Coroner Warns on Antidepressant Risks After Death

The tragic death of Thomas Kingston, a 45-year-old financier and husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, has prompted serious concerns regarding the safety of antidepressant medications. Kingston was found dead on February 25, 2023, with a coroner concluding that he took his own life while suffering adverse effects from recently prescribed medications. Senior coroner Katy Skerrett emphasized the need for better communication of suicide risks associated with such treatments and expressed doubts about current medical guidance recommending continuation or switching of SSRIs without evident benefits. Kingston's treatment history included sertraline and zopiclone, which were switched to citalopram after they failed to provide relief. In the days leading up to his death, he reportedly stopped taking his medications. The coroner's findings have been shared with health authorities, urging immediate review of practices related to mental health medication safety.