Thomas Kingston died from “traumatic head wound”

Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston, died from a “traumatic head wound”, an inquest opening at Gloucestershire Coroner’s Court heard.

A gun was also found near his body in an outbuilding at the home of his parents in the Cotswolds. Thomas was found dead on Sunday evening, 25 February.

At the time, Buckingham Palace released a statement on behalf of Gabriella, Mr Martin and Mrs Jill Kingston, Mrs Joanna Connolly and Mrs Emma Murray announcing his death on the evening of 27 February stating: “It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother. Tom was 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.”