The royal community grapples with sorrow following the sudden demise of Lady Gabriella’s spouse, Thomas Kingston. In this time of grief, King Charles III and Queen Camilla have conveyed their deep condolences to the bereaved family of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
Thomas Kingston on his wedding day in Windsor, England on May 18, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
In somber news, the royal family is grieving the untimely loss of Thomas Kingston—husband to Lady Gabriella and son-in-law to Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. According to reports, Thomas was found dead at a residence in Gloucestershire; he was 45 years old.
Authorities were called to the scene on Sunday evening and confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. They also clarified that no one else was involved in his passing.
Lady Gabriella and Thomas Kingston at the Royal Ascot in Ascot, England on June 17, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Princess Michael of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent at Lady Gabriella and Thomas Kingston’s wedding in Windsor, England on May 18, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Lady Gabriella and her late husband’s family issued a statement by way of Buckingham Palace that commemorated Thomas’s life. Their message read, “Tom was an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him.”
Thomas Kingston and Lady Gabriella at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, England on July 9, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at an event posted on February 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/theroyalfamily
As reported by someone a media outlet deems a Buckingham Palace spokesperson, the King and Queen of England also expressed that they stand in solidarity with Prince Michael—the grandson of King George V and cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II—, his wife and everyone who knew Thomas as they grieve the beloved family member.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at an event posted on September 22, 2023 | Source: Instagram/theroyalfamily
Despite ending their relationship sometime around 2011, Thomas and Pippa remained friends. He even attended Pippa and her husband, James Matthew’s wedding in 2017 with Lady Gabriella and in turn, Pippa was a guest at Thomas and Lady Gabriella’s wedding in 2019.
Pippa Middleton and Thomas Kingston at The Cheltenham Festival in Cheltenham, England on March 14, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
Thomas Kingston and Lady Gabriella on their wedding day in Windsor, England on May 18, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Lady Gabriella at the “Together at Christmas” Carol Service in London, England on December 15, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Her work spans contributions to The London Magazine and initiatives with Latin American partners in the arts and conservation sectors. In 2020, she released her first jazz music project in an effort to support the Playing for Change Foundation.
Lady Gabriella at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, England on July 4, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Catherine posing for a picture posted on December 5, 2023 | Source: Instagram/theroyalfamily
Kensington Palace explained that his reason involved a “personal matter.” However, it was clarified that Prince William’s matter is no cause for concern. Nonetheless, Queen Camilla attended and led the charge for her family at the service.
This news follows a succession of royal health concerns, including Princess Catherine’s recovery from abdominal surgery and King Charles III’s cancer treatment.