A young member of the British royal family has died in an apparent suicide.
Rosie Roche, a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, was found dead aged 20 inside her family home in Norton, England, a small village in Wiltshire. The coroner said a gun was found nearby and that she died from a traumatic head injury.
Roche seemed to have exciting things to look forward to as she had been packing up for a trip with friends.
Her mother Pippa and sister Agatha made the gruesome discovery on July 14.
"Upon checking the office in the house, Agatha found Rosie deceased and she was slumped over a firearm with significant head trauma," said Grant Davies, area coroner for Wiltshire and Swindon.
The police do not suspect any third-party involvement or anything suspicious about the death.
Roche was a student of English Literature at Durham University. Professor Wendy Powers, Principal of Durham's University College, described Roche as a lover of poetry and travel who had lots of friends.
"University College staff and students are extremely saddened by the tragic death of Rosie Roche," Powers 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."
Roche was the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle, Edmund Roche, 5th Baron Fermoy, who shot himself in the head at age 45 after a long bout of depression.
Her death from an apparent gunshot comes after the suicide of Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, a second cousin of King Charles III.
Kingston shot himself in the head at his parents' home in the Cotswolds last February. An inquest found that he was suffering adverse effects from anti-depressants when he took his life.
An obituary for Rosie in The Yorkshire Post 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."
"Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date."
The British royal family has yet to offer comment.
