{"id":763,"date":"2025-07-22T07:04:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T07:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mississaugaoffice.com\/?p=763"},"modified":"2025-08-05T21:06:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:06:58","slug":"prince-william-and-harrys-cousin-found-dead-with-gun-nearby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mississaugaoffice.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/22\/prince-william-and-harrys-cousin-found-dead-with-gun-nearby\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince William and Harry\u2019s cousin found dead \u2018with gun nearby\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rosie Roche, the granddaughter of Princess Diana’s uncle, was found on July 14 at her home in Norton (Picture: Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The cousin of Prince William<\/a> and Prince Harry<\/a> was found dead with a shotgun near her, an inquest has heard.<\/p>\n

Rosie Roche, the granddaughter of Princess Diana<\/a>’s uncle, was found on July 14 at her home in Norton, Wiltshire<\/a>, by her mum and sister. <\/p>\n

The 20-year-old was packing to go away with friends before she was found, The Sun<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n

Coroner Grant Davies said police ‘have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement’. <\/p>\n

Rosie was studying English Literature at Durham University at the time of her death.<\/p>\n

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A spokesperson for the university said she ‘will be sorely missed’.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

‘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.<\/p>\n

‘She was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel among many other talents. She will be sorely missed.<\/p>\n

‘Our thoughts and condolences are with Rosie\u2019s family and friends, and we are offering support to those affected at this extremely difficult time.’<\/p>\n

An obituary published by the Yorkshire Post said: ‘Roche, Rosie Jeanne Burke. Died on Monday 14th July 2025.<\/p>\n

‘Darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha, Granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long.<\/p>\n

‘Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date.’<\/p>\n

Her grandfather was the 5th Baron Fermoy – Princess Diana’s uncle – who shot and killed himself in 1984. <\/p>\n

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