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King and Queen's senior equerry set to leave royal role
Buckingham Palace said Thompson will leave after seven years supporting the King and Queen and plans to move into the private sector after nearly 22 years in the Army.
- Buckingham Palace announced that Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson will step down as senior equerry at the end of the year, ending his nearly 22-year career with the British Army.
- Thompson joined the British Army in 2005, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan before becoming a senior bodyguard for Queen Elizabeth and later an equerry to Charles and Camilla in December 2019.
- During the King and Queen's state visit to the United States in April, Thompson gained significant online popularity and was promoted to senior equerry in October 2023, serving as the monarch's right-hand man.
- Thompson plans to pursue a new career in the private sector, with a Buckingham Palace spokesperson stating, "Their Majesties were of course aware of this plan in advance and I know they are most grateful to Jonny for his support over the past seven years."
- Reports suggested Thompson had become "uncomfortable" with the intense online attention he received, prompting the officer to seek a career change away from the public eye.
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King and Queen’s senior equerry to step down at end of year
Charles and Camilla are said to be most grateful for Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson’s support over the past seven years. The King and Queen’s senior equerry, who attracted a large online following, is to step down from his role supporting the royal couple. Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, who is a popular figure among some royal...
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Great Yorkshire RadioKing and Queen's senior equerry set to leave royal role
The King and Queen's senior equerry is set to leave his role supporting the couple.
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The Independent (US)King Charles’ famous equerry to leave role after quitting the Army
He is also leaving the armed forces to pursue a new career in the private sector
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