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Inside Lady Gabriella’s wedding to Thomas Kingston at St George’s chapel – where the late Queen’s cousin, 42, wore a stunning Luisa Beccaria gown – as she mourns his sudden death, aged 45

Thomas Kingston, Lady Gabriella Windsor’s husband, has died aged 45, Buckingham Palace announced this evening.

Mr Kingston, who married the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent in 2019, was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening, with emergency services called to the scene shortly after 6pm.

His wife 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 ‘great shock to the whole family’.


An inquest will be held to establish the cause of death but there are no suspicious circumstances and no other parties involved.

The couple had only enjoyed five years of marriage together, as they tied the knot at St George’s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle, surrounded by family and friends, on May 18, 2019.

The couple tied the knot at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle, surrounded by family and friends, on May 18, 2019

The couple tied the knot at St George’s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle, surrounded by family and friends, on May 18, 2019

Lady Gabriella, who is not a working member of the Royal Family, released a personal photo she took of her husband, showing him smiling and dressed in a casual pink shirt as he stood near a stretch of water in the sunshine.


In a statement with Mr Kingston’s family, she 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.’

King Charles and Queen Camilla have sent their ‘most heartfelt thoughts and prayers’ to Lady Kingston and Mr Kingston’s family.

The late Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, the Duke of Sussex, Princess Anne and the Middletons led the guests when Lady Gabriella Windsor married Thomas Kingston in the biggest society wedding five years ago.


Other royals at the chapel included Sarah, Duchess of York with her ex-husband Prince Andrew, their daughter Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Marpelli Mozzi.

The beaming bride arrived at St George’s chapel in a claret-coloured vintage car, accompanied by her father Prince Michael of Kent.

She stunned in an ivory lace gown by Italian designer Luisa Beccaria, featuring a bateau neckline, sheer embroidered sleeves and an A-line skirt.

The royal couple looked happier than ever as they exited St George's Chapel following their wedding ceremony

 The royal couple looked happier than ever as they exited St George’s Chapel following their wedding ceremony


The bride stunned in an ivory lace gown by Italian designer Luisa Beccaria, featuring a bateau neckline, sheer embroidered sleeves and an A-line skirt

The bride stunned in an ivory lace gown by Italian designer Luisa Beccaria, featuring a bateau neckline, sheer embroidered sleeves and an A-line skirt

Lady Gabriella Windsor and Prince Michael of Kent arrive for her wedding to Thomas Kingston at St George's Chapel

Lady Gabriella Windsor and Prince Michael of Kent arrive for her wedding to Thomas Kingston at St George’s Chapel 

Gabriella, known as Ella to her friends, wore a breathtaking six-metre long veil, which was arranged by the designer on the steps of the chapel.

She selected the Russian Fringe-style tiara, also worn by her grandmother, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, and mother, Princess Michael of Kent, on their wedding days.


The dazzling diamonds of the headpiece glittered beneath Lady Gabriella’s long white veil as she made her entrance at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Meanwhile, Thomas, who was a director of Devonport Capital, specialising in providing finance for companies in ‘frontier economies’, chose a classic morning suit for the big day.

Thomas was a close friend of Pippa Middleton, pictured, with the pair often seen out and about together

Thomas was a close friend of Pippa Middleton, pictured, with the pair often seen out and about together

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York spoke to Dean of Windsor the Right Rev David Conner outside the chapel

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York spoke to Dean of Windsor the Right Rev David Conner outside the chapel


Lady Gabriella Windsor and her father Prince Michael of Kent pictured at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle

Lady Gabriella Windsor and her father Prince Michael of Kent pictured at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle 

The Bristol University graduate previously 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 included roles at Voltan Capital Management and IDC Securities.

Thomas was a close friend of Pippa Middleton and the pair were seen out and about together on numerous occasions.


Lady Gabriella and Thomas Kingston posed on the steps of St George's chapel alongside their bridesmaids and page boys

Lady Gabriella and Thomas Kingston posed on the steps of St George’s chapel alongside their bridesmaids and page boys

Thomas and Lady Gabriella pictured on the steps of the chapel after their wedding at St George's Chapel in Windsor

Thomas and Lady Gabriella pictured on the steps of the chapel after their wedding at St George’s Chapel in Windsor

Thomas pictured as he arrived for his wedding to Lady Gabriella Windsor at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 18, 2019

Thomas pictured as he arrived for his wedding to Lady Gabriella Windsor at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 18, 2019 

Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston pictured leaving St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, following their wedding in 2019

Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston pictured leaving St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, following their wedding in 2019


Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston smiled with their family members as they posed for a photo at St George's

Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston smiled with their family members as they posed for a photo at St George’s 

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

Lady Gabriella, who is a writer and contributing editor, had been dating Thomas for a number of years when he proposed on the island of Sark in 2018. 

Buckingham Palace later released details about the wedding service, with the hymns sung by the congregation including Tell Out My Soul, Be Thou My Vision and Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.


The readings were taken from Ecclesiastes III, Philippians IV, a passage from Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, and O Tell Me The Truth About Love, by WH Auden.

Flowers arrangements inside the chapel featured coral sunset peonies, coral and white roses, white hydrangea, white delphiniums, apricot stocks and seasonal flowers, as well as the creamy ivory ‘Ella’ rose, by David Austin, named after the bride. 

The charming cherry and apple blossom trees that stood outside St George’s were from Hillier Nurseries.

Guests arrived on a vintage Green Line London-Grays bus adorned with a sign that read 'Wedding Day Special'

Guests arrived on a vintage Green Line London-Grays bus adorned with a sign that read ‘Wedding Day Special’ 


Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Sophie Winkleman and Lord Frederick Windsor posed for photos after the wedding

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Sophie Winkleman and Lord Frederick Windsor posed for photos after the wedding 

Gabriella and Thomas were beaming as they exited St George's Chapel after getting married in 2019

Gabriella and Thomas were beaming as they exited St George’s Chapel after getting married in 2019

The couple shared a kiss following their ceremony at Windsor, as they tied the knot during their 2019 wedding

The couple shared a kiss following their ceremony at Windsor, as they tied the knot during their 2019 wedding

Lady Gabriella stood with her mother, Princess Michael, who has previously made headlines for her outspoken comments

Lady Gabriella stood with her mother, Princess Michael, who has previously made headlines for her outspoken comments


Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston waved as they departed St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle

Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston waved as they departed St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle 

St George's Chapel was adorned with pink and white spring flowers for the royal wedding in 2019

St George’s Chapel was adorned with pink and white spring flowers for the royal wedding in 2019

Isabella and Maud Windsor – Lady Gabriella’s nieces – and the other bridesmaids wore ivory dresses with blush underlays and sashes, completed with flower garlands.

The wedding reception was held at Frogmore House, where Harry and Meghan staged their wedding dinner, and the bride and groom cut a cake made by Fiona Cairns, who also made the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s cake. 


The three-tiered confection was crafted from three recipes: fruit cake, Victoria sponge and Limoncello sponge.

It featured pale blush icing, adorned with seasonal sugar flowers and a delicate leaf border, drawing inspiration from the exquisite fabric found within Frogmore House. 

Guests at the reception were served smoked Scottish salmon and asparagus risotto and canapes, as well as Caragh Chocolates from the Isle of Sark, where the couple were engaged. 

The beautiful flower displays at the reception were created by John Plested.


The wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston was the third at St George’s Chapel in less than a year – following the star-studded nuptials of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

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