Thomas Kingston was given a royal farewell today at a funeral attended by Prince William and other members of the royal family.

The body of the financier, who was found dead last month aged 45, was carried in a procession that started at Kensington Palace, the childhood home of his widow, Lady Gabriella Windsor.

The procession ended at Ambassador’s Court at St James’s Palace. A private family funeral was then held at the Chapel Royal, where many royal weddings have taken place, including that of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840.

More recently, Prince George, the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, was baptized there in 2013. And while William was present, Kate stayed home and continued to recover from abdominal surgery she underwent in January.

Lady Gabriella was accompanied at the funeral by her parents, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, her brother, Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife, the actress Sophie Winkleman.

The Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra were also present in the gathering of 140 people.

The King – Lady Gabriella’s second cousin – and the Queen were not present.

Charles is not attending public events while he undergoes treatment for cancer, and the Queen hosted a WOW (Women of the World) reception at Buckingham Palace.

Mr Kingston’s body was later cremated.

Mr Kingston and Lady Gabriella, known as Ella, married in 2019 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, in a ceremony attended by Prince Michael’s cousin Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

They lived in London, but he was visiting his parents at their home in the Cotswolds when he died.

A coroner’s court was told: ‘His father went to walk the dogs. On his return, Mr. Kingston was not in the house. After about 30 minutes his mother went looking for him.”

Katy Skerrett, Gloucestershire’s senior coroner, added: ‘His father forced entry into a locked outbuilding. Mr Kingston was found inside with catastrophic head injuries. A firearm was present at the scene. The police are confident that the death is not suspicious.”

The coroner said a post-mortem examination had been carried out and the preliminary cause of death had been determined as a traumatic wound to the head. She formally opened and suspended the inquest into the death.

Announcing his death last month, Buckingham Palace described Kingston, a financier, as a “much-loved member of the family” who was mourned by King Charles and Queen Camilla. A friend of the couple says: ‘They remained childless, but were happily married until the end.’

After studying economic history at the University of Bristol, Kingston joined the Foreign Office’s Diplomatic Missions Unit in Iraq, where he worked as a project officer for the Iraqi Institute of Peace from 2003 to 2006.

Last month, Lady Gabriella paid tribute to her husband in a joint statement with his family, describing him as an ‘exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him’ – and calling his death a ‘great shock to the whole family’ . .

She released a personal photo she took of her husband, which showed him smiling and wearing a casual pink shirt as he stood by a stretch of water in the sun.

The couple married in 2019 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the late Duke of Edinburgh, among the guests.

Lady Gabriella is the king’s second cousin. They are both great-grandchildren of King George V.

Mr Kingston was a director of Devonport Capital, which specialized in providing financing to companies in frontier economies.

He was a close friend of Pippa Matthews, sister of the Princess of Wales, and the pair are said to have dated in 2011.

Lady Gabriella, who has worked as art and travel director for a branding company, is a writer and editor.

She is also a singer-songwriter and released two bossa nova-inspired songs in 2020 to raise money for charity.

Lady Gabrielle and her husband were last pictured together in public on Valentine’s Day at an event celebrating the works of William Shakespeare.

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After receiving eight nominations over the course of 24 years, Christopher Nolan finally took home the Academy Award for Best Director last night.

The British-American director, 53, who is now based in Los Angeles, appeared emotional as he delivered his heartwarming acceptance speech for his blockbuster Oppenheimer.

Having thanked Universal Studios and his ‘incredible’ cast and crew, the father-of-four moved his focus to his wife Emma Thomas, who has produced all of his films.

He said: ‘Thank you for those who have been there for me and believed in me my whole career […]

‘My family and the incredible Emma Thomas – the producer of all our films and producer of all our children. I love you.’

The Oppenheimer director married his university sweetheart Emma Thomas in 1997 and the couple share four children. He has previously said he fell in love with his wife at first sight.

Christopher and Emma’s eldest daughter Flora, 23, made a brief appearance in his latest film as a woman whose face melted off in a nuclear blast.

But Flora isn’t the only Nolan child who has followed her parents into the creative arts – with her brothers Oliver, Rory and Magnus all having made cameos in at least one of Nolan’s films.

Despite their parents’ high profile in Hollywood, the children side-stepped the red carpet at last night’s Oscars – but were pictured sitting beside them during the ceremony and watching Christopher’s speech with pride. 

Here FEMAIL delves into Christopher Nolan’s family life – after the director praised his wife and four children for their unwavering support. 

‘Incredible’ producer wife Emma Thomas 

Christopher Nolan met his wife Emma Thomas on their first day as students at University College London in 1989.

Emma was born in London but spent time living in the Middle East as a child as a result of her father’s work in the Civil Service.

Christopher and Emma – who studied English Literature and Ancient History – were placed in the same halls of residence and arranged movie screenings as part of their work with UCL’s Film Society.

In 2017, the director was granted an honorary doctorate and told graduating students: ‘We have four children. We have a body of work that we have made together. 

‘So the moral of the story is: pay a lot of attention to who you meet on your first night at your halls of residence.’ 

During his Desert Island Discs interview in 2008, Christopher said: ‘I’ve come to believe in the concept of love at first sight because I realise it actually happened to me.’ 

In 2001, the couple welcomed their daughter Flora together – just one year before the critically acclaimed film Insomnia, starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams, hit screens.

The same year they became parents, the couple opened their own production company Syncopy Films.

Although the couple are fiercely private, they have shed light on their relationship in previous interviews.

In an interview with Variety, Emma gushed about her husband’s most ‘underrated’ quality.

She replied: ‘He’s funny! People think he’s dead serious, they accuse his films of also being so serious.

‘Even in Oppenheimer there are moments I find funny, even in the actor’s expressions. There is humour in his movies, and I don’t think he gets enough credit for it.’

In an interview with Screen Daily in 2018, Emma shed light on their creative partnership and detailed how she’ll often give her husband books she thinks could be adapted on screen.

She joked: ‘Yes, I’ll continue to give him books and he’ll continue to not be excited by some.’ 

In 2018, Christopher said he enjoys working with Emma and writing scripts with his brother because their ‘only agenda is making the best film possible’.

During his appearance on Desert Island Discs, the director – who was promoting Dunkirk at the time – said the key to his success was ‘surrounding yourself with the people who understand and support what it is you’re trying to do, but are unafraid to criticise… You’re looking for honest feedback without an agenda.’

What’s more, Christopher has also previously credited his wife for coming out with the ‘correct answer’ regarding the end of the 2010 movie Inception.

Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Christopher explained how he was constantly being asked if Leonardo DiCaprio’s character Cobb was still dreaming at the end when the movie first came out.

Praising his wife’s interpretation, Christopher said: ‘I think it was Emma who pointed out the correct answer, really, is that the character, Leo’s character – the point of the shot is the character doesn’t care at that point. It’s not a question I comfortably answer.’

Flora Nolan’s devastating Oppenheimer cameo

The couple’s eldest child Flora appears to be following her parents into the creative industry – having studied Collaborative Arts at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Flora supported her father last year when she made a fleeting appearance in Oppenheimer as a woman who is affected by a nuclear bomb. 

In June 2023, Christopher revealed that he cast Flora as a woman whose face melts off in Oppenheimer in the wake of a nuclear bomb explosion.

Speaking to The Telegraph, the director explained: ‘We needed someone to do that small part of a somewhat experimental and spontaneous sequence. So it was wonderful to just have her sort of roll with it.’

Although Christopher admitted that the casting may have seemed strange at first, the director said watching his daughter play that part brought the subject matter really hit home for him.

He added: ‘The point is that if you create the ultimate destructive power it will also destroy those who are near and dear to you. 

‘I suppose this was my way of expressing that in what, to me, were the strongest possible terms.’ 

In an interview that appears on the university’s website, Flora revealed that she is also an aspiring filmmaker and credits her father for showing her how to film on Super 8 movie film.

She said: ‘My dad taught me how to shoot on Super 8 when I was younger and I’ve been into it ever since. I just love the way it looks. 

‘Shooting on film has given me a really great understanding of light and colour and I would love to shoot on larger format if I get a chance.’ 

What’s more, she also revealed that she is following in her mother’s footsteps by producing a short film with two friends. 

On top of this, Flora is also an aspiring musician – and detailed in the interview how she likes to layer ‘ambient sounds’ in her productions.

She added: ‘I’ll record the birds outside or rain or people talking and use that as a starting point. I love singing and it just feels like a really interesting tool to use. 

‘There are a lot of ways you can sample and chop up the human voice to create all kinds of sounds.’

Aspiring photographer Magnus Nolan

Following in his big sister’s footsteps, aspiring photographer Magnus Nolan, 15, also made a brief appearance in one of his father’s films. 

When he was a toddler, Christopher and Emma’s son played James Cobb in Inception.

He only appeared in fleeting moments in the film and was seen from the back playing on a beach in Cobb’s memory.

What’s more, Magnus’ father has been especially supportive of his dream of becoming a photographer.  

In June 2023, Wired magazine published a profile of Christopher Nolan featuring only images his son had taken. 

The following month, Magnus travelled to China with his father to promote Oppenheimer. 

The aspiring photographer also walked the BAFTAs red carpet with his parents in London last month.

Rory Nolan’s working title for The Dark Knight

Like Magnus and Flora, Rory Nolan has also made a cameo in his parents’ films.

Christopher and Emma’s son is credited as the ‘boy on the bridge’ in the 2014 movie Interstellar.

In The Dark Knight Rises, Rory appeared as ‘the boy on the bus’ during one of Batman’s battles.

According to Screen Rant, Nolan names the working titles of his films after his children and The Dark Knight rises was dubbed ‘Rory’s First Kiss’.

The publication reports that Inception was dubbed ‘Oliver’s Arrow’ for a time while Interstellar had the working title of ‘Flora’s Letter’. 

Oliver Nolan’s Oppenheimer insight

In 2006, Christopher and Emma’s eldest son Oliver was only a baby when he appeared in their film The Prestige, starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Michael Cane. 

While promoting Oppenheimer, Christopher shed light on a conversation he’d had with his children about the film.

Speaking to Wired, the director said: ‘I told one of my sons about it as I started to write it, and he literally said to me: “But nobody really worries about that anymore.”

‘Two years later, he’s not saying that. The world’s changed again. And that’s a lesson for all of us, but particularly for the young. The world changes fast.’

As well as paying tribute to his wife in his BAFTA acceptance speech last night, Nolan also recognised campaigning groups who have ‘fought long and hard to reduce the number of nuclear weapons’.

He added: ‘In accepting this I do just want to acknowledge their efforts and point out they show the necessity and potential of efforts for peace.’ 

Oppenheimer won a whopping seven Oscars at Sunday night’s Academy Awards – while rival Barbie only won one.

The historical epic directed by Christopher Nolan swept the major categories with wins for Best Actor Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr. and Nolan – with the film also winning Best Picture.

In contrast, Barbie, who memorably won against Oppenheimer in the ‘Barbenheimer’ box office showdown over the summer, walked away with just one award for Best Original Song for What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish and Finneas McConnell. 

Downey Jr. jokingly thanked his ‘terrible childhood’ as he finally won an Oscar for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss, was delighted as he took to the stage –  after host Jimmy Kimmel made a very awkward quip about his drug use.

The veteran actor – who has acted for over five decades –  took home the Academy Award over stiff competition including Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction, Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon, Ryan Gosling, Barbie, and Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things.

The talented star took to the podium to showcase his signature wit and even joked about his ‘terrible childhood’ while accepting the honor.

He said: ‘Thank you, thank you. Ah — thanks, Sam, thanks, fellas. You only flubbed one line. I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and The Academy, in that order.

‘I’d like to thank my — veterinarian — I meant wife, Susan Downey over there. She found me a snarling rescue pet and you loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here. Thank you.’

The talented actor went on talk about how much he needed his role in Oppenheimer while thanking director Christopher Nolan and castmates Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy.

Update, 9-3-24: Nelson Thomas underwent surgery to amputate his foot on Tuesday, March 5. The challenge alum shared post-surgery photos via a slideshow on TikTok days after the procedure, he wrote that he felt “truly blessed.”

“The moment I moved my knee for the first time and witnessed it in person was truly remarkable,” he captioned the post.

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The moment I moved my knee for the first time and witnessed it in person was truly remarkable. – – #March 5th #amputee #belowkneeamputation #blessed

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The Challenge‘S Nelson Thomas Nearly a year after he was seriously injured in a car accident, he faces another obstacle.

Thomas, 35, announced on Sunday, February 11, that he will undergo surgery to amputate his foot on the first anniversary of the accident.

“March 5, 2023 remains vivid in my memory, a lingering presence in my thoughts,” Thomas wrote via Instagram. “I consciously embrace it as the start of a new chapter. I choose amputation and am determined to recognize March 5 and redefine its meaning in my life.”

He added: “Get ready, amputation world! I’m on my way! I am scheduled for surgery on March 5, 2024.”

Thomas’ post included photos of the crash and its aftermath, along with a recording of him discussing the surgery with his doctor.

“I have to ask myself what kind of life I want to live and what quality of life I want to live,” he said in the clip. “I think I’ve come to terms with it and it’s time.”

The MTV star before shared a video of him working out in the gym. “Let us embrace the challenges, weather the storm and overcome adversity. I won’t run away. I will face my challenges and leave a lasting impact that people will not forget….” he captioned the post.

In March 2023, Thomas was pulled from a burning vehicle by a Minnesota Vikings player KJ Osborn and three other strangers in Austin, Texas. He suffered an ankle injury in the accident and underwent several operations. (We weekly later confirmed that Thomas was charged with a misdemeanor DWI for the incident.)

“The bone is broken again, it’s out of place. It doesn’t cure everything,” Thomas said tearfully in an emotional September 2023 Instagram video. “I have been in pain for the past two weeks, but I thought it was due to my overexertion in physiotherapy and in the gym. I found out that where they had the screws and plates, the bone broke. It didn’t heal.”

Thomas learned from his doctor that his condition was so serious that he had only two choices: amputation or ankle fusion surgery, a procedure that fuses the ankle bone together as one and is often used in arthritis patients, the doctor said. Cleveland Clinic. Thomas stated at the time that he was going to get a second opinion.

The following month, Thomas said that after seeing three specialists, he was going to give stem cell research a try because he was “afraid” of a new procedure. The reality star revealed his plans to go to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to undergo treatment before opting for surgery.

“I have finally decided on the route I am going to follow. I want to thank the man upstairs and everyone who has supported me on this journey,” Thomas wrote in October 2023. Instagram role. “I’m very grateful to my @dr.akhan and I can’t wait to move forward with the procedure. Tomorrow to Mexico! What does that say? Viva, viva la Mexico aka Cabo .”

Thomas started his reality TV career on MTV’s Are you the one? He continued to compete The challenge, in nine seasons since 2016. Despite reaching the final round twice, he failed to win. Thomas has the dubious distinction of having lost 54 straight Daily Challenges, the worst streak for any male competitor.

Gigi Hadid looked as radiant as ever as she attended the Miu Miu dinner during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday with a slew of stars.

The 28-year-old model opted for a casual chic look for the event by pairing a white top with a brown knee-length skirt.

The beauty also wore black tights and added height to her frame with matching heels.

Gigi complemented her outfit with a beige jacket and complimented her outfit with a black belt and matching clutch bag.

She let her blonde locks fall down her shoulders and finished her look with a simple gold necklace.

Also in attendance was The Crown star Emma Corrin, who showed off their crazy fashion sense by donning a red track jacket and matching skirt from the designer.

The actor paired their look with chunky black patent leather shoes as they posed for photos at the fashion dinner.

After her catwalk debut at the Miu Miu show, Kristin Scott Thomas cut a chic figure in a black jeweled dress and matching coat.

The veteran British actress showed off her timeless sense of style by completing her outfit with relaxed black loafers.

Also in attendance was model Amelia Gray Hamlin, who opted for a sports-inspired look by donning a cropped navy blue polo shirt and matching skirt.

Nina Dobrev put on a leggy show in a camel suede button-down mini dress paired with matching heels.

Maddie Siegler opted for a more relaxed look, with a gray cropped jacket and a flirty matching miniskirt.

Gigi is currently being romanced by actor Bradley Cooper. The pair confirmed their relationship last month by holding hands in London.

The Maestro star – who was snubbed by the Oscars in the Best Director category – strengthened their relationship as they walked hand in hand.

In December, it was reported that Bradley had purchased a house near his girlfriend’s horse farm in Pennsylvania.

The residence is reportedly close to Gigi’s mother Yolanda Hadid’s $4 million ranch in New Hope, which has a population of less than 3,000.

Yolanda moved into the 32-acre estate in 2017 and it has since become a safe haven for Gigi and her younger siblings – models Bella Hadid and Anwar Hadid.

The report comes after Gigi and Bradley previously enjoyed a night out at an off-Broadway play last November.

The model and actor saw Danny And The Deep Blue Sea, starring Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott.

Bradley and Gigi were introduced by his former partner and the mother of his daughter, Irina Shayk, 37.

Gigi was introduced to Bradley through Irina [Shayk] and their mutual friends in the industry,” a source told The Messenger.

“Gigi and Irina have been close over the years while working together, and Gigi and Bradley have hung out before, but in social situations it has always been amicable,” the source continued.

Bradley and Irina, who split in 2019 after four years together, share 6-year-old daughter Lea, while Gigi co-parents her 3-year-old daughter Khai with ex Zayn Malik.

“Gigi and Bradley recently hooked up and bonded over their daughters when Bradley asked her out,” the source said before adding:

He pursued her and she was definitely interested and excited.”

Earlier last year, Gigi was linked to Leonardo DiCaprio, and her new romance with Bradley calls for something a little quieter.

Love Island’s Ella Thomas risked an awkward encounter with her ex-boyfriend Tyrique Hyde at the Bacardi Rum x Move Good BRITs afterparty at The Brewery in London on Saturday.

The Scottish model, 23, showed off her stunning figure in a black satin and lace mini dress as she posed with pal Yvonne Victoria.

Meanwhile, footballer Tyrique, 24, cut a stylish figure in khaki cargo trousers, a white T-shirt and trainers.

They were joined by fellow Love Island stars Chloe Burrows, Danica Taylor and Samira Mighty, as well as host Maya Jama.

AJ Odudu, Giggs, Aitch and Ella Eyre were also at the party, hosted by Capital Xtra DJ Manny Norte.

Last week, MailOnline revealed that Ella and Tyrique have split after six months together.

Ella unfollowed Tyrique on Instagram, and he did the same: the exes deleted all traces of each other from the platform.

It comes just 11 days after the pair celebrated Valentine’s Day together and Tyrique treated Ella to a Louis Vuitton bag worth £1,200 as well as a romantic meal and hotel stay, decorating the room with love heart-shaped balloons.

Ella and Tyrique met in a nightclub before starring on Love Island together last summer, but they soon developed feelings for each other in the villa.

MailOnline reported in November that their romance was ‘hanging by a thread’ and that they had even secretly split before giving their relationship one last chance.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Ella and Tyrique have decided it’s time to go their separate ways.

‘They love each other so much but they often struggle to get along and as viewers saw in the villa they were always arguing.

“This time things didn’t end well… and they both deleted all recent photos of each other from their respective Instagram profiles, as well as all Snapchat content.

“They also unfollowed each other… it definitely feels like this breakup is final.”

Ella and Tyrique came third on the latest summer series of Love Island, losing out in the top two positions to runners-up Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki and winners Jess Harding and Sammy Root.

Their split means Whitney and Lochan are the only couple from the top three still together after Jess and Sammy ended their romance shortly after winning the £50,000 cash prize.

During their time on the show, Ella and Tyrique often argued, but their feelings for each other prevailed.

MailOnline has reached out to Ella and Tyrique’s representatives for comment.

Their romance was shaken again during Casa Amor’s loyalty test when Ella chose to recouple with Ouzy See, which shook Ty’s pride.

In November, MailOnline revealed that problems in the couple’s relationship caused them to pull out of attending ITV’s annual Palooza at the last minute, but sources said at the time that they were still trying to get their romance back on track.

Ella has achieved success since finding fame on the show, with her fanbase reaching one million followers.

She also signed a lucrative ambassador deal with PrettyLittleThing, directing her own collections and shooting in Los Angeles for the brand.

Thomas Kingston And Dame Gabriella Kingston‘s royal love story was cut short when Thomas died in February 2024 at the age of 45.

Thomas’ family – including Gabriella, who is too King Charles III‘s second cousin – said in a statement at the time that his death came “as a great shock” to his loved ones. The tribute remembered Thomas as “an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him.”

The sudden loss came less than five years after Thomas and Gabriella tied the knot in May 2019. Thomas was previously in a relationship Princess Kate Middleton‘s sister, Pippa Middletonwhile Gabriella previously dated a journalist Aatish Taseer.

Keep scrolling for a look back at Thomas and Gabriella’s romance:

May 2017

After meeting through mutual friends years ago, Thomas and Gabriella attended Pippa’s wedding James Matthews together.

September 2018

Buckingham Palace announced Thomas and Gabriella’s engagement.

“Prince and Princess Michael of Kent are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Lady Gabriella Windsor to Mr Thomas Kingston,” the statement read, noting that the proposal had taken place a month earlier in Sark, one of the Channel Islands for the coast of the United States. coast of France.

May 2019

The pair married at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. Gabriella wore a dress from the Italian designer Luisa Beccaria and a tiara her mother wore on her own wedding day.

The event was attended by members of the royal family, among others Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Harry, Prince Andreas And Princess Anne. Pippa was also present.

September 2022

Thomas and Gabriella paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth at the monarch’s funeral.

June 2023

The pair were pictured laughing next to Charles and Queen Camille during the Royal Ascot racing event.

February 2024

Thomas and Gabriella had made public appearances together a few weeks before Thomas’ death when they joined Camilla at a Celebration of Shakespeare event on Valentine’s Day. The couple all posed for photos with smiles at the Feb. 14 event, with Thomas’ blue scarf matching his wife’s blouse.

Days after Thomas died on Feb. 25, a court official said We weekly in a statement that an investigation had been opened into his death.

‘Please note that HM senior coroner for Gloucestershire, Mrs. Katy Skerrettwill open the inquest into the death of Mr Thomas Henry Robin Kingston at Gloucestershire Coroner’s Court on Friday 1 March 2024 at 2pm,” the February 29 statement said.

Gloucestershire Police previously said this in a statement Hello! that Thomas’ death was ‘not treated as suspicious’.

An investigation has been opened Thomas Kingston‘s death.

‘Please note that HM senior coroner for Gloucestershire, Mrs. Katy Skerrettwill open the inquest into the death of Mr Thomas Henry Robin Kingston at Gloucestershire Coroner’s Court at 2pm on Friday 1 March 2024,” a court official said. We weekly in a statement on Thursday, February 29.

Thomas, who was married to Dame Gabriella Kingstondied on Sunday, February 25 at the age of 45.

“We were called by the ambulance service at 6.25pm ​​on Sunday to a report of the death of a 45-year-old man at an address in the Cotswolds,” Gloucestershire Police said in a statement. Hello! at the time. “The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

Gabriella, 42, and her family members confirmed Thomas’ death in a statement on Tuesday, February 27.

“It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother,” the statement said. “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 entire family and we ask that you respect our privacy as we mourn his passing.”

Gabriella is the daughter of the Prince And Princess Michael of Kentcousins ​​of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Gabriella is a second cousin of King Charles III.

“The King and Queen have been informed of Thomas’s death and join Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all who knew him in mourning a beloved member of the family,” said a statement on behalf of Charles, 75, and wife Queen Camille read. “In particular, Their Majesties send their most sincere thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and the entire Kingston family.”

Thomas was previously in a relationship Princess Kate Middleton‘s sister, Pippa Middleton. He got engaged to Gabriella in August 2018 on the Isle of Sark, located in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy, France. They married a year later in May 2019 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.

For their wedding, Gabriella wore a custom dress made by an Italian designer Luisa Beccaria.

“She’s such a modern girl,” Beccaria said Fashion in 2019. “She is very elegant and terribly smart. She works hard. [For her wedding gown,] she didn’t want to delve too much into the past and do something so formal. However, we have tried to incorporate a bit of tradition into it. She wanted to be spontaneous. She didn’t want too much volume in the dress, so it’s quite skimpy in the front, which helps show off her real figure and body.”

St George’s Chapel also played host to Gabriella’s cousins Prince Harry And Princess Eugenie‘s respective weddings Meghan Markle And Jack Brooksbank later that year.

Royal fans have taken to social media to express their grief and offer their condolences following the sudden death of Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor.

Buckingham Palace announced Kingston’s death at the age of 45 on Tuesday evening, saying the financier was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday, with emergency services arriving on the scene shortly after 6pm.

Since the palace’s announcement, a number of well-wishers have posted emotional messages of support on both X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram.

One person wrote on X: ‘Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Thomas Kingston. May your sleep be peaceful and serene. Sincere condolences to Lady Gabriella Windsor, all family and friends at this devastating time. Their wedding, like the beautiful couple, was a dream.”

Also on May his soul rest in peace.’

Another person offered their condolences on the platform, writing, “Rest in peace Thomas Kingston,” followed by four crying emojis.

A royal fan account on Instagram called ‘themountbattenwindsors’, which has 83,400 followers, also posted a message, accompanied by a photo of Lady Gabriella and Mr Kingston from their 2019 wedding.

The post reiterated the news of Mr Kingston’s death and ended with: ‘My thoughts and prayers are with Lady Gabriella and the rest of Thomas’ family.’

It racked up more than 1,000 likes and nearly 60 comments in just two hours.

One person recalled that the couple had gotten married just a few years ago, writing, “Aren’t they married very recently?” This is so sad!! My thoughts and prayers for the family!’

Another said: ‘I’m so sorry to hear this…so sad. Love goes out to the Royal Family, but especially to Gabriella, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Lord and Lady Frederick Winsdor and Maud and Isabella.”

Maud and Isabella are the daughters of Lady Gabriella’s brother Lord Frederick and his wife Sophie Winkleman.

A third person commented: ‘Far too young to die, something terrible must have happened. I hope he can now rest in peace and wish Lady Gabriella all the strength she needs to deal with this now. Please be strong and don’t lose faith. Sending you all the best wishes.”

Another royal fan account, ‘british._royal’, posted a similar message on Instagram, wishing: ‘Condolences to the family.’

Lady Gabriella paid tribute to her financier husband in a joint statement with his family, describing him as an ‘exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him’. His tragic death was described as a ‘major shock to the whole family’.

An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of death, but there are no suspicious circumstances and no other parties involved.

A statement on behalf of Lady Gabriella Kingston and Mr Kingston’s family said: ‘It is with the deepest sadness 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 entire family and we ask that you respect our privacy as we mourn his passing.”

King Charles and Queen Camilla have sent their “most sincere thoughts and prayers” to Lady Kingston and Mr Kingston’s family.

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

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

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Lady Gabriella’s parents, both attended a memorial service at St. George’s Chapel for King Constantine of Greece today.

Prince Michael was cousins ​​of the late Queen Elizabeth through their father.

It is understood Prince William’s absence from today’s memorial was not related to Mr Kingston’s death.

Kensington Palace announced earlier in the day that the Prince of Wales had withdrawn from the memorial service due to a personal matter.

Lady Gabriella, known to her friends as Ella, and her late husband married in 2019 at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

The wedding reception took place at Frogmore House, the former residence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Lady Gabriella is not a working member of the royal family and does not perform any public duties.

Mr Kingston, known as Tom, had been a director of Devonport Capital since 2017.

Lady Gabriella Windsor has lost her husband – who passed away suddenly aged 45 – Buckingham Palace has announced. 

The late Queen’s cousin, 42, is the daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, and paid tribute to Thomas Kingston in a joint statement with his family, describing him as an ‘exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him’.

Thomas was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 6pm. 

His wife and family described his death as a ‘great shock’. An inquest will be held to establish the cause of death but there are no suspicious circumstances and no other parties involved.

The King and Queen sent their condolences to Lady Gabriella, who tied the knot with her late husband at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in 2019.

The wedding reception was held at Frogmore House, the former residence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Lady Gabriella wore a lace gown by Italian designer Luisa Beccaria. Embroidered with flowers and embellishments, layers of blush-coloured tulle and organdie created the body of the wedding gown under the lace, fanning out for a long train.

Known as Ella, the bride had a creamy ivory Ella rose in her bouquet alongside myrtle, a tradition in many royal bridal flower arrangements. The bridesmaids and pageboys wore outfits by the same designer.

Isabella and Maud Windsor – Lady Gabriella’s nieces – and the other bridesmaids wore cream dresses with blush underlays and sashes, with flower rings in their hair in a similar style to the bouquet. 

The young royal was born on April 23 1981. Her mother, Princess Michael, has made headlines over the years for her outspoken comments, being dubbed ‘Princess Pushy’ by the press.

Her parents married in 1978 and she has one older sibling, her brother Lord Frederick, known as Freddie, who hit the headlines after admitting to using drugs at university.

Lord Frederick married Peep Show actress Sophie Winkleman in 2009 and the pair have two children together.

Lady Gabriella studied at both Brown University in the US and the University of Oxford, with degrees in Comparative Literature and Social Anthropology.

She is a writer and contributing editor, working with The London Magazine amid other publications.

Not a ‘working royal’, she is also board director for the Playing for Change Foundation, a non-profit organisation aiming to improve education through music. 

Lady Gabriella has also dabbled in the arts herself, and in 2020 released two songs as a singer-songwriter – Out of Blue and Bam Bam to help raise money for charity.  

Prior to her husband, Lady Gabriella dated journalist Aatish Taseer, who previously wrote a tell-all Vanity Fair article which claimed they swam naked in the Buckingham Palace pool.

She had been dating Thomas for a number of years when he proposed while they were on the island of Sark in 2018.

Thomas was a director of Devonport Capital, which specialises in providing finance for companies in ‘frontier economies’.

The Bristol University graduate worked in Baghdad, Iraq, according to the Telegraph, working to procure the release of hostages after joining the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the Foreign Office.

His financial career credentials include roles at Voltan Capital Management and IDC Securities.

Thomas is a close friend of Pippa Middleton – the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister – with the pair seen out and about together on numerous occasions.

He attended her wedding to James Matthews in May 2017, accompanied by Lady Gabriella.

Since their marriage, Lady Gabriella and her husband were known to attend a myriad of events on the royal calendar, having made appearances at Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee two years ago as well as her funeral that same year.

In 2022, Lady Gabriella appeared to collapse as the late Queen’s coffin arrived at Westminster Hall, Hello reported.

She attended the intimate service with her parents and husband and was seen standing in line with other members of the Royal Family as Her Majesty’s coffin was brought inside.

Video shows a member of staff rushing over to assist and Mr Kingston turning around to help his wife.

Photos taken later in the service show Lady Gabriella missing from the line-up, although she was able to leave the Hall arm-in-arm with her husband. 

Despite her fainting, the service continued without further incident. 

She wasn’t seen again during the service, however she was later photographed leaving hand-in-hand with her husband Thomas. 

Lady Gabriella was known to have a close relationship with the monarch, who attended her wedding in 2019. 

At the time, a photograph of the bride leaning down to chat to Queen Elizabeth, who was beaming with joy, went viral on social media. 

In the summer, Lady Gabriella and Thomas were also spotted at the Royal Ascot with King Charles and Queen Camilla.

They were also seen at a Chanel exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum that same year. 

The King and Queen have sent their ‘most heartfelt thoughts and prayers’ to Lady Gabriella and Thomas’s family.

A statement on behalf of Lady Gabriella and Thomas’s family said: ‘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.’

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: ‘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.’

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Lady Gabriella’s parents, both attended a memorial service at St George’s Chapel today for King Constantine of Greece. 

It’s understood that Prince William’s absence from the memorial today was not linked to Mr Kingston’s death.