She was found by her mum and sister after she had been packing to go away with friends
A 20-YEAR-OLD cousin of Princes William and Harry was found dead with a firearm nearby to her, an inquest heard yesterday.
Rosie Roche, granddaughter of Princess Diana’s uncle, died at her family home on July 14.
Princess Diana with her Aunt Mary Roche, centre, Rosie’s grandmotherCredit: Alamy
Rosie Roche died at her family home on July 14Credit: Facebook
She was found by her mum and sister after she had been packing to go away with friends.
A firearm was found close to her at the property in Norton, near Malmesbury, Wilts.
An inquest was opened at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner’s court and adjourned until October 25.
Area coroner Grant Davies said police “have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement”.
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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.
