Only two weeks before his untimely passing, Thomas Kingston was seen embracing his wife with a beaming smile.
The sad news of the 45-year-old’s death was confirmed by Buckingham Palace today. Thomas Kingston was the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, who is a member of the royal family.
Valentine’s Day marked the last public appearance of Thomas at the Celebration of Shakespeare at Grosvenor House Park Lane Hotel in London. At the event, he and Lady Gabriella were seen posing for cameras, with their arms intertwined in a show of affection.
The royal couple attended the event in support of Queen Camilla, who was engaging with some of Britain’s esteemed actors. Notably, King Charles was in recovery at Sandringham following a recent medical procedure for an enlarged prostate in London.
Accompanying Thomas and Lady Gabriella at the event were Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor.
Thomas Kingston, once known as London’s “most eligible man,” tied the knot with Lady Gabriella, the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, in 2019.
In a statement released on behalf of Lady Gabriella and the Kingston family, deep sorrow was expressed over Thomas’s passing. Describing him as an exceptional individual who brought light into the lives of those around him, the family asked for privacy to mourn their loss.
King Charles and Camilla, the royal couple, also extended their condolences, acknowledging Thomas’s place as a beloved member of the family. Their heartfelt thoughts and prayers were directed towards Gabriella and the Kingston family during this difficult time.
Lady Gabriella Windsor is the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, with the late Queen and Prince Michael being first cousins through their fathers.
Who was Thomas Kingston?
Thomas Kingston had a background in frontier market investment and served as the director of Devonport Capital. Previously described as London’s most eligible bachelor, he was romantically linked to Pippa Middleton in 2011.
With a bachelor’s degree in economic history from the University of Bristol, Thomas initially worked in the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the UK Foreign Office, followed by a role in mediating conflicts in Baghdad for the Iraqi Institute of Peace.
Transitioning to finance, Thomas worked as an equity analyst at Schroders before serving as managing director at Voltan Capital Management until 2017. His engagement to Lady Gabriella Windsor was announced in September 2018.
