Rosie Roche, a 20-year-old distant relative of Princes William and Harry, was found dead on July 14 at her family home in Norton, Wiltshire. A shotgun was discovered nearby, and authorities have since confirmed that her death was not suspicious.
Rosie’s mother and sister found her while she was in the middle of packing for a trip with friends. The young woman, who was studying English Literature at Durham University, had been described as intelligent, kind, and full of potential.
During the initial inquest, Wiltshire Coroner Grant Davies stated, “Police have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement.” The circumstances surrounding her death have deeply impacted her family and community.
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