Updated Wednesday, February 28, 2024-08:50
Thomas Kingston
, husband of
Lady Gabriella Kingston , daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, died last Sunday at the age of 45,
Buckingham Palace
, the official residence of the British royal family,
reported this Tuesday .
Kingston's body was found in a house in Gloucestershire, western England.
According to some media, the death of Kingston - close to Prince William, heir to the British crown -
was not the reason why the Prince of Wales did not attend the religious service this Tuesday in memory of the deceased Constantine II of Greece
, which was held in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "
King Charles III and Queen Camilla
have been informed of Thomas' death and join Prince Michael of Kent and all those who knew him in mourning a much-loved member of their family. the family".
"In particular, Their Majesties send their deepest thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and the entire Kingston family," the palace source added.
Gabriella Kingston and her husband's parents, Martin and Jill Kingston, said in a statement that
Thomas Kingston's death has been a "great shock to the entire family
. "
"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 illuminated the lives of all who knew him
. His death has been a great shock to the entire family and we ask Please respect our privacy while we mourn his passing," the note reads.
There will be an investigation to determine the causes of his death, but
there are no suspicious circumstances or other parties involved
, according to local media.
Lady Gabriella and Kingston - who worked in the finance sector - were married at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in May 2019.