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Tragedy Strikes As Prince William’s Cousin Rosie Roche Dies at 20
Tragedy has hit the British royal family and Durham University community with the heartbreaking loss of 20-year-old Rosie Roche.

Rosie, a cousin to Prince William and Prince Harry, passed away on July 14, 2025, at her family home in Norton, Wiltshire, England.
Her family discovered her along with a firearm nearby. Authorities have stated that there was no sign of foul play, and they do not suspect any third-party involvement in her death.
A quiet, private funeral was held for Rosie, with plans underway for a larger memorial service at a later date. The official inquest into the cause of her passing has been postponed until October 25, 2025, while investigations continue.
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Rosie was a bright and much-loved English Literature student at Durham University. Her teachers and classmates described her as a kind and intelligent young woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The Rosie Roche death has left many in shock, and both the royal family and the university community are grieving the loss of a promising young life.
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