Rosie Roche: Cause of Death Revealed for Prince Harry, William Cousin

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More details have come to light surrounding Rosie Roche’s untimely death.

A scant week has passed since the heart-wrenching demise of a young lady, a granddaughter of Princess Diana’s uncle and a kin to both Prince William and Prince Harry, occurred at her Norton residence, aged just 20. The coroner, in a somber conversation with The Independent, revealed that the tragic end was due to a devastating head injury.

During an inquest held on July 21 at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner’s court, as reported by The Times, it was discovered that the college student was found at the property by her mother and sister. She had been preparing to leave with friends, and a firearm was found nearby.

Coroner Grant Davies stated, as reported by The Times, that the police have classified the death as “not suspicious” and there was no indication of any external party involvement in the incident.

TopMob News has attempted to contact the local police, the royal family, and the coroner’s office for a response, but so far, we have yet to receive any comments.

The case has reportedly been adjourned until October 25.

Regarding the unexpected passing of a young woman, the Wilshire authorities shared that there’s nothing to suggest foul play. Our sympathies go out to her family during this difficult time.

“We would ask,” authorities continued, “that their privacy is respected at this terrible time.”

Two days before the inquiry, it was publicized through The Yorkshire Post that “Rosie Jeanne Burke (known as Roche) passed away on Monday, July 14th, 2025.

In the published tribute, it was stated that she was affectionately known as the daughter of Hugh and Pippa, a cherished sister to Archie and Agatha, and the granddaughter of Derek and Rae Long.

The statement also mentioned that a personal family funeral and remembrance event will take place at a future time.

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According to The Times, Roche was a first-year English literature student at Durham University who tragically passed away. In response, the principal of University College, Wendy Powers, expressed that both faculty and fellow students were deeply grieved by her unexpected demise.

Rosie found herself thriving at the university and college, surrounded by numerous friends,” she shared with the media. “Admired for her creativity, vivacity, passion for literature, poetry, and exploration, as well as her many other gifts, she will leave a significant void.

Prior to enrolling at university, Roche had previously studied at St Mary’s Calne, an exclusive girls’ boarding and day school located in the county of Wiltshire.

The school expressed that Rosie was deeply valued within our community, as shared in a statement, and it’s expected that she will be fondly remembered by everyone fortunate enough to have known her.

Upon our resumption next term,” the statement went on, “we plan to have a moment of remembrance to celebrate her life and the positive influence she had on those who knew her.

For more updates on the royal family, keep reading.

On the eve of her 78th birthday, the monarch was bestowed with the rank of Vice Admiral within the British Royal Navy.

Camilla has become the first female to receive the prestigious title, a position that can only be bestowed by their majesty, King Charles III in this instance – following a recommendation from the current First Sea Lord, who happens to be Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I must share that I regrettably had to forgo my scheduled appearance at this year’s Royal Ascot just moments before the grand event began. Kensington Palace officially confirmed this news to NBC News.

As reported, Kate felt regretful about being unable to attend the occasion, yet she’s currently working on finding a suitable equilibrium in her public duties after overcoming her cancer fight.

After more than a year since the High Court declined further protective measures via the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, Prince Harry’s legal battle concluded on May 2nd as the court dismissed his case.

After leaving their roles within the royal family in 2021 and relocating to the United States, the security for both Harry and Meghan Markle decreased. Nevertheless, during subsequent visits to the UK, Harry has asked for protective services to be provided.

In simpler terms, Prince Harry expressed deep sadness after losing his court case, stating, “I find it hard to imagine returning to Britain with my wife and kids right now.

I, a passionate admirer, shared on BBC May 2nd that my esteemed relative, King Charles III, has chosen to maintain a distance due to certain security matters. Yet, there’s an undercurrent of hope in my heart, as I expressed a desire for reconciliation – it would be truly heartwarming to reconnect with him once more.

Prince Harry, father of Archie and Lilibet, expressed a desire to rebuild relationships within his family. However, the initiative lies with his father.

At this moment, I don’t foresee a situation where I would return my family, including my wife and kids, to the U.K., it’s truly unfortunate that I can’t introduce my home country to my children.

My father has significant power and skill to handle situations effectively,” Harry remarked. “He doesn’t have to actively intervene, but rather let the professionals take charge and make the appropriate decisions.

In spite of the long-standing disputes, he’s signaling a truce for reconciliation by raising a white flag. He further stated, “Given how valuable life is, I’m not sure how many more days my father might live.

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In the guidebook for the support gathering, Charles penned that every diagnosis and fresh case would be a challenging and at times terrifying ordeal for both the affected individuals and their families. However, as someone who is part of those statistics, I can attest to the fact that it can also serve as an opportunity to witness the most compassionate aspects of human nature.

Furthermore, he expressed gratitude towards the healthcare professionals who assisted him during his ordeal. He emphasized that their work has only increased his admiration for the exceptional efforts made by these outstanding organizations and individuals present at this gathering tonight. Over the years, he has personally interacted with, visited, and supported many of them.

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In 2022, Buckingham Palace looked into the accusations, but no conclusions were revealed publicly as the matter was concluded.

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At the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final, the father and son pair couldn’t hide their joy during the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa FC, which took place at the Parc des Princes stadium.

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In 2017, Craker shared with The New York Post that he was positioned at the back of the hearse, and Prince William looked up and recognized him. He then reciprocated the gesture by looking towards him and nodding. It seemed that Prince William found comfort knowing that Craker was accompanying his mother on her last journey.

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In a statement, Robert expressed, “Frederik is not just my hero, but ours as a family, and for countless friends too. This is increasingly true due to his PolG Foundation, reaching people all around the globe. One of his superpowers was his knack for inspiring others and leading by example.

 

As a dedicated follower, I’m sharing that on January 22nd, I, the Duke of Sussex, reached an agreement with News Group Newspapers, who own both The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World. This settlement came about after I filed a lawsuit against them in 2019, accusing their journalists and investigators of unlawful actions to gather information about my royal family.

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She went on to express her anticipation for an exciting, productive year coming up. There are many things to be excited about.

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On January 7th, she posted on Instagram, “I’ve shed so many tears I can’t even count – the kind of tears that lead you to step into the shower with a foolish hope that the water streaming down your face will erase them, or make them invisible. But they remain. And it’s alright to let them.

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The following day, she unveiled a fresh Netflix series called “With Love, Meghan“, as described in a statement, which creatively redefines the realm of lifestyle programming by combining useful tutorials and heartfelt discussions with both familiar and new acquaintances.

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