Following a tragic incident, Thomas Kingston, the former boyfriend of Pippa Middleton, younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, passed away at the age of 45.
The coroner revealed that Kingston died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with his life coming to an abrupt end. His body was discovered with a severe head injury and a firearm near him at his parents’ residence in a Cotswalds village in England on Sunday, Feb. 25.
His sudden demise left his wife, Lady Gabriella Kingston, as well as his parents and siblings devastated. They issued a statement honoring Kingston as “an exceptional man who illuminated the lives of all who crossed his path.”
The royal family also expressed their condolences on the loss of Kingston. Buckingham Palace stated, “The King and Queen, along with Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all who knew him, mourn the passing of a beloved family member. Their Majesties send heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and the Kingston family.”
The bond between Thomas and Lady Gabriella culminated in marriage in 2019 at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Despite Kingston’s previous relationship with Pippa Middleton, the couple remained on good terms, attending various family events together.
Notably, Kingston and Lady Gabriella did not have children, and their love story was cut short by this tragic event. The details leading up to Kingston’s passing, as well as the aftermath, have left friends and acquaintances in shock and disbelief.
According to reports, Thomas Kingston and Lady Gabriella were seen mingling with friends just days before his death, radiating positivity and happiness. The loss of Kingston has left many in the community deeply saddened, with one friend describing the news as “utterly shocking.”
For those affected by the themes of this story, support is available through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 to provide help and assistance during difficult times.
