Kents placed on a courageous face at Windsor Castle after son-in-law’s loss of life
- Tonight it was introduced that Thomas Kingston had died abruptly aged 45
The Kents placed on a courageous face this morning as they attended King Constantine of Greece‘s memorial service at Windsor Castle – simply hours after the shock loss of life of their son-in-law Thomas Kingston.
Dressed in all black for the memorial service for the late Greek monarch, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent quietly spoke to one another as they sat within the pews at St George’s Chapel.
Mr Kingston, 45, was discovered useless at an handle in Gloucestershire on Sunday night with emergency companies referred to as shortly after 6pm.
An inquest can be held to determine the reason for loss of life however there aren’t any suspicious circumstances and no different events concerned.
Lady Gabriella paid tribute to her financier husband in a joint assertion together with his household, describing him as an ‘distinctive man who lit up the lives of all who knew him’. His sudden loss of life was described as a ‘nice shock to the entire household’.
Only final Wednesday the couple had been seen collectively at an occasion on the National Gallery.
The King and Queen have despatched their ‘most heartfelt ideas and prayers’ to Lady Kingston and Mr Kingston’s household.
Dressed in all black for the memorial service for the late Greek monarch, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent spoke to one another as they sat within the pews at St George’s Chapel this morning
Tonight it was introduced that Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston, had died final evening age 45
Lady Gabriella tonight launched a private picture she took of her husband, exhibiting him smiling and wearing an informal pink shirt as he stood close to a stretch of water within the sunshine
A press release on behalf of the Kents’ daughter Lady Gabriella Kingston, Mr Martin and Mrs Jill Kingston, Mrs Joanna Connolly and Mrs Emma Murray stated: ‘It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the loss of life of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother.
‘Tom was an distinctive man who lit up the lives of all who knew him. His loss of life has come as a terrific shock to the entire household and we ask you to respect our privateness as we mourn his passing.’
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson stated: ‘The King and the Queen have been knowledgeable of Thomas’s loss of life and be part of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all those that knew him in grieving a much-loved member of the household.
‘In explicit, Their Majesties ship their most heartfelt ideas and prayers to Gabriella and to all of the Kingston household.’
Prince William was pressured to drag out of this morning’s memorial service on the final minute for unspecified ‘private causes’. It is known his absence was not associated to Mr Kingston’s loss of life.
The tragic final picture of Thomas Kingston and his spouse Lady Gabriella Windsor, taken at occasion in London on Valentines Day
Lady Gabriella Kingston and Thomas Kingston on the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II held in St George’s Chapel
The Prince and Princess of Kent had been shut with King Constantine, who died aged 82 in January final 12 months. He was godfather to Lady Gabriella, who didn’t attend the memorial service right this moment.
Lady Gabriella, recognized to household as Ella, and her husband received married at St George’s Chapel on the Windsor property in 2019.
The wedding ceremony reception was held at Frogmore House, the previous residence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Mr Kingston – often known as Tom – had been the director of personal fairness agency Devonport Capital since 2017. His monetary profession additionally included stints at Voltan Capital Management and IDV Securities.
Prior to this, the Bristol college graduate hung out in Baghdad, Iraq, the place he helped with the discharge of hostages as a part of his function within the international workplace’s Diplomatic Missions Unit.
During his time within the Middle East he additionally labored as a venture officer for the Iraqi Institute of Peace.
Mr Kingston was recognized to be a great buddy of the Princess of Wales’ sister Pippa Middleton, who he was typically pictured out and about with.
The pair struck up a romance in 2011 following the tip of Ms Middleton’s relationship with cricketer Alex Loudon. It finally fizzled out however they remained shut by means of their mutual buddy Nico Jackson.
Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston are pictured at Royal Ascot in June final 12 months
Thomas Kingston and Pippa Middleton pictured leaving Trishna Indian restaurant in May 2014
Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston attend day three, Ladies Day, of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2019
A buddy of Ms Middleton beforehand advised Daily Mail’s Richard Kay, ‘Tom is totally charming, well mannered and highly regarded with the women. In truth, he’s simply the type of man you’ll wish to introduce to your mom.’
After marrying Lady Gabriella, Mr Kingston was immersed into royal life. He accompanied his spouse to the late Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in 2022, whom she was very shut with.
Her father Prince Michael was the Queen’s first cousin and a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary.
On different events, Mr Kingston was seen at Trooping the Colour and sat within the royal field at Wimbledon.
Mr Kingston was beforehand referred to as ‘an distinctive younger man’ by the Reverend Canon Andrew White who spent 10 years operating the Anglican church in Baghdad whereas he labored there.
Speaking to the Mail forward of Mr Kingston’s wedding ceremony to Lady Gabriella, the Cannon White stated his best power was to ‘see past the unattainable’.
Thomas Kingston and Lady Gabriella Windsor share a kiss on the steps of the chapel after their wedding ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle
Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston attend a memorial service for the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on March 29, 2022
He added: ‘Tom is among the most exceptional folks I’ve ever labored with and I might have him again at my facet tomorrow, if he would come.’
Lady Gabriella, who has labored as an arts and journey director for a model firm, is a author and contributing editor. She can also be a singer-songwriter and launched two bossa-nova impressed tracks in 2020 to lift cash for charity.
Although Lady Gabriella shouldn’t be a working member of the royal household, she and Mr Kingston’s household are being supported by the Royal Household by means of this troublesome time.
No funeral plans have been launched to date.
