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The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Harry & William's cousin Rosie Roche's tragic cause of death revealed after she died at home while packing for trip away
A CORONER has revealed the cause of death of the 20-year-old cousin of Princes William and Harry. Rosie Roche, the granddaughter of Princess Diana 's uncle, was discovered dead by her mum and sister at her family home on July 14. 4 4 4 Rosie was found with a firearm near her at the property in Norton, Wiltshire. The English Literature student was discovered in the house after she had been packing to go away with friends. Opening an inquest at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court, area coroner Grant Davies confirmed that a post-mortem had been carried out. Revealing the cause of death, Mr Davies said that Rosie had died from a gunshot wound to her head. He added: "Rosie was getting ready to go away with friends and was packing her belongings at home. "Philippa, her mum, and Agatha, her sister, were outside and then they returned inside the home address. "Upon checking the office in the house, Agatha found Rosie deceased and she was slumped over a firearm with significant head trauma. "The ambulance attended and confirmed the death at 1.22pm that day. " Police attended and 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 and provided the cause of death as being destruction of intercranial contents and discharge from a firearm." The inquest has now been adjourned until October 25. Mr Davies added: "Again, as stated, and confirmation that blood and urine has been sent for toxicological analysis. "I'm now going to adjourn this inquest in order to gather pertinent evidence in this case. "I will adjourn the matter to October 23 for a pre-inquest review on that date." 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.' 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'. 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. 4 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… You're Not Alone. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, 0800 585 858 Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, 0300 123 3393 Papyrus, 0800 068 41 41 Samaritans, 116 123
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Rosie Roche, Cousin of Prince Harry and Prince William, Dead at 20
Originally appeared on E! Online The British royal family is mourning the loss of a young life. Rosie Roche, the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle and a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, died at her home on July 14, according to The Times. She was 20. An inquest into Roche's death was held on July 21 at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court where it was heard that she was found at the property by her mother and sister. During the inquest, per the outlet, it was also said Roche had been packing her bags to go away with friends and that a firearm was found nearby. Area coroner Grant Davies, per The Times, said police 'have deemed the death as non-suspicious' and that 'there was no third-party involvement.' The case has reportedly been adjourned until October 25. E! News has reached out to local police and the royal family for comment but has not yet heard back. Roche's death was announced in a July 19 notice in The Yorkshire Post, which 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.' More from E! Online Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Official Cause of Death Revealed 1000-Lb. Sisters' Tammy Slaton Wears Body-Hugging Shapewear After Skin Removal Surgery Trisha Paytas Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 3 With Moses Hacmon The announcement noted there would be a private family funeral and that a memorial service would be held at a later date. Roche was a first-year student at Durham University, where she studied English literature, per The Times. Principal the school's University College Wendy Powers shared staff and students alike were 'extremely saddened' but Roche's tragic passing. 'Rosie had settled into the university and college beautifully and had lots of friends,' Powers continued. 'She was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel among many other talents. She will be sorely missed.' While at Durham, Roche reportedly contributed to an arts and culture publication. At the time of her death, Wilshire police told The Times, 'This relates to the sudden death of a woman in her 20s. There are no suspicious circumstances and our thoughts are with her family.' 'We would ask,' the statement continued, 'that their privacy is respected at this terrible time.'' Keep reading for more updates on the royal family. Queen Camilla Makes History with New Royal TitleKate Middleton Pulls Out of Royal AscotPrince Harry Loses Appeal to Dismiss Decision in His Security Protection CasePrince Harry and King Charles III Are Not SpeakingKing Charles III Shares Insight Into His Cancer DiagnosisPrince William and Kate Middleton's Family Skips Royal Family's Easter ServiceRoyal Aide Who Accused Meghan Markle Of Bullying Receives a PromotionPrince George Makes His First Public Appearance of 2025Former Bodyguard to Prince Harry and Prince William DiesThe Duke and Duchess of Westminster Expecting Their First BabyLuxembourg's Prince Fredrik Dies at 22Prince Harry Reaches Settlement in U.K. Tabloids LawsuitKate Middleton Is in Remission After Finishing Chemotherapy for CancerMeghan Markle's Longtime Dog Guy DiesPrince William Mourns Death of Former Nanny's StepsonMeghan Markle Rejoins Instagram to Reveal New Netflix Show For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App Solve the daily Crossword
News.com.au
2 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
How did mystic Baba Vanga lose her eye sight?
She's known as the Nostradamus of the Balkans, a blind Bulgarian psychic famous for her eerily accurate prophesies. But the reason behind Baba Vanga's blindness has only just been revealed. The late mystic was born in 1911 as Vangelia Pandeva Dimitrova, in the town of Strumica – what is now known as North Macedonia. The blind clairvoyant has been credited with foreseeing the Indonesian tsunami in 2004, the fall of the Soviet Union, the death of Princess Diana and the September 11 terrorist attacks. It's commonly said she has an 85 per cent accuracy rate. She made predictions all the way up until 5079, when she claimed the world would end. But what was her life like before she became a cult figure among conspiracy theorists? It's believed that Baba Vanga's mother died at an early age, and her father went off to fight in World War I for the Bulgarian army, The Mirror reported. It's also been reported that when she was just 12, a tornado hit her village. Baba Vanga was allegedly thrown into the air by the weather phenomenon and her eyes were filled with dust. She was then dumped in a field by the storm. Her eyes were so damaged from the dust that she could no longer open them without being in excruciating pain. She lay in the field for days while her family tried to find her, Daily Mail reported. It was after this alleged event she began to lose her vision, and then began making predictions. It wasn't until the 1940s that Baba Vanga discovered she had 'psychic abilities' and she allegedly used those powers to help people find lost soldiers towards the end of World War II. After the war, her fame grew. Viktoria Vitanova-Kerber, an academic who has studied Baba Vanga for years, told last year' 'People were consulting her, not only the people from her town, but also from the whole country and people from abroad. 'And by the 1960s, people were queuing in front of her door.' Many questions were of a personal nature; people asked when they will have children and if they will ever get married. But, there is no proof that Baba Vanga – who died in 1996 at the age of 84 – made predictions such as humans will make contact with aliens in 2130 and that there'll be some kind of war against the aliens in 3005. 'She wasn't the type of person who had a diary or was documenting a lot,' Ms Vitanova-Kerber told 'The prophecies are not documented … so we will never know what she really said or not, because as I said, there are almost no documents about anything in her life.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
William and Harry's cousin, 20, found dead 'with firearm nearby'
By A firearm was found near to her body at the property in Norton. She had been packing for a trip away with friends, an inquest heard. Rosie's family have paid tribute to her, saying she was a 'darling daughter' to her parents Pippa and Hugh and an 'incredible sister' to Archie and Agatha. A spokesman for the family said the 20-year-old 'will be sorely missed'. Emergency crews were pictured responding to a serious incident at the family home at around 1pm on Monday, July 14. An ambulance, three ambulance officers, two firearms officers and numerous local response officers were in attendance. Rosie was the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle, the 5th Baron Fermoy, Edmund Roche, who killed himself in 1984 after suffering from a long bout of depression. He was found dead aged just 45, from a gunshot at his home, Eddington House. His sister Frances was the mother of Princess Diana. Last February, Thomas Kingston, the husband of royal Lady Gabriella Windsor, died with a gun found near his body at his parents' home in the Cotswolds. A spokesman for Prince William declined to comment. An inquest into Rosie's death at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court was opened on Sunday and adjourned until October 25. Coroner Grant Davies said police 'have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement'. A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said on July 14: 'This relates to the sudden death of a woman in her 20s. There are no suspicious circumstances and our thoughts are with her family. 'We would ask that their privacy is respected at this terrible time.' Ms Roche had been studying for a degree in English Literature at Durham University. An obituary published by the Yorkshire Post said: '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.' The death notice of Ms Roche also appeared in The Times newspaper. Durham University has paid tribute today. University College principal Professor Wendy Powers said Rosie had made a strong impression on both staff and students during her short time at Durham. 'University College staff and students are extremely saddened by the tragic death of Rosie Roche,' she said. '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.' The student was a scion of the Barons Fermoy and the eldest child of (Edmund) Hugh Burke Roche, 53, and his wife the former Phillipa Kate Victoria Long. Her grandfather was the 5th Baron Fermoy, Princess Diana's uncle, who shot himself dead in 1984. Last February, Thomas Kingston (pictured right), royal Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, died from a head injury, with a gun found near his body at his parents' home in the Cotswolds. An inquest in January heard that he had been given several drugs to treat depression by a GP at the Royal Mews Surgery, a practice at Buckingham Palace, after having trouble sleeping following stress at work. In the days leading up to his death, the former hostage negotiator turned financier had stopped taking any medication and toxicology tests showed caffeine and small amounts of sleeping tablet zopiclone in his system. The coroner found that he took his own life while 'suffering adverse effects of medication he had recently been prescribed'. For confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visit or visit
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Prince William and Harry's cousin found dead at her family home
Prince William and Prince Harry's cousin who was found dead at her family home was a 'darling daughter' and 'incredible sister', a tribute said. Rosie Jeanne Burke Roche, who was the granddaughter of Princess Diana 's uncle, was found dead by her mother and sister at her home in Norton, near Malmesbury in Wiltshire, on July 14. The 20-year-old had been studying English Literature at Durham University and was found after she had been packing for a trip away with friends. An inquest was opened at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court on Sunday and adjourned until October 25. There are no suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement, police said. A coroner told The Independent the cause of death was a 'traumatic head injury'. A death notice in the Yorkshire Post said: '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.' The first-year student was a descendant of the Barons Fermoy and the eldest child of Edmund Hugh Burke Roche, 53, and his wife the former Phillipa Kate Victoria Long. Ms Roche's grandfather was the 5th Baron Fermoy – Princess Diana's uncle – who died in 1984. Professor Wendy Powers, the principal of University College, said staff and students are 'extremely saddened' by her death. She said: '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'. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the death of Ms Roche. A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: 'There are no suspicious circumstances, and our thoughts are with her family. 'We would ask that their privacy is respected at this terrible time.' Ms Roche's death comes after Thomas Kingston, Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, died from a head injury, with a gun found near his body at his parents' home in the Cotswolds, last February. In January an inquest heard he had been prescribed drugs to treat depression by a GP at the Royal Mews Surgery, a practice at Buckingham Palace, after struggling to sleep following stress at work. If you are in another country, you can go to to find a helpline near you.
