Prince William and Harry's cousin, 20-year-old Rosie Roche, found dead
Ms Roche, the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle, died at her home in Norton, near Malmesbury in Wiltshire, on July 14.
She was reportedly found by her mother and sister while packing for a trip away with friends.
A firearm was located near her body at the scene.
The inquest was formally opened at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner's Court and adjourned until October 25.
According to The Sun, area coroner Grant Davies told the hearing police had "deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement."
Rosie had been studying English Literature at Durham University at the time of her death.
A spokeswoman said she "will be sorely missed".
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