Kate Middleton’s Sister, Pippa’s Ex Dead By Suicide Age 45
Kate Middleton‘s younger sister, Pippa, has shared some devastating news on social media. Her ex, Thomas Kingston, died this week at the young age of 45. The coroner revealed information about what led to Kingston’s death on Friday. Keep reading to learn the details and how Pippa is responding to the loss.
Pippa Middleton’s Ex Found Dead Due To Apparent Suicide
According to the coroner’s report, Thomas Kingston died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was only 45 years old. Kingston was found at the home of his parents in England on Sunday with a “catastrophic head injury.” A gun lay near his body.
Earlier that day, Thomas Kingston visited with his parents and had lunch with them. His father later found him after forcing his way into a locked building. They immediately alerted police and paramedics. Officials did not find the death suspicious in any way.
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Senior coroner Katy Skerrett spoke about the circumstances surrounding the death at an inquest on Friday. She said, “These brief circumstances are as follows. Mr Kingston was visiting his parents’ home in the Cotswolds. On February 25, 2024, he ate lunch with his parents. His father went out to walk the dogs. On his return, Mr. Kingston was not in the house and after approximately 30 minutes his mother went to look for him. His father forced entry on a locked-out building when no reply could be gained.”
Shortly after the discovery of his body, Kingston’s wife, siblings, and parents released a joint statement. They said they would like to remember him as “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,” the family stated.
Kate Middleton, Family & Friends React To Thomas Kingston’s Death
Buckingham Palace also acknowledged Kingston’s death in an official statement. “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.”
Thomas Kingston and Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa dated for a period of time, but they ended their relationship in 2011. However, they were able to remain good friends. Thomas and Lady Gabriella Kingston even attended Pippa’s wedding in 2017.
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Two years later, Pippa and her husband James Matthews were able to attend Thomas and Gabriella’s wedding at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
A friend close to Gabriella and Thomas Kingston said that they last saw the couple together on February 21, just days before he ended his own life. “They seemed happy and positive as ever,” the person told The Daily Mail. Another friend of Thomas’ expressed that the news of his death has come as a complete shock to anyone who knew him.
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