A British socialite and reality television personality, who attended college with Prince William and Kate Middleton, died Thursday following a rooftop fall, London police told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.
“On Thursday, October 30, at 23:02hrs, officers responded to reports of a man on the roof of a Cockspur Street, Westminster building,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson stated to Fox News Digital.
The spokesperson added, “The man unfortunately fell from a height. Despite efforts from the London Ambulance Service, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious.”
Sources say he fell from the upscale Trafalgar St. James Hotel. According to People magazine, the fall was roughly 100 feet.
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Duncan, 45, who appeared on British reality programs such as “Big Brother,” was enrolled at Scotland’s St. Andrews University at the same time as William and Middleton, when they began dating.
Sources claim he was an acquaintance of the couple during their time at St. Andrews and was among the first to learn of their relationship, according to the Daily Mail, which initially reported the story.
Reports say he also attended the school’s famous student fashion show where Middleton reportedly gained William’s attention while walking the runway in a sheer dress.
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“It was their first year ending,” Duncan previously told the Daily Mail regarding the fashion show. “I attended, and there were many attractive women present. She wore a daring, sheer stocking-like dress. He sat in the front row, eyes wide.”
He continued, “She passed by him en route to the catwalk, changing everything — the entire history of the monarchy was altered.”
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British TV personality Lizzie Cundy posted a social media tribute to Duncan.
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“I’m shocked and heartbroken to hear of my friend Ben Duncan’s passing,” she posted on X on Monday. “He was a beautiful soul with a big, fun personality. We laughed together about life’s silly moments. God bless you, dear Ben. You were unique. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
Broadcaster Mike Hollingsworth posted on Facebook: “My dear friend Benjamin (Ben) Duncan has died. He embraced life like Peter Pan, never growing up. He will be greatly missed by many friends who loved his charm, humor, infectious laugh, and style. The world is diminished by his passing…RIP Benji.”
Fox News Digital has contacted a Buckingham Palace representative for comment.
