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.

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

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

Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, 39, serves with the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland. According to British media, the Northumberland-born army officer graduated from Aberystwyth University in 2004, and has a degree in economics and politics with international studies. He joined the army in 2006, and is believed to have served as an equerry with King Charles since 2020.

What are his duties?

With his new promotion, the kilt-wearing heartthrob, who was once one of Queen Elizabeth’s top bodyguards, will soon be tasked with organising King Charles’ private affairs and will now spend more time in office, according to The Telegraph.

He’s married with a kid

Hearts broke around the world when British media shared that the colonel is in fact taken.

The Surrey-based social media sensation has been married to marketing manager Caroline, who’s in her mid 40s, since 2010. The couple reportedly share a young son and two adorable Labradors called Odin and Piper.

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Was the promotion a “tactical” move?

In light of questions surrounding the British royal family’s relevance in today’s society, some believe that King Charles’ appointment of a photogenic and charming right-hand man could have been a tactical move. And together with Thompson’s impressive credentials, it does appear to be a media match made in heaven.

“The king’s pulling a decent trick by picking a social media sensation to be his right-hand man,” one source told British media.

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