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Prince Harry And William’s Cousin Found Dead With Gun Nearby

Shocking royal tragedy explained.

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Prince William and Prince Harry have been rocked by a tragedy no royal headline could prepare them for.

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Rosie’s bright future highlighted.

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Rosie Roche had been a student at Durham University, pursuing a degree in English Literature.

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She was the granddaughter of Princess Diana’s uncle, making her a cousin of the princes.

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Friends and faculty described her as warm, brilliant, and full of promise.

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But this isn’t the first time the royals have faced haunting losses on Princess Diana’s side of the family.

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Rosie’s grandfather, Lord Fermoy, was Princess Diana’s maternal uncle, deeply involved in royal circles.

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The Roche family has long lived away from the spotlight, quietly residing in rural Yorkshire.

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Rosie grew up surrounded by books, animals, and country air — far from the palace walls.

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Friends recall her love of poetry and passion for justice — with dreams of becoming a writer or professor.

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Mental health struggles were never publicly mentioned, but some sources say Rosie had quietly faced challenges.

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She had recently finished her second year at Durham and was looking forward to summer travels.

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Tragic royal family death confirmed.

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The young family member connected to both princes has been found dead in devastating circumstances, and questions are already swirling.

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Rosie, just 20 years old, was discovered lifeless at her home in Norton, England.

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The scene was reportedly discovered by her mother and sister — with one particularly chilling detail.

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A firearm was found next to Rosie’s body, leading to an immediate and heartbreaking theory.

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Rosie was reportedly in the middle of packing for a fun trip with friends when the tragedy occurred.

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Authorities have officially ruled out foul play, stating there was “no third-party involvement.”

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Coroner Grant Davies confirmed to The Sun that the death was being treated as non-suspicious.

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Though no official cause has been declared, investigators reportedly suspect Rosie may have taken her own life.

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Reactions to Rosie’s death unveiled.

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This heartbreaking loss has stunned the family and devastated those who knew her personally.

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In an obituary published by The Yorkshire Post, Rosie was called an “incredible sister” to her siblings.

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The family has requested privacy, announcing plans for a private funeral and memorial service.

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Her friends are said to be “absolutely gutted” by the news, describing her as the “life of their group.”

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“She lit up every room,” one student wrote. “No one saw this coming.”

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The sudden and tragic loss has once again put a spotlight on the Royal Family’s lesser-known relatives.

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Prince William and Prince Harry have not released public statements, but insiders say they were informed immediately.

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One royal source told The Mirror, “This hit particularly close to home for the princes.”

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Harry has spoken publicly in the past about the impact of losing young family members to s******.

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In a 2021 interview, Harry said, “Grief is like a virus. It doesn’t vanish — it waits.”

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Rest in peace Rosie.

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While the palace stays quiet, the press has been flooded with condolences and grief from all corners of the UK.

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As the investigation continues, police maintain there’s no criminal aspect to the case.

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The most shocking part? She was found just hours before she was due to leave for her vacation — bag half-packed, gun nearby.

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