Thomas Kingston, the British financier who was the husband of Lady Gabrielle and ex-boyfriend of Pippa Middleton, has died at the age of 45.
A statement on behalf of Lady Gabrielle Kingston, Martin and Jill Kingston, Joanne Connolly and Emma Murray said: “It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother. Tom was an extraordinary man who lit up the lives of all who knew him. knew. His death has come as a great shock to the entire family and we ask that you respect our privacy as we mourn his passing.”
A palace spokesman said: “The King and Queen have been informed of Thomas’ death and join Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all those who knew him in grieving the loss of a beloved family member. In particular, Their Majesties send their warmest heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and to the entire Kingston family.”
Kingston died in Gloucestershire on Sunday and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 6pm. Although the cause of death is undetermined, there are no suspicious circumstances or other parties.
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Thomas Kingston and Lady Gabriella at Wimbledon on July 9, 2019.
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Kingston’s death comes less than five years after his royal wedding to Lady Gabriella, the 42-year-old daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Lady Gabriella and Kingston married at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 18, 2019, almost a year after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot at the same location on May 19, 2018.
The guest list included many members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth (her father’s first cousin) and Prince Harry (just weeks after the birth of his son).
Kingston previously dated Kate Middleton’s younger sister. Although the couple ended their relationship around 2011, Pippa (who is now married to James Matthews) and Kingston remained friends throughout the years. In fact, Kingston and Lady Gabriella attended Pippa’s wedding in May 2017 — and Pippa and her husband returned the favor as guests at Kingston and Lady Gabriella’s wedding.
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Thomas Kingston and Pippa Middleton at the Cheltenham Festival on March 14, 2013.
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On Tuesday, Lady Gabrielle’s parents attended a thanksgiving service in the chapel of St. George at Windsor Castle in honor of the Greek King Constantine. The late king was Lady Gabriella’s godfather, and she attended his funeral last year on behalf of Prince William, who was also one of Constantine’s godsons.
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