Meet King Charles’ ‘hunky’ new right-hand man, Johnny Thompson: the equerry was once Queen Elizabeth’s bodyguard and was snapped with Kate Middleton and Prince William – but is it just a PR stunt?

Oct 26 , 2023

Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson has been dubbed “Major Eye Candy” and “the hot equerry’ online after his numerous public appearances alongside the British royal family. Photo: Getty Images

King Charles has promoted his equerry Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson to become a ‘super equerry’, making the handsome aide the monarch’s new right-hand man

Royal enthusiasts will recognise Thompson, whose appearances at King Charles’ proclamation and coronation went viral, and who has since been dubbed ‘Major Eye Candy’

King Charles might’ve been crowned the monarch of a nation in September last year, but all eyes were on his hunky equerry Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, who came to the royal’s rescue when he got flustered about the cluttered desk he was signing his proclamation on – and now, we’re going to see a lot more of this handsome aide.

According to British media, the lieutenant has been promoted to King Charles’ senior or “super” equerry, meaning he’s officially landed the coveted role of being the monarch’s right-hand man.

Thompson, who went viral for being “eye candy” at the king’s coronation and has since been sighted numerous times with King Charles and Queen Camilla, was reportedly due to leave the army within 18 months, but has had his secondment extended so that he can fulfil the new role.

He has been photographed with Charles’ son, Prince William, and William’s wife Kate Middleton in recent months.

Here’s everything you need to know about Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson.

Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson serves in the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland

King Charles’ equerry, Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, is often seen in a kilt thanks to his position within the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland. Photo: Getty Images