The reporting includes a standard distress helpline notice for readers affected by the story.

Readers were invited to leave condolences on the Royal Insider Facebook page.

Ben Duncan, a Big Brother UK Season 11 contestant and university mate of Prince William and Kate Middleton, has died at 45 after falling seven floors from the Trafalgar St James hotel rooftop in London.

Duncan’s past remarks from 2010 about the couple’s romance and his observations of their early days together are highlighted in coverage of his death.

Authorities say there is no indication of foul play and the incident is being treated as non-suspicious, with police statements and investigators focusing on non-criminal causes.

outlets like People and Daily Mail had previously covered Duncan, and Fox News Digital sought comment from Buckingham Palace without providing an official statement in the summary.

Us Weekly has reached out to William’s team for comment as media attention continues and tributes pour in.

There are no formal memorial plans announced yet, but friends, former castmates, and broadcasters may organize tributes, with potential remembrance segments on Channel 4 or ITV; fans should follow official Big Brother UK channels for updates.

The coverage also connects readers to related royal and Earthshot Prize news involving Prince William.

The report adds background on Duncan’s career and past appearances, concluding with a prompt to follow ongoing coverage at The Sun.

The death has intensified conversations about mental health and the pressures faced by public figures in entertainment.

Debates on rooftop and nightlife venue safety accompany broader discussions about mental health and public life for reality TV personalities.