The British royal family is in mourning following the tragic death of 20-year-old Rosie Ross, a second cousin of Princes William and Harry. Ross was found dead in her family’s home with a gun beside her, in what authorities are treating as a suicide.
Her body was discovered by her mother, Philippa, and her sister, Agatha, as they were preparing for a trip with friends. The young woman’s passing occurred on July 14, though news of her death has only just emerged publicly.
Princes William and Harry’s cousin, 20, found dead with firearm nearby to herhttps://t.co/jhvRix7lPS
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Police: No Foul Play Suspected
According to local authorities, the death is not being treated as suspicious. “Police considered the death non-suspicious, with no third-party involvement,” officials confirmed, pointing toward a self-inflicted cause.
Rosie Ross was the granddaughter of Princess Diana’s uncle, making her a second cousin to the princes.
The royal family has not released an official statement, but the loss has cast a somber shadow over their summer. The news has reignited conversations in the UK about youth mental health and access to firearms.
