Rosie Roche , a 20-year-old distant cousin of Princes William and Harry and the granddaughter of Princess Diana ’s uncle, was found dead at her family home in Norton, Wiltshire, England on July 14.
According to an inquiry, a firearm was discovered near her body, reported The Sun.
She was discovered by her mother and sister after she had been packing for a trip with friends.
An inquest into her death was opened at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner’s court and has been adjourned until October 25. Area coroner Grant Davies stated that police “have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement,” with no indication of foul play.
An official investigation is underway to determine the complete circumstances of death.
Rosie was a student of English literature at Durham University . A spokeswoman said she “will be sorely missed.”
An obituary published in The Yorkshire Post on July 19 announced that Rosie, a distant cousin of Princes William and Harry, will have a private funeral attended by family, with a memorial service planned for a later date.
Rosie’s passing follows the death of Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor and one-time boyfriend of Pippa Middleton, who died from a gunshot wound in February 2024 at the age of 45. His death was subsequently deemed “not suspicious.”
Who was Rosie Roche?
Rosie Jeanne Burke Roche, 20, was a student at Durham University with close ties to British aristocracy. She was the granddaughter of the late Edmund Roche, 5th Baron Fermoy, Princess Diana’s uncle, making her a first cousin once removed to Princes William and Harry.
Born on June 21, 2005, Rosie was the daughter of Hugh Burke Roche and Pippa Long. Her heritage traces back to the Spencer-Roche branch on Diana’s maternal side, a prominent family with longstanding connections to the royal household.
According to an inquiry, a firearm was discovered near her body, reported The Sun.
She was discovered by her mother and sister after she had been packing for a trip with friends.
An inquest into her death was opened at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner’s court and has been adjourned until October 25. Area coroner Grant Davies stated that police “have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement,” with no indication of foul play.
An official investigation is underway to determine the complete circumstances of death.
Rosie was a student of English literature at Durham University . A spokeswoman said she “will be sorely missed.”
An obituary published in The Yorkshire Post on July 19 announced that Rosie, a distant cousin of Princes William and Harry, will have a private funeral attended by family, with a memorial service planned for a later date.
Rosie’s passing follows the death of Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor and one-time boyfriend of Pippa Middleton, who died from a gunshot wound in February 2024 at the age of 45. His death was subsequently deemed “not suspicious.”
Who was Rosie Roche?
Rosie Jeanne Burke Roche, 20, was a student at Durham University with close ties to British aristocracy. She was the granddaughter of the late Edmund Roche, 5th Baron Fermoy, Princess Diana’s uncle, making her a first cousin once removed to Princes William and Harry.
Born on June 21, 2005, Rosie was the daughter of Hugh Burke Roche and Pippa Long. Her heritage traces back to the Spencer-Roche branch on Diana’s maternal side, a prominent family with longstanding connections to the royal household.
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