Pippa Middleton, ex-husband of Lady Gabriella, dies

Famous

By Samantha Ibrahim

Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor and ex-boyfriend of Pippa Middleton, has died at the age of 45.

Kingston died in Gloucestershire on Sunday and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 6pm. His cause of death has not yet been determined.

The financier and the publisher, 42, married in 2019.

Gabriella is the daughter of the Prince of Kent, first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth.

“It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother,” said a statement on behalf of Gabriella, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Jill Kingston, Mrs. Joanna Connolly and Mrs. Emma Murray.

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

King Charles and Queen Camilla were also informed of Kingston’s death, and Buckingham Palace said the monarchs “join Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all those who knew him in mourning a much-loved member of the family.” of the family”.

“In particular, Their Majesties send their deepest thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and the entire Kingston family,” the Palace said.

Gabriella and Kingston married at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 18, 2019, and do not share any children.

Queen Elizabeth and the late Prince Philip attended their special day.

The socialite is the second cousin of Charles, 75, and was present at his coronation last May.

In 2011, Kingston and Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa dated for a time.

Pippa, 40, is now married to her husband James Matthews and remained friends with Kingston.

When Pippa married the hedge fund manager, 48, in 2017, Kingston attended the celebration.

Matthew and the mother of three were guests at Gabriella and Kingston’s wedding.

Gabriella is currently 56th in line to the British throne and over the years has often been seen at royal family events with her late spouse.

The contributor to London magazine and the stock analyst They were present at the Queen’s 2022 Platinum Jubilee, as well as her funeral that same year and at Royal Ascot.