Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, found dead as King Charles pays tribute

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Thomas Kingston, the husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter Lady Gabriella Kingston, has died, Buckingham Palace has introduced.

The King, who’s second cousins with Lady Gabriella, despatched his “most heartfelt thoughts and prayers” to her household after information broke of the loss of life on Tuesday night.

Lady Gabriella is presently 56th within the line of succession to the British throne.

An announcement on behalf of Lady Gabriella Kingston, Mr Martin and Mrs Jill Kingston, Mrs Joanna Connolly and Mrs Emma Murray stated: “It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother.

“Tom was an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him. His death has come as a great shock to the whole family and we ask you to respect our privacy as we mourn his passing.”

Mr Kingston, 45, was found dead at an deal with in Gloucestershire on Sunday night.

Emergency providers have been referred to as to the scene shortly after 6pm.

According to The Times, the tragic loss of life just isn’t believed to be the explanation why the Prince of Wales pulled out of a memorial service at this time for his godfather King Constantine II.

An inquest shall be held to ascertain the trigger of loss of life however there aren’t any suspicious circumstances and no different events concerned.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson stated: “The King and the Queen have been informed of Thomas’s death and join Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all those who knew him in grieving a much-loved member of the family.

“In particular, Their Majesties send their most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and to all the Kingston family.”

As their fathers have been brothers, the Queen and Prince Michael of Kent have been cousins which means King Charles and Lady Gabriella are second cousins.

Known as Ella at her delivery she was 18th in line to the throne. Her full identify is Lady Gabriella Marina Alexandra Ophelia Windsor.

Lady Gabriella married Thomas Kingston on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in the future earlier than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s first wedding ceremony anniversary.

The late Queen led the royal visitors on the wedding ceremony and was joined by the Duke of Sussex who left his child son Archie and spouse Meghan Markle at residence to attend.

The late Duke of Edinburgh additionally made a uncommon public look on the ceremony.

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