A HEARTBREAKING tribute has been paid by Lady Gabriella Kingston to her “exceptional” husband Thomas “who lit up the lives of all who knew him”.
The 45-year-old British businessman’s tragic death was announced this evening.
Thomas’ wife, Lady Gabriella Windsor, is the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
The couple married on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
A heart-wrenching statement on behalf of Lady Gabriella Kingston, Mr Martin and Mrs Jill Kingston, Mrs Joanna Connolly and Mrs Emma Murray read: “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 Palace spokesperson confirmed his death: “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.”
King Charles and Camilla have now also paid tribute.
Their statement reads: “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.”
Thomas worked in frontier market investment, and was the director of Devonport Capital.
He was once described as “the most eligible man in London”.
Thomas graduated from the University of Bristol with a bachelor’s degree in economic history, according to The Telegraph.
He worked in the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office, and for almost three years worked in Baghdad as a project officer for the Iraqi Institute of Peace.
Thomas then moved into finance, working as an equity analyst for global asset management firm Schroders.
He was managing director of Voltan Capital Management until April 2017.
In September 2018, it was announced that Thomas was engaged to Lady Gabriella Windsor, who’s 51st in line to the throne.
The late Queen led the royal guests at the wedding, including Prince Harry.
