Thomas Kingston’s sudden death has sent shockwaves through the royal family and beyond.
What happened to Thomas Kingston?
Thomas Kingston was found dead at a home in Gloucestershire, on Sunday, 25 February 2024, with a cause of death not yet disclosed.
Emergency services, arriving at the scene shortly after 18:00, declared the situation non-suspicious, leaving the community and his loved ones in shock.
Thomas, affectionately known as Tom, was remembered in a heartfelt statement by his family as an “exceptional man” whose vibrant spirit touched everyone he knew.
His journey from a university student to a hostage negotiator in Baghdad, where he narrowly escaped a deadly suicide bombing, and later a financier, illustrates a life of remarkable bravery and dedication.
Buckingham Palace reacts to Thomas Kingston’s death
Buckingham Palace released a statement expressing the deep sorrow felt by the King, the Queen, and members of the royal family.
They extended their heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and the entire Kingston family during this challenging time.
“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. In particular, Their Majesties send their most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and to all the Kingston family,” the statement read.
Concerns grow over Kate Middleton
Parallel to the death of Thomas Kingston, concerns over Kate Middleton’s well-being have intensified.
The Princess of Wales’ prolonged hospital stay following surgery on 16 January 2024 has sparked widespread speculation and unease.
Despite Kensington Palace’s reassurances of her recovery progress, the absence of visual confirmation of her hospital departure has fueled rumours and conspiracy theories.
Speculation reached a peak with claims of Kate being in a medically-induced coma, which the Palace vehemently dismissed as “ludicrous.”
Nonetheless, the mystery surrounding her condition and the delay in resuming royal duties until after Easter 2024 have kept the public and media on edge.