Buckingham Palace has announced the sudden death of Thomas Kingston, aged 45, the husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston. Mr. Kingston, a financier, married into the British Royal Family in 2019, becoming part of one of the world’s most scrutinized families. His unexpected passing has sent ripples of grief through the royal household and beyond.
Lady Gabriella, 42, daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and 56th in line to the throne, released a heartfelt tribute, describing her “beloved husband” as “an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him.” The family statement conveyed the profound shock experienced by loved ones, emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of this loss within the royal family circle.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were promptly informed of the tragic news. Buckingham Palace relayed that Their Majesties join Prince and Princess Michael of Kent “and all those who knew him in grieving a much-loved member of the family.” The palace spokesperson further stated the King and Queen’s “most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and to all the Kingston family,” highlighting the personal connection and shared sorrow within the extended royal family.
Emergency services were called to a property in Gloucestershire on Sunday shortly after 6 p.m. ET where Mr. Kingston was found dead. While an inquest is scheduled to determine the formal cause of death, preliminary investigations indicate no suspicious circumstances or involvement of other parties. This suggests a deeply personal tragedy for the royal family and the Kingston family.
Lady Gabriella is not a working royal, though she remains a part of the broader royal family through birth and marriage. Her parents, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had attended a memorial service earlier on Tuesday for King Constantine II of Greece, alongside other members of the British Royal Family. King Constantine, who passed away in January of the previous year, held a significant place within Lady Gabriella’s family, serving as her godfather.
The somber news of Thomas Kingston’s death arrives shortly after Prince William, also a godchild of the late King Constantine, had to withdraw at the last minute from the same memorial service due to a personal matter. It has been confirmed that Prince William’s absence was unrelated to the news concerning Mr. Kingston, underscoring the separate and unforeseen nature of both events impacting the royal family this week.
The passing of Thomas Kingston marks a moment of private grief for the Royal Family, as they mourn the loss of a cherished husband and family member. His sudden death serves as a stark reminder of the personal tragedies that can touch even those in the public eye, including members of the widely followed Royal Family.
