Lady Gabriella Kingston has taken on a poignant new role, further proving King Charles‘s support to the widow of the late Thomas Kingston, who died last year. The Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter was named patron of Restore the Music – a charity aiming to promote music education of young people in the UK.
The Royal Family has been rallying around Lady Gabriella ever since the devastating passing of her husband last year. Last Christmas, she was asked by the Princess of Wales to help with her Christmas Carol concert at Westminster Abbey, bringing her experience as a singer-songwriter. Kate’s concert even featured some of the students involved with the charity as they performed outside the Abbey.
Lady Gabriella said of her new role: “Music can do so much to help build confidence, imagination and social skills – all of which are, I believe, essential to learning.
“On a recent visit to a school served by Restore the Music, I was dazzled by the student performances, Rachmaninoff on piano, jazz saxophone, drums and Spanish guitar. They transported us to another place – far from a school classroom.
“What a stunning snapshot of talent, teaching and world class instruments, funded by Restore the Music.
“It is such an honour to serve as Patron to this exceptional charity which creates opportunities for children to thrive through the power of music.”
Meanwhile, the charity praised Lady Gabriella, by sharing a sweet post on their social media, saying: “We’re thrilled to announce Lady Ella Windsor as the new Patron of RTM!
“A huge advocate for how music can help young people.”