In a heartbreaking turn of events, Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston - daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, tragically passed away from a traumatic head wound, an inquest has revealed. The 45-year-old was found lifeless in an outbuilding at his parents' residence in the Cotswolds on Sunday.

The news of the sudden death has sent shockwaves through the royal family, with The King, Lady Gabriella's second cousin, expressing his deepest sympathies. Accompanied by his heartfelt thoughts and prayers, The King offered solace to Lady Gabriella and her grieving family.

Senior coroner Katy Skerrett provided further details at the opening of the inquest held at Gloucestershire Coroner's Court on Friday. According to Skerrett, Mr. Kingston had lunch with his parents at their home before his sudden disappearance. Concerned, his father went out to walk the dogs, only to return and find his son missing. Around half an hour later, Mr. Kingston's mother joined the search and, upon hearing no response, his father broke into a locked outbuilding where a devastating scene awaited him. Emergency services were called immediately, but it was too late.

Ms. Skerrett assured the gathering that the police had determined there was no suspicion surrounding Mr. Kingston's death. Further investigations revealed that a gun was discovered near the scene, and a post mortem conducted by consultant histopathologist Dr. Jones confirmed that Mr. Kingston's cause of death was a traumatic head wound.

An inquest into the sudden death of Thomas Kingston has been officially opened and adjourned to a later date. Meanwhile, a statement released on behalf of Lady Gabriella, and Mr. Kingston's immediate family expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Mr. Kingston's exceptional qualities and the deep pain his loss has caused. Respect for privacy during this mourning period was also requested.

Lady Gabriella married Mr. Kingston, a financier, in a private ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in 2019. The intimate ceremony was attended by members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Harry. The couple had been in a long-term relationship and got engaged during a trip to the Isle of Sark in the summer of 2018.

Buckingham Palace relayed the somber news to The King and The Queen, who joined Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and others in grieving the loss of a cherished family member. Their majesties expressed their sincerest condolences and sent their thoughts and prayers to Lady Gabriella and the entire Kingston family.

Unrelated to Mr. Kingston's passing, it was noted that the Prince of Wales chose not to attend a memorial service for his godfather, King Constantine II, on Tuesday. The service was attended by Lady Gabriella's parents, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Reports indicate that Mr. Kingston's death was not the reason behind Prince Charles' absence.

It is worth mentioning that Mr. Kingston had previously been in a relationship with Pippa Middleton, sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, and the two remained close friends. Mr. Kingston and Lady Gabriella even attended Ms. Middleton's wedding to James Matthews in May 2017.

Thomas Kingston, apart from his personal life, was a director at Devonport Capital, a company specializing in providing support to businesses in emerging economies and post-conflict environments by offering expansion finance and liquidity-bridging solutions.

The sudden and tragic loss of Thomas Kingston has left a void for Lady Gabriella and the entire royal family. As they mourn his untimely departure, the family seeks support and understanding during this difficult time.