Congratulations are in order for King Charles III!
28.10.2022 - 11:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Eagle-eyed royal fans may have noticed that a certain kilt-clad equerry hasn't been far from King Charles side over the last few weeks.
Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson has built up quite the fanbase after being thrust into the spotlight alongside the royals. The "hunky" and "handsome" aide has been at the constant side of the King to assist him during the early days of his reign, and seems to have earned a promotion.
The 39-year-old was by the King's side as he welcomed Rishi Sunak to Buckingham Palace this week, before he was formally appointed Prime Minister by the Monarch.
He was spotted shaking hands with the new PM in the forecourt alongside Sir Clive Alderton, principal private secretary to the King and Sir Edward Young, joint principal private secretary to the King, reports the Mirror.
The lieutenant colonel is from the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland and is often seen wearing a traditional kilt. He previously worked for the late Queen too.
As an equerry, Johnny is responsible for the detailed planning and execution of the monarch’s daily programmes. This includes looking after carriages, coaches and Rolls-Royces used at state ceremonies, including Trooping the Colour and the state opening of Parliament.
Outside of his work for the Royal Family, Thompson lives in Surrey with his family. He married his marketing manager wife Caroline, in 2010, and they have a four-year-old son.
Now that the equerry is back in the spotlight alongside the King, royal fans couldn't help but notice that rather than being described as a major, the equerry was described as Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson - a jump in his rank.
One on Twitter said: "Never a chore to see Major Johnny Thompson at the Palace in his kilt. That man is
Congratulations are in order for King Charles III!
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