Princes William and Harry's young cousin found dead
Rosie Roche, the granddaughter of their mother Princess Diana's uncle, was found dead at the family home at Norton in Wiltshire by her mother and sister on July 14, The Sun reports.
A firearm was found near her body and the death has been deemed as 'non-suspicious with no third party involvement' by coroner Grant Davies.
Ms Roche had been studying English Literature at Durham University and had been packing to go away with friends on the day she died.
A spokeswoman said she 'will be sorely missed'.
Ms Roche's family and Prince William have not yet commented publicly on her death.
An obituary in the Yorkshire Post 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.'
An inquest into Ms Roche's death will resume on October 25.
The tragedy comes just over a year after Thomas Kingston, the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent was found dead at his home in Gloucestershire from a gunshot wound to the head.
The 45-year-old's death was deemed not suspicious.
Mr Kingston was married to the Kent's daughter Lady Gabriella Windsor.
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