Royal Family shocked by sudden death amid health battles
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The Royal Family is in mourning following the sudden and unexpected death of a family member.
The news has sent shockwaves through the royal circles and beyond, leaving many to wonder about the circumstances surrounding the untimely demise.
Thomas Kingston, a 45-year-old British businessman and a well-known figure in the financial world, was married to Lady Gabriella Windsor, the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
The couple had been married since 2019, and their union was celebrated as a joyous occasion by the royal family.
On Sunday, February 25, at about 6 pm, he was reportedly found dead at a property in Gloucestershire.
The news of Thomas's death was announced by Buckingham Palace a few days later on Wednesday.
A statement issued on behalf of Lady Gabriella and his family read, 'It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother.’
‘Tom was an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him. His death has come as a great shock to the whole family, and we ask you to respect our privacy as we mourn his passing.'
The cause of his death remains unknown, but it is understood that there are no suspicious circumstances or involvement of a third party.
An inquest will be held to determine the cause of his death.
Lady Gabriella, 42, is the only daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, who is first cousins with Queen Elizabeth.
Her mother, Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz, is known as Princess Michael.
The royal family, including King Charles and Camilla, have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to Thomas.
Thomas Kingston was a man of many talents.
He graduated from the University of Bristol with a bachelor’s degree in economic history. He then worked in the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office and, for almost three years, worked in Baghdad as a project officer for the Iraqi Institute of Peace. His job was to mediate conflicts in Iraq, and he even helped negotiate the release of hostages.
Thomas then moved into finance, working as an equity analyst for global asset management firm Schroders. He was managing director of Voltan Capital Management until April 2017.
He was once described as 'the most eligible man in London'.
Thomas dated Princess Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa in 2011 after she split from cricketer Alex Loudon. They met through mutual friends, and although their romance was short-lived, they remained close.
In fact, Thomas and Lady Gabriella bagged an invite to Pippa’s wedding to James Matthews in 2017.
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In September 2018, it was announced Thomas was engaged to Lady Gabriella Windsor, who is 56th in line to the throne.
Lady Gabriella married Thomas on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, in what was the third royal wedding in the space of a year.
The heartbreaking news also comes at a challenging time for the Royal Family, which has seen two key members beset with challenges to their health.
The sudden death of Thomas Kingston is a tragic loss for the Royal Family and all who knew him.
Our thoughts are with Lady Gabriella and the rest of the Kingston family during this difficult time.
The news has sent shockwaves through the royal circles and beyond, leaving many to wonder about the circumstances surrounding the untimely demise.
Thomas Kingston, a 45-year-old British businessman and a well-known figure in the financial world, was married to Lady Gabriella Windsor, the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
The couple had been married since 2019, and their union was celebrated as a joyous occasion by the royal family.
On Sunday, February 25, at about 6 pm, he was reportedly found dead at a property in Gloucestershire.
Thomas Kingston’s (left) passing came just three months shy of his and his wife Lady Gabriella Windsor’s (right) fifth wedding anniversary in May. Image Credit: Royal.UK
The news of Thomas's death was announced by Buckingham Palace a few days later on Wednesday.
A statement issued on behalf of Lady Gabriella and his family read, 'It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother.’
‘Tom was an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him. His death has come as a great shock to the whole family, and we ask you to respect our privacy as we mourn his passing.'
The cause of his death remains unknown, but it is understood that there are no suspicious circumstances or involvement of a third party.
An inquest will be held to determine the cause of his death.
Lady Gabriella, 42, is the only daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, who is first cousins with Queen Elizabeth.
Her mother, Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz, is known as Princess Michael.
The royal family, including King Charles and Camilla, have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to Thomas.
The late Queen Elizabeth led the esteemed guests at Thomas and Lady Gabriella’s wedding. Image Credit: Royal.UK
Thomas Kingston was a man of many talents.
He graduated from the University of Bristol with a bachelor’s degree in economic history. He then worked in the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office and, for almost three years, worked in Baghdad as a project officer for the Iraqi Institute of Peace. His job was to mediate conflicts in Iraq, and he even helped negotiate the release of hostages.
Thomas then moved into finance, working as an equity analyst for global asset management firm Schroders. He was managing director of Voltan Capital Management until April 2017.
He was once described as 'the most eligible man in London'.
Thomas dated Princess Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa in 2011 after she split from cricketer Alex Loudon. They met through mutual friends, and although their romance was short-lived, they remained close.
In fact, Thomas and Lady Gabriella bagged an invite to Pippa’s wedding to James Matthews in 2017.
Source: YouTube/9News
In September 2018, it was announced Thomas was engaged to Lady Gabriella Windsor, who is 56th in line to the throne.
Lady Gabriella married Thomas on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, in what was the third royal wedding in the space of a year.
The heartbreaking news also comes at a challenging time for the Royal Family, which has seen two key members beset with challenges to their health.
Our thoughts are with Lady Gabriella and the rest of the Kingston family during this difficult time.
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