Lady Gabriella Windsor praised the princess of Wales in a rare interview while she opened about working together shortly after her husband’s death.
Gabriella, known with love as she, 44, was invited by the princess to advise her in the Christmas Christmas carols service last year at Westminster Abbey.
Kate’s ‘friendly’ gesture occurred only months after Gabriella’s husband, Thomas Kingston, 45, was found dead with a ‘traumatic head wound’ and a weapon near his body in a construction of his parents ‘Cotswolds’ house.
Speaking exclusively Hello! The magazine, the daughter of the Prince and Princess Michael de Kent, and the second cousin of King Carlos, said that the princess of Wales was «lovely to work» and called the real invitation an «honor.»
«It was a great honor to be involved, and very attentive and with good heart to the princess to include me (at Carol’s concert),» he told the publication.
It was very moved. He was very lovely to work, always kind, very creative and with such vision and passion for the many beneficial organizations and causes that he supports. ‘
Gabriella, a singer and songwriter, and the only member of the royal family to publish his own songs, also praised Kate and described the annual Christmas meeting as a ‘brilliant idea’.
She told the publication: «The Princess’s Carol concert is an event and such a brilliant idea, thank and shed light on hundreds of the most outstanding beneficial organizations in the United Kingdom.»
Gabriella’s husband, Thomas Kingston, 45, was found dead with a ‘traumatic head wound’ in his parents’ house in Glouceseshire in February last year; Both in the photo in 2023 at the Ascot Racecourse
Gabriella – Prince’s daughter and Princess Michael de Kent, and the second cousin of King Carlos, said that the princess of Wales was «lovely to work» and called the real invitation as an «honor»; Kate in the photo at your annual Christmas concert last year
He also expressed his gratitude to participate in the project, of which he said that his role was to «support the musical side of things and present artists and ideas.»
The Oxford graduate opened on his new role as the patron of the charity restoring music.
The Foundation supports the music departments of the state school and some of its musicians acted at the Kate concert last December.
Founded by the capital and the managing partner of Elliott Investment, Gordon Singer, the Foundation offers first level musical instruments for schools throughout the country and so far has helped more than 110,000 young people, Hello reported.
«Music can do a lot to help generate trust, imagination and social skills, all of which is essential to learn,» Gabriella said in a statement on the music restoration website.
‘On a recent visit to a school served for restoring the music that was dazzled by student performances, Rachmaninoff on piano, jazz saxophone, battery and Spanish guitar.
‘They transported us to another place, far from a school classroom. What an impressive snapshot of talent instruments, teaching and world class, funded by restoring music.
«It is an honor to serve as a pattern of this exceptional beneficial organization that creates opportunities for children to prosper through the power of music.»
Lady Gabriella Windsor has opened about working with the princess of Wales shortly after her husband’s death; Gabriella is seen with Carole Middleton at the yet Together At Christmas Carol concert at Westminster Abbey in 2024
Lady Gabriella shows secondly from the left, while Kate is sixth from the right in trooping the color in 2013
In February 2024, Gabriella’s husband, Thomas Kingston, was found dead in the mansion of his family’s country in Glouceseshire. He was 45 years old.
His father found him by forcing the entrance to a closed building after Kingston had previously visited for lunch with his parents, said Forensic Katy Skerrett.
Police and paramedics were called to the scene after a family member made a 999 call. The police said Mr. Kingston was not suspicious.
His now widow paid tribute to her husband in a joint statement with her family, describing him as an «exceptional man who ignited the lives of all who knew him», and called his death as a «great shock for the whole family.»
A statement issued on behalf of Lady Gabriella Kingston, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Jill Kingston, Mrs. Joanna Connolly and Mrs. Emma Murray said: «It is with the deepest pain that we announced the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother.»
‘Tom was an exceptional man who lit the lives of all who knew him. His death has been a great shock for the whole family and asked him to respect our privacy while we cry his death. ‘
Gabriella and Thomas married in the chapel of San Jorge, Castillo de Windsor, in 2019 with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the late Duke of Edinburgh, among the guests
The now Widow said that her husband was an «exceptional man who lit the lives of all who knew him»
Lady Gabriella launched a personal photo she took from her husband, showing him smiling and dressed in an informal pink shirt while he was standing near a stretch of water under the sun.
The couple married in the chapel of San Jorge, Windsor Castle, in 2019 with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the late Duke of Edinburgh, among the guests.
A spokesman for the Buckingham Palace said: ‘The King and Queen have been informed of Thomas’s death and join the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all those who met him when crying a very dear family member.
«In particular, their majesties send their most sincere thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and the entire Kingston family.»
Lady Gabriella is the second cousin of the king. Both are great -grandchildren of King Jorge V.
Kingston was director of Devonport Capital, who specializes in providing finances for companies in ‘Border Economies’.
The graduate of the University of Bristol had also worked in Baghdad, Iraq, working to obtain the release of hostages after joining the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He was a close friend of Pippa Matthews, the sister of the Princess of Wales, and it was said that the couple came out in 2011.
Gabriella expressed his gratitude to participate in the Carol concert, of which he said that his role was to «support the musical side of things and present artists and ideas»
Lady Gabriella, who has worked as director of Arts and Travel for a brand company, is a collaborating writer and editor.
She is also a singer and songwriter and released two songs inspired by Bossa Nova in 2020 to raise money for charity.
Although Lady Gabriella is not a member who works from the Royal Family, she and the family of Mr. Kingston are being supported by the Royal House.
Thomas Kingston’s friends were shocked by his death when they told how he and Lady Gabriella were «happy married until the end.»
At the time of Carol’s concert, it was said that Lady Gabriella was a ‘real member of the Carol service team’ and influences the choice of musical performances.
As a singer and composer who previously launched a single of charity, she brought her experience to the concert.
A source told The Mail that «he enjoyed his role in the service and was excited to be part of him,» while the princess was «incredibly grateful for her contribution.»
A friend added: ‘She was very moved and grateful to the princess to ask her to contribute to her very special concert. She felt honest.
One of Lady Gabriella’s personal touches was to help involve the charitable youth organization to restore music, which touched the guests while they queued to enter the service.
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Polly Moore, CEO of Restore The Music, said: ‘Lady Gabriella is incredibly passionate about music and helps young people to find their voice.
‘She has been ambassador for us for the past five years often attends our events.
«When a message was sent to ask if I would be interested, I said:» Are you joking, of course! «
‘It was incredibly accessible and a bright sound table in the planning process. She is the most wonderful person. I am extremely grateful to her.
Lady Gabriella helped choose singer Gregory Porter and pianist Rosey Chan to perform a specially composed lyrical piece that was played along with a poem read by actress Sophie Okonedo.
Gabriella herself paid a sweet tribute to Kate, since she made the rare public departure.
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