Prince William and Royal Family gather for private funeral of Thomas Kingston
ok.co.ukFollowing the tragic death of Lady Gabriella Kingston's husband, Thomas Kingston, members of the Royal Family gathered for his funeral today (Tuesday, March 12).The event was held in private, but the family have released details of the service and who was in attendance.
While King Charles and Queen Camilla were unable to join the mourners, the Prince of Wales was there to offer his condolences, along with around 140 close friends and family members.
Mr Kingston’s coffin was brought from the chapel of Kensington Palace, accompanied by close family for the hour-long service which began at 11.30am.The service was led by the Sub-Dean of the Chapels Royal, the Rev Canon Paul Wright, with a sermon by the former bishop of London, the Rt Rev Richard Chartres.
Lady Gabriella was joined by her parents Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and Mr Kingston’s family. Prince William, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra were also among the members of the royal family who attended.The King – Lady Gabriella’s second cousin – and the Queen were not present.
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