David Thomas: key obituary facts
Is David Thomas dead? Yes. David Thomas died on January 18, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: David Thomas's cause of death was reported as Alzheimer's disease.
What was David Thomas known for?
They was known as British crown jeweller, complications from Alzheimer's disease.
David Thomas, British crown jeweller, died on January 18, 2026, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
David Vyvyan Thomas MVO was Crown Jeweller for the British monarchy and worked for the Royal Family from 1991 until his retirement in 2007 as an employee of Garrard & Co. He retained three royal warrants.
Born on 21 July 1942, he joined his first employer, Collingwood of Conduit Street, as a postboy and jewellery-cleaner at 17.
David Vyvyan Thomas MVO (21 July 1942 – 18 January 2026) was the Crown Jeweller for the British monarchy. He worked for the Royal Family from 1991 until his retirement in 2007 as an employee of Garrard & Co. He retained three royal warrants.