Rosie Roche, Cousin of Prince Harry and Prince William, Dead at 20

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The British royal family is mourning the loss of a young life.

As an ardent admirer, I find myself compelled to share the heart-wrenching news that Rosie Roche, a cherished relative with ties to royalty as the granddaughter of Princess Diana’s uncle and a beloved cousin to both Prince William and Prince Harry, tragically passed away at her home on July 14. The Times reported this devastating news, leaving us all in sorrow as she was only 20 years old.

On July 21, an inquiry into Roche’s death took place at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner’s Court. It was revealed during this inquiry that her mother and sister discovered her deceased at their property. The investigation further disclosed that Roche had been preparing to leave with friends and a firearm was found nearby, according to the news outlet.

According to The Times, Area Coroner Grant Davies stated that the police consider the death to be not suspicious and there was no indication of any external party involvement. The case has been postponed until October 25 for further investigation.

TopMob News has attempted to contact the local police and the royal household for their perspective, however, we have not received a response at this time.

In a July 19th announcement in The Yorkshire Post, it was shared that Rosie Jeanne Burke Roche had passed away on the 14th of July, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of Hugh and Pippa, an adored sister to Archie and Agatha, and a beloved granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long.

The notice mentioned that there will be a private, family-only funeral initially, followed by a memorial service to be arranged for a future time.

At Durham University, where she pursued her passion for English literature, Roche was a first-year student. This information comes from The Times. Notably, Wendy Powers, the principal of the school’s University College, expressed deep sadness among both staff and students due to Roche’s untimely demise.

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Rosie found a comfortable fit at the university and college, making numerous friendships along the way, as Powers explained. Her charm lay in her creativity, boundless energy, passion for literature, poetry, and exploration, among many other skills she possessed. Sadly, her absence will be deeply felt.

While at Durham, Roche reportedly contributed to an arts and culture publication.

When she passed away, the Wilshire police informed The Times that this incident involved an unexpected death of a woman in her twenties. They stated there were no suspicious circumstances, and their sympathies lie with her family.

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

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