Who is Thomas Kingston? Husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor found dead aged 45
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Almost six years ago, Thomas Kingston, a financier, got married into the royal family following a summer proposal on the island of Sark.
He married Lady Gabriella Kingston, who is the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and is in the 56th position for the throne.
According to an inquest report, Tom, who was 45 years old and commonly referred to by that name, passed away on Sunday due to a severe injury to his head that was caused by a firearm discovered near his corpse in an outhouse located at his parents' residence in the Cotswolds.
Katy Skerrett, who is a high-ranking official responsible for investigating deaths, mentioned that Mr Kingston had eaten midday meal with his parents in their abode. Once they were done with lunch, his father left to take the dogs for a stroll. However, upon his return, Mr Kingston was nowhere to be found inside the residence.
Roughly half an hour after that, the lad's mother set out to search for him. Upon hearing no replies, the boy's father proceeded to barge into a secured structure.
Ms. Skerrett stated during the inquest that the individual discovered Mr. Kingston deceased due to a severe head injury. A firearm was also found at the location. Emergency services were summoned, and the police have concluded that there is no suspicion surrounding the death.
Dr. Jones, who is a specialist in examining tissues and organs, has carried out an analysis on the deceased and has reported that the likely cause of death is a severe injury to the head.
Mr. Kingston and Pippa Middleton were good friends, often seen together at various events. Pippa Middleton is the sister of the Princess of Wales.
He went to her marriage with James Matthews in May 2017, with the company of Lady Gabriella, who goes by the name 'Ella'.
Lady Gabriella Kingston and Thomas Kingston depart from St. George's Chapel in the Windsor Castle premises after tying the knot.
Following the unexpected passing of Lady Gabriella's relative, the King, who happens to be her second cousin, conveyed his sincere condolences and prayers to her family.
Mr Kingston proposed to Lady Gabriella during their vacation on Sark Island in August 2018 after being in a committed relationship for several years.
In May 2019, the couple tied the knot during a midday ceremony held at St George's Chapel which is located within the premises of Windsor Castle.
Their marriage celebration took place in a 15th-century place within a year after the fancy wedding ceremonies of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in May 2018 and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank in October of the same year.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. However, Harry chose to leave his wife Meghan and their recently born son Archie at home and attended the event alone.
It was made known by Buckingham Palace that Thomas Kingston has passed away.
At the ceremony, there were many notable people in attendance such as Julian Fellowes, the person responsible for creating Downton Abbey, Nicky Haslam, a famous designer, and the relatives of the late Princess of Wales, including her mother and father Carole and Michael Middleton, and her siblings Pippa and James, who came with their significant others.
Meghan and Harry decided to have their wedding dinner at Frogmore House, which was also the location for their wedding reception.
Mr. Kingston's professional experience has largely revolved around the finance sector, and he has acquired a variety of qualifications throughout his career. His most recent job was serving as a director for Devonport Capital, a firm that concentrates on supplying funding for businesses located in "frontier economies."
As per Devonport Capital's website, he initially began his career in the Foreign Office.
In the year 2003, he assumed the role of project supervisor for an Iraq-based "conflict resolution project" funded by the government.
As per the Telegraph, he was present in Baghdad and engaged in the task of securing the freedom of captives, having enlisted with the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the Foreign Office.
Mr Kingston became a member of Schroder's Asset Management in London in 2006. Afterward, in 2012, he began working for Voltan Capital Management.
After a span of five years, he assumed the position of director at Devonport Capital Ltd.
He graduated from Bristol University and earned a bachelor's degree in economic history. He also became a chartered financial analyst.
