Thomas Kingston’s Relative Sophie Winkleman Speaks Out After His Death

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A member of the royal family has publicly addressed the passing of Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston.

Sophie Winkleman, known for her role in Wild Cherry, recently spoke about how her family has been dealing with the grief following the death of her brother-in-law, who tragically took his own life in February at the age of 45.

The loss was devastating for all of us, and we think about him constantly. My daughters, Maud and Isabella, absolutely loved him,” Sophie told The Times in a recent interview. “It’s been incredibly difficult.

The actress from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe shared, “We still keep in contact with his family, and it truly feels like he hasn’t left us.”

Kingson is survived by his wife, whose parents were Prince and Princess Michael of Kent (the late Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin), as well as his sisters, Joanna Connolly and Emma Murray.

Thomas Kingston‘s relative is detailing the royal family’s grief.

Over a year after the financier died by suicide in February 2024, Sophie Winkleman – who is married to Lady Gabriella Kingston’s brother, Lord Frederick Windsor – spoke about how members of the royal family are coping.

Speaking to The Times in an interview on November 12th, Sophie described the loss of Frederick as a terrible tragedy, saying they all miss him dearly. She shared that their daughters, Maud, 12, and Isabella, 9, loved him very much and called the situation ‘brutal’.

And they’ve kept Thomas’ spirit alive.

She said they are still in contact with his entire family – including his parents, Martin and Jill Kingston, and his sisters, Joanna Connolly and Emma Murray – and that it feels as though he hasn’t really left them.

Family and friends celebrated the life of Thomas with a public memorial service in June 2024, held at St Mary Abbots Church in London, several months after his passing in February 2024.

The family of Lady Gabriella Kingston has expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support and kindness they’ve received in recent months. In a statement, they shared their appreciation for the opportunity to celebrate the life of a beloved man, surrounded by those who knew and loved him.

Thomas was buried in March in a private ceremony at Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace in London. Prince William and other members of the royal family attended. Thomas was the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, who are cousins of Queen Elizabeth II.

Although King Charles III and Queen Camilla couldn’t be with the Prince of Wales, they shared in his sadness.

The King and Queen were saddened to learn of Thomas’s death and share in the grief of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and everyone who knew him. They especially offer their deepest sympathy and prayers to Gabriella and the entire Kingston family.

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Thomas, whose father-in-law was Prince Michael of Kent—a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II—and mother-in-law Princess Michael of Kent, was buried in March. Prince William and other members of the royal family attended the funeral service held at Chapel Royal in St. James’s Palace, London.

I was so saddened to hear about the recent events, and while King Charles and Queen Camilla couldn’t be there with Prince William, they definitely wanted everyone to know they’re sending their deepest sympathies. It’s a tough time, and they’re feeling it too, even from afar.

The King and Queen were saddened to learn of Thomas’s death and share in the grief of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and everyone who knew him. They especially offer their deepest sympathies and prayers to Gabriella and the entire Kingston family.

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Following Prince Andrew’s decision to step down as Duke of York, King Charles III announced that his brother would also lose his home at Royal Lodge and no longer be known as a Prince.

Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe this! Buckingham Palace just released a statement – they’re officially stripping Prince Andrew of his titles! It’s happening! They said he’ll just be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor now. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor… it doesn’t have the same ring, does it? I’ve been following this for ages and I honestly can’t believe it’s finally happening! It’s a huge change, and I’m absolutely glued to every update. It’s just…wow.

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has announced he will no longer use the title Duke of York. This decision comes amid ongoing public concern about his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

After talking with The King and my family, I’ve decided the ongoing accusations against me are taking attention away from the important work of His Majesty and the Royal Family,” Prince Andrew said in a statement. “As I’ve always done, I’m prioritizing my family and country. I continue to stand by my decision to step back from public duties, which I made five years ago.”

Andrew stated that, with the King’s approval, he was taking things a step further. He would be giving up his royal title and any honors he’d received. As he’s said before, he strongly rejects the claims made against him.

 

In October 2025, the King and his oldest son attended the Countdown to COP30 event held at the Natural History Museum in London.

The couple took photos outside the museum and then went inside to meet with government officials and activists dedicated to fighting climate change. This event took place before the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil, next November, which Prince William will attend as a representative for his father.

In September 2025, Sarah, Duchess of York, stepped down as a patron of Julia’s House after an old email from 2011 surfaced. The email revealed she referred to Jeffrey Epstein as a friend.

After details emerged this weekend about the Duchess of York’s communication with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia’s House has decided it’s no longer appropriate for her to continue supporting the charity as a patron. The charity has informed the Duchess of this decision and expressed gratitude for her previous contributions, according to The Guardian.

A representative for Ferguson stated that the email was sent following a threat made against her by Epstein.

After a 19-month absence, Prince Harry was spotted arriving at Clarence House—King Charles’s London home—apparently to visit his father before attending another event in the city.

Harry arrived at the house around 5:20 p.m. on September 10th, but Charles had come back just a few hours earlier.

Princess Anne’s son and his girlfriend, Harriet Sperling, announced their engagement on August 1st after dating for over a year. His father is Mark Phillips.

The couple’s representative told Hello! magazine that both families were told about the engagement at the same time and were very happy about it.

Just a day before turning 78, the royal was made an honorary Vice Admiral by the Royal Navy.

Camilla is the first woman to receive this honorary title. It’s awarded only by the monarch – in this case, her husband, King Charles III – based on a recommendation from the First Sea Lord, currently Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

Just hours before she was scheduled to attend, Princess Catherine canceled her appearance at Royal Ascot, the annual horse race. Kensington Palace confirmed the news to NBC News.

The palace said Kate was sad to miss the event, but is still working out how to manage her public appearances as she recovers from cancer.

Prince Harry’s lawsuit seeking extra security ended on May 2nd when a court dismissed his case. This followed a previous decision over a year ago where the High Court, through the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, had already denied his request for increased protection.

After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stopped being full-time working royals in 2021 and moved to the US, their security details were reduced. However, Harry continued to request security arrangements whenever he returned to the UK.

Prince Harry told the BBC on May 2nd that he was deeply upset by the outcome of his recent court case. He added that, currently, he doesn’t foresee a situation where he would bring his wife and children back to the United Kingdom.

In an interview with the BBC on May 2nd, Prince Harry said his father, King Charles III, isn’t currently speaking to him due to disagreements over security. However, he expressed a desire to repair their relationship.

Prince Harry expressed his desire to mend his relationship with his family, including his father, but indicated the next step depends on his dad. He shares two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, with Meghan.

He doesn’t foresee returning to the U.K. with his family anytime soon. He expressed sadness about not being able to share his heritage with his children.

Harry explained that his father has significant influence and could potentially solve the situation. He suggested this wouldn’t require direct involvement, but rather letting go and allowing the professionals to handle things and continue their work.

After years of fighting, he’s now seeking peace and a chance to make amends. He explained, “Life is short, and my father doesn’t have much time left.”

More than a year after revealing his cancer diagnosis, King Charles wrote on April 29th that going through treatment has shown him the incredible kindness and strength of people.

In a booklet offering support to cancer patients and their families, Charles explained that a diagnosis is understandably a scary and overwhelming experience. However, drawing from his own experience, he shared that it can also reveal incredible kindness and strength in people.

He expressed his gratitude to the healthcare workers who cared for him, and shared that the experience deepened his respect for the incredible work done by the organizations and people present, many of whom he’s known and supported for years.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – were absent from the royal family’s traditional Easter service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on April 20th.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined other royals in celebration, but Prince William and Kate chose to spend the weekend with their children at their country home in Norfolk, according to several news sources.

This was the second Easter the couple missed. It happened just a week after Princess Catherine revealed she was undergoing treatment for cancer.

On April 15th, Jason Knauf was named the new CEO of The Earthshot Prize, Prince William’s environmental initiative. In a statement on the organization’s website, Knauf expressed his excitement about collaborating with the team and community to promote hopeful solutions for the planet.

He received a promotion almost seven years after he reported concerns about Meghan Markle’s behavior, claiming she bullied two personal assistants and tried to discredit another staff member. Representatives for the Sussexes rejected these claims, telling The Times that the story was a deliberately damaging attempt to spread false information.

Buckingham Palace looked into the claims, but the investigation concluded in 2022 with no public report of its findings.

William and Kate’s eldest son George attended a soccer match in Paris alongside his dad April 7. 

A father and son were visibly happy while watching the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa at Parc des Princes stadium.

Graham Craker, a former bodyguard to Prince Harry and Prince William, passed away in April at the age of 77.

Craker was with Princes William and Harry when they found out their mother, Princess Diana, had passed away, and he was present at her funeral.

In 2017, Craker told The New York Post that he saw Prince William acknowledge him during the procession. Craker had been standing near the back of the hearse, and he nodded to the Prince, who seemed reassured that Craker was with his mother during her final journey.

Hugh and Olivia Grosvenor, who is the godson of King Charles III, shared the happy news on March 12th that they are expecting their first child.

A spokesperson announced to The Telegraph that the duchess is pregnant and expecting a baby this summer. The couple expressed their joy and excitement about starting a family.

Prince Frederik, the son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie, passed away on March 1st at the age of 22 after a struggle with a rare genetic condition called PolG mitochondrial disease.

Robert shared in a statement that his son, Frederik, is a superhero to their family, friends, and now, thanks to the PolG Foundation, to people all over the world. Robert believes Frederik’s strength lies in his ability to inspire others and lead by setting a good example.

 

As a long-time supporter of Prince Harry, I was really pleased to hear about the settlement he reached with News Group Newspapers – the people behind The Sun and the old News of the World. He originally sued them back in 2019, because he believed journalists and private investigators working for them had broken the law to get information about him and the royal family. It’s a relief to see things moving forward and hopefully, this will help prevent similar invasions of privacy in the future.

According to NBC News, the settlement involved the company paying a significant amount in damages and offering a complete and sincere apology to Harry. They also publicly admitted to the widespread and harmful coverage that invaded both his privacy and the privacy of his mother, Princess Diana.

On January 14th, The Princess of Wales shared the wonderful news that her cancer treatment has been successful and she is now in remission.

She announced on X (formerly Twitter) on January 14th that her cancer is in remission and she’s concentrating on getting better. She added that, like anyone facing a cancer diagnosis, she’s still adjusting to life after it.

She added that she was excited about the year ahead and optimistic about what it would bring.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is grieving the loss of her rescue beagle, whom she adopted back in 2015, before she met Prince Harry.

In an Instagram post on January 7th, she shared her sadness, describing how she’d been crying so much she felt overwhelmed. She explained how she’d often try to wash away her tears in the shower, hoping to escape the pain, but acknowledging that it’s okay to feel those emotions.

Meghan lovingly remembered her dog, Guy, saying, “Thank you for all the years of unwavering love. You brought so much joy to my life.”

 

Edward Pettifer, the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke (also known as Alexandra Pettifer), was killed in a terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

Prince William and Catherine were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ed Pettifer. In a message shared on Kate Middleton’s Instagram on January 4th, William stated that their thoughts are with the Pettifer family and everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

Meghan Markle, known for her role in the TV show Suits, started her own Instagram account on January 1st. She had previously closed her personal social media accounts just before marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

The next day, she revealed a new Netflix series called With Love, Meghan. A press release described it as a fresh take on lifestyle shows, combining helpful tips and honest chats with both familiar and new friends.

In June 2025, Prince William and Kate Middleton made a special appearance at Wimbledon with their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

It was wonderful to be back at Wimbledon for the Championships finals this weekend,” the family shared on Instagram. “Congratulations to Iga Świątek and Jannik Sinner on their victories! We also want to thank everyone who made the tournament so fantastic.

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