{"id":283508,"date":"2025-07-22T21:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/283508\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T21:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:26:09","slug":"princes-william-and-harrys-cousin-found-dead-with-gun-near-her-body-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/283508\/","title":{"rendered":"Princes William and Harry&#8217;s cousin found dead with gun near her body: report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>***WARNING: The following content contains sensitive content. Viewer discretion is advised.***<\/p>\n<p>A 20-year-old cousin of Princes William and Harry was found dead with a gun not far from her body, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">a report<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sun<\/a> said Rosie Roche, who was the granddaughter of Princess Diana&#8217;s uncle, Edmund, died at her family home on July 14.<\/p>\n<p>The media outlet reported that Roche was found by her mother and sister after she was packing for a trip she planned with friends. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A firearm was found close to her at the property in Norton, near Malmesbury, Wilts,&#8221; according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sun<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Citing a coroner, the media outlet said police &#8220;deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>In an obituary published Friday by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legacy.com\/uk\/obituaries\/yorkshirepost-uk\/name\/rosie-roche-obituary?id=58912699\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.legacy.com\/uk\/obituaries\/yorkshirepost-uk\/name\/rosie-roche-obituary?id=58912699\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">The Yorkshire Post<\/a>, Roche was described as the &#8220;darling&#8221; daughter of Hugh and Pippa, as well as the &#8220;incredible sister&#8221; to Archie and Agatha, and granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long. <\/p>\n<p>The obituary noted her loved ones were planning a private funeral, with a memorial service to be held at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>Roche was a student at Durham University, where she studied English literature, according to reports. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>University College staff and students are extremely saddened by the tragic death of Rosie Roche,&#8221; Professor Wendy Powers, who is the school&#8217;s principal, told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sun<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Rosie had settled into the University and College beautifully and had lots of friends,&#8221; she told the media outlet. &#8220;She was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel among many other talents. She will be sorely missed.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The news comes following <a href=\"https:\/\/thenationaldesk.com\/news\/americas-news-now\/thomas-kingston-husband-of-lady-gabriella-and-ex-boyfriend-of-pippa-middleton-dies-prince-princess-kent-royal-family-buckingham-palace-gloucestershire-king-charles-william-harry-kate-middleton-meghan-markle\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/thenationaldesk.com\/news\/americas-news-now\/thomas-kingston-husband-of-lady-gabriella-and-ex-boyfriend-of-pippa-middleton-dies-prince-princess-kent-royal-family-buckingham-palace-gloucestershire-king-charles-william-harry-kate-middleton-meghan-markle\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">the death of Thomas Kingston<\/a>, who was the ex-boyfriend of Pippa Middleton and the husband of Lady Gabriella.<\/p>\n<p>Kingston, who was also reportedly found with a gun near his body, died in February 2024. Soon after his passing, reports surfaced that he had taken his own life.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Katy Skerrett, senior coroner for Gloucestershire, had recorded a narrative verdict and said Mr. Kingston had taken his own life,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/royals\/35951066\/princes-william-harry-cousin-rosie-roche-royal\/\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sun <\/a>noted.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upi.com\/Archives\/1984\/08\/19\/Princess-Dianas-uncle-commits-suicide\/1586461736000\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.upi.com\/Archives\/1984\/08\/19\/Princess-Dianas-uncle-commits-suicide\/1586461736000\/\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">Roche&#8217;s father also reportedly died by suicide<\/a> more than 40 years ago. In 1984, police said &#8220;he shot and killed himself in the stables of his country mansion&#8221; after suffering from depression.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text the <a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a>. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">988lifeline.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"***WARNING: The following content contains sensitive content. 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