Princes Harry and William's young cousin Rosie Roche found dead at home
A 20-year-old cousin of Princes William and Harry was recently found dead at her family home, according to new reports.
An inquest heard that Rosie Roche, granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle, died at her family home in the small English village of Norton on July 14.
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