Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s son-in-law, Thomas Kingston, has been found dead at the age of 45.
Buckingham Palace announced that Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband who was a "much-loved member of the family" has died.
Kingston was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 6pm on February 25.
Thomas Kingston was found dead on Sunday
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A statement on behalf of Kingston's wife and his family 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.”
Buckingham Palace also announced: “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 King and Queen attend the Royal Ascot 2023 with Gabriella and Thomas
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"In particular, Their Majesties send their most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and to all the Kingston family.”
An inquest is to be held to establish the cause of death but there are no suspicious circumstances or other parties involved.
Prince Michael of Kent and Princess Michael were both at a memorial service today for King Constantine of Greece.
Prince William did not attend the event due to "personal circumstances" not connected to Kingston's death.
The King and Queen have sent their thoughts to Kingston's family in a statement
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Thomas and Gabriella married in 2019 following several years of dating
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Lady Gabriella is currently 56th in line to the British throne but at her birth she was 18th in line.
Gabriella married Thomas Kingston in 2019 after dating each other for several years.
They married at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle with several senior members of the Royal Family, including the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry, in attendance.
Kingston was former boyfriend and close friend to Pippa Middleton and attended her wedding to James Matthews in 2017.