Rosie Roche, 20, the cousin of Princes William and Harry, was found dead at her family home in Norton, Wiltshire, on July 14. Police have ruled out any third-party involvement
The Royal Family was struck by tragedy after Rosie Roche, a 20 year old relative of Princes William and Harry, was discovered dead at her family residence in Norton, Wiltshire.
Rosie, who was studying English Literature at Durham University, was reportedly preparing for a getaway with friends when her mother and sister made the heartbreaking find on July 14.
A firearm was discovered at the scene.
Who was Rosie Roche?
Rosie Jeanne Burke Roche, born on June 21, 2005, had strong ties to the British aristocracy. As the granddaughter of the late Edmund Roche, 5th Baron Fermoy — Princess Diana’s uncle — she was a cousin to Princes William and Harry.
She was the daughter of Edmund (Hugh) Burke Roche and Pippa Long.
An inquest into her death commenced at the Wiltshire and Swindon coroner’s court before being postponed until October 2025.
Area coroner Grant Davies confirmed that officers have classified the death as non-suspicious, eliminating any third-party involvement, reports the Express.
A tribute in the Yorkshire Post stated:
“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.”
Recent Royal tragedy
Mr Kingston, a 45 year old financier, was discovered in an outbuilding at his parents’ residence in the Cotswolds.
Officers confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.
Earlier this year, an inquest revealed he had been given various medications for depression following stress-related sleeplessness.
He allegedly ceased taking the medication in the days leading up to his death.
Friends have confided to The Times that Mr Kingston and Lady Gabriella appeared untroubled, with no hints of emotional or financial stress.
The pair were spotted together at a Valentine’s Day Shakespeare event and subsequently at the National Gallery, where pals described them as “happy and positive as ever.”
