Inside Thomas Kingston’s final days with wife Lady Gabriella Windsor before his tragic death at age 45

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Lady Gabriella Windsor’s late husband Thomas Kingston’s final days before his tragic death have been disclosed.

The financier died at the age of 45 on Sunday in Gloucestershire, England. He was found deceased at a home and emergency services were called at around 6:25 p.m.

His death is not being ruled as suspicious and an inquest will be made.

A friend who saw Gabriella — also known as “Ella” — and Kingston at a Feb. 21 National Gallery event in London opened up about the couple in a new interview.

Thomas Kingston and Gabriella Windsor married in May 2019 at Windsor Castle. ZUMAPRESS.com
Thomas Kingston and Gabriella Windsor married in May 2019 at Windsor Castle. ZUMAPRESS.com

“They seemed happy and positive as ever,” the friend told Daily Mail on Wednesday. “Ella was particularly chatty.”

Another friend told the outlet that Kingston’s death is “utterly shocking.”

They went on: “None of us saw it coming. I cannot understand it.”

One pal also shed light on Kingston’s character, calling him “charming” and a “gentleman.”

“He’s one of those guys who can be quite enigmatic and doesn’t tell you what he is thinking. He’s careful. Perhaps it’s a legacy from the work he was doing in Iraq,” another companion revealed.

Kingston attended the University of Bristol and was once stationed in Baghdad, Iraq, where he worked for the United Kingdom’s Diplomatic Missions Unit of the Foreign Office to secure the release of hostages.

The financier was found dead at the age of 45 on Sunday in Gloucestershire, England. via REUTERS
The financier was found dead at the age of 45 on Sunday in Gloucestershire, England. via REUTERS

Windsor, 42, and Kingston were last photographed together on Feb. 14, when they attended an event with Queen Camilla, 76, to honor the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s “First Folio.”

The news editor is the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and is 56th in line to the British throne. Windsor is the second cousin to King Charles III, 75, and was even present at his coronation last year with her husband.

Kingston — who also previously dated Pippa Middleton — married Gabriella in May 2019 at Windsor Castle with the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in attendance.

Kingston previously worked in Iraq, helping secure the release of hostages. via REUTERS
Kingston previously worked in Iraq, helping secure the release of hostages. via REUTERS

Buckingham Palace released a statement on Tuesday about the equity analyst’s passing.

“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,” the memo read.

“In particular, Their Majesties send their most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and to all the Kingston family.”

Both King Charles (second from right) and Queen Camilla (far right) expressed their sorrow over the death of Kingston (far right). Getty Images
Both King Charles (second from right) and Queen Camilla (far right) expressed their sorrow over the death of Kingston (far right). Getty Images

Windsor, as well as Kingston’s parents and his sisters, released their own statement.

“It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother,” they said.

“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.”