had any relationship with her older cousins, Prince William and Prince Harry.
Express Tribune
14 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Royal family mourns cousin of Princes William and Harry found dead at age 20
A 20-year-old cousin of Princes William and Harry was found dead at her family home with a firearm nearby, according to an inquest opened at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner's Court. Rosie Roche, the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle, died on July 14 at the family's residence in Norton, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire. She had been packing for a trip with friends and was discovered by her mother and sister. Area coroner Grant Davies stated that police have ruled out third-party involvement and deemed the death non-suspicious. The inquest has been adjourned until October 25. Rosie was a first-year English Literature student at Durham University. Professor Wendy Powers, Principal of Durham's University College, expressed the community's grief, saying Rosie 'was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel' and had 'settled beautifully' into university life. Powers added, 'She will be sorely missed.' Her family also issued a heartfelt death notice describing Rosie as the 'darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha, granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long.' Support is being offered to those affected by the tragedy. The news comes months after the death of Thomas Kingston, husband of William and Harry's cousin Lady Gabriella Kingston, who also died from a head injury with a firearm found nearby. A coroner ruled that death a suicide. Both Rosie's family and a spokesperson for Prince William declined to comment further.
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Heartbreaking detail of how William & Harry's tragic cousin was found dead at family home by sister as she's pictured
PRINCE William and Prince Harry's cousin has been pictured for the first time after she was tragically found dead at her family home. Rosie Roche, granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle, passed away on July 14. Advertisement 4 Rosie Roche, 20, died at her family home on July 14 Credit: Facebook 4 Rosie is a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry Credit: Getty 4 Emergency services at the address near Malmesbury Credit: SWNS She was found by her sister Agatha after she had been packing to go away with friends. But she was discovered with "significant head trauma" with a firearm close to her at the property in Norton, near Malmesbury, Grant Davies, area coroner for Wiltshire and Swindon, told the court: "Rosie was getting ready to go away with friends and was packing her belongings at home." Davies added: "Upon checking the office in the house, Agatha found Rosie deceased and she was slumped over a firearm with significant head trauma." Advertisement Paramedics confirmed the death at 1.22pm hours that day. Area coroner Davies said police '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 to determine the cause of death. The inquest was opened at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court and adjourned until October 25. Advertisement Most read in Royals 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. Advertisement 'Our thoughts and condolences are with Rosie's family and friends, and we are offering support to those affected at this extremely difficult time'. 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.' It comes after Katy Skerrett, senior coroner for Gloucestershire, had recorded a narrative verdict and said Advertisement Both Rosie's family and a spokesman for Prince William declined to comment last night. 4 Princess Diana with her Aunt Mary Roche, centre, Rosie's grandmother Credit: Alamy 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… If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, Papyrus, Samaritans,
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Heartbreaking detail of how William & Harry's tragic cousin was found dead at family home by sister as she's pictured
PRINCE William and Prince Harry's cousin has been pictured for the first time after she was tragically found dead at her family home. Rosie Roche, granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle, passed away on July 14. 4 Rosie Roche, 20, died at her family home on July 14 Credit: Facebook 4 Rosie is a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry Credit: Getty 4 Emergency services at the address near Malmesbury Credit: SWNS She was found by her sister Agatha after she had been packing to go away with friends. But she was discovered with "significant head trauma" with a firearm close to her at the property in Norton, near Malmesbury, Wilts, an inquest heard. Grant Davies, area coroner for Wiltshire and Swindon, told the court: "Rosie was getting ready to go away with friends and was packing her belongings at home." Davies added: "Upon checking the office in the house, Agatha found Rosie deceased and she was slumped over a firearm with significant head trauma." Paramedics confirmed the death at 1.22pm hours that day. Area coroner Davies said police '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 to determine the cause of death. The inquest was opened at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court and adjourned until October 25. 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'. 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.' 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 last night. 4 Princess Diana with her Aunt Mary Roche, centre, Rosie's grandmother Credit: Alamy
