20-year-old Rosie Roche – granddaughter of Princess Diana’s uncle – was found dead by her mum and sister, with a firearm found near to her at the family home in Wiltshire

A cousin of Princes William and Harry was found dead with a firearm next to her, an inquest heard on Sunday.

20-year-old Rosie Roche – granddaughter of Princess Diana’s uncle – was found dead by her mum and sister on July 14 – with a firearm found near to her at the family home in Wiltshire, where she had been packing for a trip away with friends. During an inquest hearing at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner’s court, area coroner Grant Davies said police “have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement”.
Princess Diana and her Aunt Mary Roche (centre) – Rosie’s grandmother ( Image: PA)
Rosie was working towards obtaining a degree in English Literature at Durham University during the time of her death. A spokeswoman said she “will be sorely missed”. The inquest has been adjourned until October 25.