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Inside Lady Gabriella's wedding to Thomas Kingston at St George's chapel - where the late Queen's cousin wore

Inside Lady Gabriellas wedding to Thomas Kingston at St Georges chapel  
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Thomas Kingston, Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, has died aged 45, Buckingham Palace announced this evening.

By Rebekah Absalom

Published: 20:37 GMT, 27 February 2024 | Updated: 21:35 GMT, 27 February 2024

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.

Lady Gabriella 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'.

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.

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

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

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 of 2019.

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 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

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

Thomas Kingston (right) was a director of Devonport Capital, which specialises in providing finance for firms in 'frontier economies'
Thomas Kingston (right) was a director of Devonport Capital, which specialises in providing finance for firms in 'frontier economies'
Thomas (right) smiles as he arrives at the chapel
Thomas (right) smiles as he arrives at the chapel

Thomas Kingston (right) was all smiles as he arrived 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
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 

An official photograph from the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston
An official photograph from the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston

An official photograph from the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston

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.

Gabriella, known as Ella to her friends, wore a breathtaking six-metre 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.

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.

Lady Gabriella Windsor is photographed arriving at St George's Chapel with her father Prince Michael of Kent
Lady Gabriella Windsor is photographed arriving at St George's Chapel with her father Prince Michael of Kent

Lady Gabriella Windsor is photographed arriving at St George's Chapel with her father Prince Michael of Kent

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

Thomas was a close friend of Pippa Middleton, 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

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

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

The Queen looked overjoyed as she beamed outside St George's chapel, carrying the order of service for the wedding
The Queen looked overjoyed as she beamed outside St George's chapel, carrying the order of service for the wedding
Prince Harry and The Queen shared a smile as they spoke after leaving the royal wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston
Prince Harry and The Queen shared a smile as they spoke after leaving the royal wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston

The Queen looked overjoyed as she beamed outside St George's Chapel, carrying the order of service for the wedding

Harry appeared to make his grandfather Philip laugh at the occasion as the two spoke after the ceremony
Harry appeared to make his grandfather Philip laugh at the occasion as the two spoke after the ceremony

Harry appeared to make his grandfather Philip laugh at the occasion as the two spoke after the ceremony 

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.

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.

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

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

Lady Gabriella Windsor's stunning ring could be seen through her exquisite bouquet
Lady Gabriella Windsor's stunning ring could be seen through her exquisite bouquet

Lady Gabriella Windsor's stunning ring could be seen through her exquisite bouquet

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

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

A bridesmaid arrives for the wedding  which took place in the grounds of Windsor Castle
A bridesmaid arrives for the wedding  which took place in the grounds of Windsor Castle
One of the bridesmaids at the royal wedding
One of the bridesmaids at the royal wedding

Two of the young bridesmaids arrive for the wedding which took place in the grounds of Windsor Castle

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Sophie Winkleman and Lord Frederick Windsor pose after the wedding
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Sophie Winkleman and Lord Frederick Windsor pose after the wedding

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Sophie Winkleman and Lord Frederick Windsor pose after the wedding 

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

Lady Gabriella stands 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

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

Members of the royal family wave at the bride and groom after the wedding at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle
Members of the royal family wave at the bride and groom after the wedding at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle

Members of the royal family wave at the bride and groom after the wedding at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle 

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. 

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. Flower displays at the reception were created by John Plested. 

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