This is news that shakes up the British royal family. This Tuesday, February 27, Buckingham Palace announced the sudden death of Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, at the age of 45. “Tom was an exceptional man who brightened the lives of all who knew him. His death was a big shock for the whole family. and we ask that you respect our privacy as we mourn his passing“, we can read in a press release. If his wife and family mourn the loss of this loved one, Pippa Middleton, Kate Middleton’s sister, must, she too, to be upset by the disappearance of the businessman. And for good reason, the mother of Arthur, Grace and Rose had a brief love affair with the deceased.
Pippa Middleton and Thomas Kingston have, in fact, been as a couple for a few months in 2013. Despite their separation, Kate Middleton’s sister and Lady Gabriella Windsor’s husband remained on very good terms. In 2017, Catherine Middleton’s daughter had invited his ex and his new partner to his wedding with James Matthews. Two years later, the businessman, in turn, invited Pippa Middleton to his union with Lady Gabriella Windsor.
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Death of Thomas Kingston: what are the causes of his death?
As reported The Daily Mail, this Tuesday, February 27, Thomas Kingston was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire, Sunday February 25. While the circumstances of his death are still unclear, “an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of death, but there are no suspicious circumstances and no other parties are involved” it was clarified. After being informed of the sad news, Charles III and Camilla Parker Bowles sent their “deepest thoughts and prayers” to journalist and singer, Gabriella Windsor and the Kingston family: “The king and queen (…) join the prince and princess Michael of Kentas well as to all those who knew him, to mourn a much loved member of the family”, said Buckingham’s spokesperson. The year 2024 is off to a bad start for the British royal family. In addition to the death of Thomas Kingston, at the end of January, Sarah Ferguson revealed that she was suffering from skin cancer, then, on February 5, Charles III also announced that he was affected by cancer. Kate Middleton’s state of health is of particular concern to fans of royalty since Kensington Palace informed on January 17 that the Princess of Wales had undergone abdominal surgery. Prince William’s wife is now convalescing until Easter, but her state of health remains very secret for the moment.
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