King’s cousin Lady Gabriella “was deeply moved” at her husband’s service

A service celebrating the life of Lady Gabriella Windsor’s late husband was held in Kensington, west London. At the end of February, Prince Michael of Kent’s daughter was left bereaved when Thomas Kingston, 45, died from a “catastrophic head injury”.

Close friends and family of Mr Kingston, including several members of the royal family, attended the service at St Mary Abbots Church on Saturday. The King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales were not present.

A family spokesman said: “Lady Gabriella and the Kingston family have been deeply moved by the outpouring of love, kindness and support they have received over the last few difficult months.

“They were grateful today for the chance to celebrate — and give thanks for — the life of a wonderful man, among so many who knew and loved him.” Earlier this week, Lady Gabriella, the King’s second cousin, was hugged by Zara Tindall during a day at Royal Ascot after joining the traditional carriage procession.

It was her first major appearance since Mr. Kingston’s death.

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