Who was Thomas Kingston?
THOMAS Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, has died.
The 45-year-old British financier married the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent in 2019.
The Palace described him as an “exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him”.
Who was Thomas Kingston?
Thomas worked in frontier market investment, and was the director of Devonport Capital.
He was once described as “the most eligible man in London” and previously dated Pippa Middleton in 2011.
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.
His job was to mediate conflicts in Iraq, and he even helped negotiate the release of hostages.
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 is Thomas Kingston’s wife Lady Gabriella?
Thomas’ wife, Lady Gabriella Windsor, is the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
The late Queen and Prince Michael were first cousins through their fathers.
At her birth she was 18th in line to the throne, she currently is 56th in the line of succession.
When did Thomas Kingston die?
Thomas Kingston died on February 27, 2024.
A Palace spokesperson 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 Camilla 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.”
Did Thomas Kingston have any children?
The pair did not have any children.
What was Thomas Kingston’s net worth?
Thomas’ net worth was unknown, but after a career in finance and being married to a Royal, it can be assumed he was worth a lot of money.
