Lady Gabriella Kingston made a notable return to the public eye during the opening day of Royal Ascot alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The 43-year-old daughter of Prince Michael and Princess Michael donned an elegant floral shirt dress paired with a wide-brimmed peach hat as she graced the carriage procession that kickstarted the prestigious Berkshire races.
Joining Lady Gabriella in the procession were esteemed figures such as the Princess Royal, Peter Phillips, and the King’s racing manager, John Warren.
This appearance follows her recent discreet presence at Trooping the Colour, where she observed the flypast from within Buckingham Palace amidst the gathering of senior royals on the balcony.
The past year has been a challenging one for Lady Gabriella Kingston, marked by the unexpected loss of her husband, Thomas Kingston, a prominent financier who tragically passed away at the age of 45 in February.
The couple, who exchanged vows in 2019, would have celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary just last month.
In the wake of this tragedy, Lady Gabriella has found solace in the quiet support of the King and Queen, reportedly relocating to her parents’ residence at Kensington Palace.
Accompanying the royal family on the inaugural day of Royal Ascot were Camilla’s sister, Annabel Elliot, and her nephew, Ben Elliot.
Lady Gabriella was seated in the second carriage alongside Princess Anne, Peter Phillips, and John Warren, exuding grace in her pink and purple floral-themed ensemble complemented by gold and pearl drop earrings, with her blonde tresses elegantly cascading beneath her peach hat.
While Lady Gabriella radiated in her attire, Princess Anne opted for a recycled red silk coat dress, and the King sported a grey morning suit accentuated by a lemon waistcoat.
Queen Elizabeth II graced the event in a striking cobalt blue outfit complete with a matching hat and a sapphire brooch.
The royal couple extended their well wishes to the racegoers, encouraging them to seek the exhilaration of a Royal Ascot victory as the renowned event unfolded.
In a joint message featured in the official program, King Charles and Queen Camilla expressed their delight in witnessing the triumph of desert heroes in the King George V stakes the previous year, emphasizing their support for all participants in their pursuit of victory throughout the week.
The royal pair also extended their hopes for all spectators, both present at the racecourse and watching from afar, to relish in five days of top-tier racing entertainment.
The history of Royal Ascot traces back to its inception by Queen Anne in 1711, envisioned as an ideal venue for horses to showcase their full galloping capabilities.
Today, the event stands as a significant social and sporting spectacle, drawing crowds and participants alike.
Notably, Lady Gabriella Kingston’s presence at Royal Ascot signifies her second public engagement with the royal family since the passing of her husband, Thomas Kingston, underscoring her resilience and commitment to her royal duties.