PRINCE William and Prince Harry’s cousin has been pictured for the first time after she was tragically found dead at her family home.
Rosie Roche, granddaughter of Princess Diana’s uncle, passed away on July 14.
She was found by her sister Agatha after she had been packing to go away with friends.
But she was discovered with “significant head trauma” with a firearm close to her at the property in Norton, near Malmesbury, Wilts, an inquest heard.
Grant Davies, area coroner for Wiltshire and Swindon, told the court: “Rosie was getting ready to go away with friends and was packing her belongings at home.”
Davies added: “Upon checking the office in the house, Agatha found Rosie deceased and she was slumped over a firearm with significant head trauma.”
Paramedics confirmed the death at 1.22pm hours that day.
Area coroner Davies said police “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 to determine the cause of death.
The inquest was opened at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner’s court and adjourned until October 25.
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”.
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.”
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 last night.
Princess Diana with her Aunt Mary Roche, centre, Rosie’s grandmother[/caption]
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