King Charles’ court is comprised of many players, but none have stolen hearts quite like Major Johnny Thompson!
Major Jonathan Thompson of the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland is something of a right-hand man to the King and has gone viral multiple times after appearances with the royal family. FromQueen Elizabeth’s state funeral to the Maycoronation dayand more, Thompson is right next to the royals for the most important occasions.
The dashing major was most recently seen cracking a joke with PresidentJoe Bidenduring hismeetingwith Charles at Windsor Castle on July 10, inspiring a look at the man ranked third onTatler’s latest Social Power Index.
Thompson stepped into the spotlight in summer 2018, when he escorted Queen Elizabeth for a battalion review atBalmoral Castle. According toElle Australia,he served as one of the sovereign’s most senior bodyguards.
Queen Elizabeth and Major Johnny Thompson at the gates of Balmoral in 2018.Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty
Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty
Four years later, Thompson was tasked with transitional duties and a somber honor when the Queen died on Sept. 8, 2022. The majormade the introductionfor King Charles’ first audience with then-Prime Minister Liz Truss and was spotted walking close to the late Queen’s coffin as it entered Westminster Hall tolie in statebefore her funeral,Metroreported.
The same day, footage of a suit-clad Thompson went viral onTikTok, where it has since been viewed over eight million times. The royal employee flashed a badge to security at Buckingham Palace and walked towards the gates with a duffel, briefcase and garment bag — apparently on his way to work.
King Charles' coronation service at Westminster Abbey.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty
Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty
“I saw ‘Major eye candy,’ ” blogger UK Travel captioned the clip, which added that Thompson wasKing Charles’ new equerry, or personal assistant.
King Charles, Queen Camilla and Johnny Thompson in Germany.Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty
Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty
Thompson memorably kept a watchful eye overPrince Georgeand Charles’ other three Pages of Honor as they carried his ceremonial robes and was on hand as the newly crowned King handed off his sceptre following the church service.
The equerry lit up the internet again on coronation day, and a video of him helping Charles change robes at Westminster Abbey has been viewed over 100,000 times onTwitter.
“Wouldn’t this guy make a brilliant James bond!” a commenter swooned, while another playfully called for Thompson to be crowned.
The newly crowned King Charles and Major Johnny Thompson on May 6 coronation day.Sina Schuldt/picture alliance via Getty
Sina Schuldt/picture alliance via Getty
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Despite the hype, he’s off the market! TheDaily Mailreports that Thompson is married.
The kilt-wearing major is not to be confused with two other high-ranking equerries who have also charmed hearts. Commander Rob Dixon works forPrince WilliamandKate Middleton, while Major Oliver Plunket is the equerry for Queen Camilla.
source: people.com
