Who is Thomas Kingston?
The husband of Lady Gabriella, Thomas Kingston, was the son-in-law of the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. The 45-year-old and his wife got married five years ago and had a happy marriage. They did not have any children.
Kingston joined the royal family for the first time at Trooping the Colour in June, an annual parade that commemorated Queen Elizabeth’s birthday.
As the event traditionally ends with the royal family waving from the Buckingham Palace balcony, Kingston’s presence was notable, especially since he had only been married to Lady Gabriella Windsor for less than a month.
According to the Telegraph, Thomas Kingston joined the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the UK’s Foreign Office after earning a bachelor’s degree in economic history from Bristol University.
In this role, he spent nearly three years in Baghdad as a project officer for the Iraqi Institute of Peace, where he facilitated conflict resolution efforts and played a key role in securing the release of hostages.
After that, Kingston moved into the financial sector and held positions as an equity analyst at Schroders, a worldwide asset management company, and later as the managing director of Voltan Capital Management until April 2017.
According to the Palace, his current occupation involves investing in developing markets and he serves as a Director at Devonport Capital.
How did Thomas Kingston die?
On Tuesday, a statement was released announcing the passing of Kingston on Feb. 25. The reason for his death was not disclosed, but it was stated that foul play was not suspected and there were no other individuals involved.
On February 27th, a statement was issued on behalf of Lady Gabriella Kingston, Martin and Jill Kingston, Joanna Connolly, and Emma Murray.
“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 Buckingham Palace also released their statement regarding Thomas Kingston’s sad passing.
“The King and The Queen have been informed of Thomas’s death and join Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all those who knew him in grieving a much-loved member of the family. In particular, Their Majesties send their most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and to all the Kingston family.”
According to an inquiry, the reason for the death of Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella who is a member of the royal family, has been disclosed. According to a representative from the coroner’s office, the reported cause of death was a severe head injury.
The Telegraph reported that Kingston, aged 45, passed away from suicide at his parents’ residence in the Cotswolds on Sunday. According to Katy Skerrett, the senior coroner for Gloucestershire, Kingston had a meal with his parents and then his father went for a walk with their dogs, as stated by the media source.
Lady Gabriella, the only daughter of Prince Michael of Kent and first cousin of Queen Elizabeth, wed Kingston, a former hostage negotiator in Iraq and director at Devonport Capital, in May 2019 at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The ceremony took place just one year after the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the same location.
Harry attended the wedding as a special guest, making an unexpected appearance only a few weeks after the birth of his son, Archie. The Queen and Prince Philip were also in attendance.
