2020: Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Thompson. Miss Osman, 54, who joined the Prince's staff in June, spent eight years at the BBC where she was in charge of its PR during the crisis over its reporting of the Labour government's "sexed . All members of the royal family gathered together in public to view the heartfelt tributes left in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. He was 4 years old when his mother was crowned as Queen Elizabeth II. The first holder of the office was Catrin Finch, followed in 2004 by Jemima Phillips, and in 2007 by Claire Jones. An observer previously told the Independent that the friendship is based on "a great deal of mutual humour and banter but the utmost public discretion". According to the Daily Mail, Caroline, a keen equestrian, was educated at Windsor Girls School and nearby Strodes College before going on to obtain an HND at Southampton Institute in Design Communications. How very regal the King, Queen Consort and The Prince of Wales looked this morning. MORE : Was Prince William in the military? Within the Private Secretaries Office are principle, private, deputy and assistant private secretaries, as well as administrative staff and an equerry. [58], In March 2019, it was announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would establish a new household for themselves, following the birth of their child in spring as well as the move of their official residence to Frogmore Cottage, with their office set to be located at Buckingham Palace. In 2021-2022 Charles received over 23 million from the Duchy of Cornwall, from which he funds his personal endeavors as well as diverting a sum to fund the official work of his son, Prince William, and daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton. And..oh lookthere's Major Johnny!" The Royal Collection Department is overseen by its Director who since February 2018 is Tim Knox. Born in Morpeth, Northumberland, Major Thompson lives in Surrey with his family. News 'The Crown' puts both Diana, Camilla in sympathetic light. Throughout her life, Her Majesty The Queen - my beloved Mother - was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother; for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example.". Equerries are responsible for the detailed planning and execution of the royals' daily programmes. Prince Charles with his late friend, Hugh van Cutsem. The two were romantically linked at the timebut the relationship ended after Sarah spoke to the tabloids soon after returning to England. Senior officials included the Deputy Private Secretary, a senior diplomat seconded from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to advise The Prince on Foreign and Commonwealth affairs, Scott Furssedonn-Wood; Master of the Household, Earl of Rosslyn; the Treasurer, Andrew Wright; Communications Secretary, Julian Payne; and the Equerry, Commander Iain Kearsley RN. In these circumstances the holders of the original great offices of state and the household ceased to attend court except on occasions of extraordinary ceremony, and their representatives either by inheritance or by special appointment continued to appear at coronations and some other public solemnities, such as the State Opening of Parliament or trials by the House of Lords. [9][10] This reflects the uncertain situation of members of the Royal Households at the start of each new reign: in the days following the death of King James I in 1625, the Countess of Bedford remarked 'What the King's resolution is yet for his own and his father's servants, he hath not declared (farther than the white staves, which are to remain as they were); but for the green cloth and other inferior officers both of the household and chamber, it is thought that he will employ his own and dismiss his father's, because he hath caused the latter all to be removed to Denmark House to attend the body, and lodged the former about himself at Whitehall'. Since then, his fanbase has been growing exponentially online. [8], On 13 September, five days after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 100 staff who had been working for King Charles III while he was Prince of Wales were notified of potential redundancies. and The kilt-clad equerry has travelled the world with members of the Royal Family; Major Thompson was spotted in Canada during King Charles and Camilla, The Queen Consort's tour of the country. In 1983, Wise was promoted to wing commander and appointed Private Secretary to Princes Andrew and Edward, severing his link with The Royal Household. At the time of his appointment to Clarence House, he was Britain's Ambassador to Morocco but he had previously served Charles and wife Camilla for six years, between 2006 and 2012. ", Michael Fawcett has stepped down as chief executive of the Prince's Foundation. Will trains, tubes, and buses run over Early May bank holiday weekend? Appearing on an Australian television program, Sunday Night, over the weekend, Hewitt was asked point blank if he was the prince's father, to which he replied, "No, I'm not.". reflects on his extraordinary seven decades in your ultimate guide, The King is close to his cousins on the late Queen's side of the family, Charles and Camilla were due to visit the French capital and Bordeux, King Charles III's coronation takes place on 6 May, The Queen's top fashion moment remembered - and it was huge. As the royal court goes into mourning, the equerries will ensure the diaries are readjusted and kept running like clockwork. Sir Nicholas (another knight, lol) doesnt have an official role in the royal household, but as one of Charless best and oldest friends, hes definitely in the inner circle. In 2000, the Prince revived a tradition of having an official harpist, a role last seen under Queen Victoria. King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla forced to cancel first state visit to France, Prince Harry and Meghan's son Archie might attend King Charles' coronation for this reason. . (Historically, they too were part of the mews, but today they are entirely separate.) Knights of the familia militaris or military household were often young men from prominent families for whom receiving military training in the king's household was considered a great honor. This has 12.2 staff members who deal with all of the official letters and correspondences that Charles and Camilla receive, as well as the team that handles their press communications. He oversaw Charles' first public walk as monarch on Friday, September 9. Before joining the royal household, Dr. Sorabji worked at University College London and was also a barrister. Besides these, he also manages the Sovereign's official programme and correspondence. What a privilege to be able to watch the proceedings. Major Thompson currently serves with the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment ofScotland and his role as an equerry which is an officer of the British royal household who attends or assists members of the royal family requires him to attend public events. By special order of his mother Queen Elizabeth, the Prince of Wales stepped in to undertake the important duty of giving the Queen's Speech at the State Opening . shared another fan, lightening the mood. The groom of the stool was one of the most powerful officials in the household until the office was abolished in 1837. QEII seemed happy with him as he escorted her when she visited his group on her annual vacation to Balmoral in 2018, while the rest of us, just, swooned!". For more royal news and commentary check out Newsweek's The Royal Report podcast: SCOTUS Now Just Another Congressional Committee, Trump Ramps up Attacks on DeSantis: 'Dropping Like a Rock', Russian Strikes on Pavlohrad Aim to Hamper Ukraine's Counteroffensive, Greg Abbott Criticized for Response to Texas Shooting: 'A New Low', Democrat Sold First Republic Stock, Bought JP Morgan Before Collapse, Conservative Influencers Struggle With Countering Biden's Messaging. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. In addition to the royal officials and support staff, the sovereign's own household incorporates representatives of other estates of the realm, including the government, the military, and the church. According to his LinkedIn profile, while attending university he was a member of the undergraduate officer training corps. [1], According to the Liber Niger Domus Regis Angliae (the Black Book of the household of Edward IV) written between 1467 and 1477, the household was divided into the Domus Regie Magnificencie (the Chamber) and the Domus Providencie (the Hall). King Charles III, formerly known as The Prince of Wales, became King on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022. Occasionally these officers are called upon to undertake Household duties, especially the Vice-Chamberlain, who is responsible for writing regular parliamentary reports for the King. There were also offices for official staff at Highgrove House and Birkhall House, the Prince's private residences. The prince and other members of the group, who had been skiing off piste . In December 2022, it was reported that as a non-working member of the royal family he would no longer have an office at Buckingham Palace. As the . ', But another Twitter user empathised with Major Thompson, who was known to be close to the Queen, saying: 'I think he looks very sad, he's really devoted to the Royal Family, bless him.'. Among the most eminent and powerful of the king's thegns were his "dishthegn", his "bowerthegn", and his horsethegn or staller. From 1910, it was known as the Household of Queen Alexandra. Thanks for contacting us. Photographed November 23, 2018. The officer of the royal household. Chamberlayne, Edward and John Chamberlayne. In addition, once the move was complete, their official household was also moved to Kensington Palace from St James's Palace, although the household remained shared. While their private residence is Bagshot Park, their office, headed by the private secretary, is based at Buckingham Palace. Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox. He was chosen to be one of Prince Williams godparents - Prince Philip was his godfather - while his daughter Lady Alexandra was a goddaughter of Princess Diana. The Duke of York's office was based at Buckingham Palace, and the Duke has a residence at the Royal Lodge, Windsor, into which he moved during 2004, from Sunninghill Park, Ascot. The Domus Providencie was led by the lord steward, who was in charge of the household's finances and led the counting house (the Board of Green Cloth). The Household of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh provides administrative support to the Duke of Edinburgh, youngest brother of the King, and to his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh. ", Another added: "I think we can agree the Queen knew what she was doing with this one. As currently arranged, the Royal Household is coordinated by the part-time Lord Chamberlain (Andrew Parker, Lord Parker of Minsmere GCVO KCB),[14] and organised into functionally separate units. Charles was accompanied on the slopes that day by a mountain guide, Bruno Sprecher, and by a group of friends that included Major Hugh Lindsay, a former equerry to the queen, Charles, and Patti . This story has been shared 287,573 times. In light of his decision to leave his post, HELLO! Eirian Jane Prosser For Mailonline, Queen lies in state: Recap the day that saw mourners begin filing past Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Westminster Hall in London ahead of Monday's funeral, Biblical symbolism, a tribute to George VI or clever planning? Charles's first visit to the exclusive Swiss vacation hot-spot was a decade prior, in 1978, on a trip with Princess Diana's sister, Sarah Spencer. Prince Charles is making history. Government whips, defence chiefs, several clerics, scientists, musicians, poets, and artists hold honorary positions within the Royal Household. The couple also has a four-year-old son as well as two black labradors called Odin and Piper a nod to his military time in Scotland. Their friendship endured, and when Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, the van Cutsem's eight-year-old son Edward, who is also Charles' godson, was one of their two page boys. was appointed in the Household of the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales in May 2005. A source described him to The Telegraph as a good man and super smart.. . . And "hunky" kilt-clad equerry Johnny Thompson, who has won a legion of swooning fans online has seemingly earned a promotion. From 1936, it was known as the Household of Queen Mary. reflects on his extraordinary seven decades in your ultimate guide, The King is close to his cousins on the late Queen's side of the family, Charles and Camilla were due to visit the French capital and Bordeux, Prince George is reportedly set to play a very special role at the coronation, Everyone from Prince William to Camilla's grandchildren will be involved on the day, The King and Queen Consort Camilla will both be crowned on 6 May, King Charles's coronation weekend schedule: a day-by-day guide to the celebrations. King Charles III has ascended to the British throne - but there is one person in his life who has already gone viral for all the right reasons. MORE : Why are Beatrice and Eugenie princesses? He's not . ), 19451967: Lady Harlech (extra 19411945; as Dowager Lady from 1964), 19471979: The Countess of Scarbrough as Dowager Countess from 1969, 19732002: Lady Grimthorpe (daughter of the above Countess of Scarbrough), 19942002: The Countess of Scarbrough (daughter-in-law of the above Countess of Scarbrough), 19621964: James Charteris, Lord Neidpath, 19841986: Andrew Hope, Viscount Aithrie (later Earl of Hopetoun), 19652002: Dame Frances Campbell-Preston DCVO, 19371994: Lady Victoria Wemyss (ne Cavendish-Bentinck), 19441988: Hon. King Charles III's new equerry - the 'braw darling' or 'hunky' Scottish Army officer who leaves royal fans swooning whenever he appears in public - accompanied the Queen as she left Buckingham Palace for the last time and was taken to lie in state at the Palace of Westminster. Prince Louis is the talk of the funeral, even in his absen Woman has 'loud, full body orgasm' in the middle of LA concert, All the red carpet highlights and star-studded fashionfrom the Karl Lagerfeld-themed Met Gala, Bride killed, groom seriously hurt by drunk driver just minutes after leaving reception, The best-dressed celebs at the 2023 Met Gala: Rihanna, Gisele Bndchen, more, Kim Kardashians Met Gala 2023 look sparks comparisons to Playboy cover, Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson reunite at Met Gala 9 months after breakup, Khristina Williams previews the New York Liberty's 2023 WNBA season, Katy Perry will be temporarily replaced on 'American Idol' amid drama. The next division is the communications team. Traditionally, queens consort have appointed their own Lord Chamberlain and various ladies-in-waiting as part of their household. Instead of being tutored at the palace, his. His Majesty was driven to the castle in his electric Audi after a church service in Crathie Kirk. [1], Under a king and a queen consort, a separate establishment "above stairs" and "out of doors" works for the queen consort. The financial report for 2021-2022 revealed that the prince received over 24 million ($29 million) in income and funding primarily through two key sources; the Duchy of Cornwall and the Sovereign Grant. They are overseen by the Mistress of the Robes, who traditionally was head of the female household. Major Jonathan Thompson of the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland was once the Queen's most senior bodyguard. The Keeper of the Privy Purse has responsibility for the Sovereign's personal finances and those to do with semi-private concerns, along with, as Treasurer to the King oversight of the civil list. [12] This tradition was scrapped in accordance with the King's view of having a slimmed-down monarchy, and instead of ladies-in-waiting, Queen Camilla will be served by "Queen's companions", a group of six ladies that will occupy the new occasional and informal position and will not be involved in tasks such as replying to letters or developing schedules. King Edward VII (18411910) was created Prince of Wales shortly after his birth, and his household was known as the Household of the Prince of Wales from 1841. Hes important enough to Charles that he walked with the royals as they accompanied the Queens coffin to Westminster Abbey: Tobyn is a relatively new addition to Charless inner circle and joins the team as the Kings communications secretary. Experts suggest reasons behind Queen's coffin being moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall at precisely 2.22pm today, Royals' solemn march: King Charles, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and William and Harry lead historic 2.22pm procession as Queen Elizabeth II is taken on her last journey from Buckingham Palace, The Queen lies in state: Her Majesty's coffin arrives at Palace of Westminster where she will rest for four days - as solemn King Charles, Princes William, Harry, Andrew, Edward and Princess Anne join prayers led by Archbishop of Canterbury. Courtiers appointed to assist the Prince George of Wales until that year had been part of his parents' household. It is divided into three principal departments, at the head of which are the lord steward, the lord chamberlain and the master of the horse, and the respective provinces of which may be generally described as "below stairs", "above stairs" and "out of doors". READ MORE:Danish Prince Christian faces a 'completely different life'expert. figure-hugging dress she wore to a June 1994 event in . In the House of Lords, the Government Chief Whip is usually appointed Captain of the Gentlemen-at-Arms and the Deputy Chief Whip as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard, with junior whips appointed as lords-in-waiting and baronesses-in-waiting. Clarence House in London is the official residence of Prince Charles and is where his offices are based. Meet King Charles IIIs Inner Circle of Friends and Courtiers Who Advise Him, Everything We Know About Prince Harrys Memoir. The kilt-clad equerry further caught the attention of royal watchers when he was part of the Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving at St Pauls Cathedral in June. He or she (when the monarch was female) acted as a royal gatekeeper, allowing or denying other household officials access to the monarch. Sir Edward Young KCVO since 2017), manages the Private Secretary's Office, and also controls the Press Office, the Royal Archives, and the Defence Services Secretary's Office, serves as principal advisor to the Sovereign and serves as the principal channel of communication between the Sovereign and his or her governments. Officially, and equerry is an attendant or advisor to a member of the royal family, but Dyer stepped in and emotionally supported Harry during his time of grief. An employee who works 15 hours of an employer's 30 hour working week accounts for .5 of a full-time staff member. On Thursday, the Queen, dressed in a cornflower blue suit and a matching hat, arrived by the Equerry's Door along with Prince Charles, who is also known by his title Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland. [citation needed], The Crown Equerry has day-to-day operation of the Royal Mews, and is part of the Lord Chamberlain's Office. Brixton Academy could be permanently closed after deadly crush, Was Prince William in the military? The Household is for the time being configured as follows (according to the arrangements inherited from Elizabeth II): The Great Officers of the Household are, in order of seniority, the Lord Steward, the Lord Chamberlain and the Master of the Horse. To get the latest news from the capital visit Metro.co.uk's visitMetro's London news hub. He served as royal equerry a personal attendant to a member of the royal family to Prince Charles in the '90s, and during that time, Mark was also very close to Prince William and their . It was only with the appointment in 1980 of Sqn Ldr Adam Wise, that the Prince could be said to have acquired the assistance of his own staff although he was still shared with the Queen and Prince Edward. A total of 30 full-time employees receive a paycheck from Charles, according to the report. Archie and Lilibet, From Prince to monarch, HELLO! A body language expert joked: 'This is how most Mexican telenovelas [soap operas] begin. The former MP is known to be a close confidant of Charles and even worked as an equerry for him in the 1970s. [59] Following the decision to step back from royal duties, it was announced in February 2020 that they would close their office at Buckingham Palace.[60]. Following their marriages, the Household also additionally served their wives. King Charles's former equerry, whom Prince Harry regards as a mentor, attended the wedding of the classical soprano Alicia Lowes to record-breaking rower Alex Simpson in Monmouthshire. A weekly meeting with Johnny - I mean, King Charles? As an equerry, Major Thompson is officially a Royal servant and officer of the British Royal household, who assists King Charles III with his official duties. A former Tory MP and a grandson of Winston Churchill, 'Fatty' Soames met Charles when they were 12, and was his equerry in the 1970s. Before his army. Officer in charge of all elements of aviation on board United Kingdom Destroyers or Frigates. A number of Hereditary Keepers of Palaces and Castles: Geographer Royal for Scotland Professor, Her Majesty's Clockmaker and Keeper and Dresser of His Majesty's Clocks in Scotland , Lieutenant General of the North (Vacant), Her Majesty's state trumpeters in Scotland, 1999present: Annabelle Galletley (Mrs. Angus Galletley), 2000present: Ms. Suzanne Lofthouse-Jackson, 20092020: Amy Mayes (Mrs. Jonathan Mayes), Private Secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at Kensington Palace: Mr Alistair Wood, LVO MBE 20042012, Private Secretary to the Duke of Kent, KG at Wren House, Kensington Palace: Mr Nicholas Marden. The couple previously shared an apartment at Clarence House with Prince Harry, which he retained. An equerry is an officer of the British royal household who attends or assists members of the royal family. Munya Chawawa as Prince Charles is an irresistible piece of casting. The Household of the Duke of York provided administrative support for the royal duties of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, along with his immediate family. Sir Nicholas is actually the grandson of Winston Churchill, who was close to the royals during his time as prime minister. His Majesty was driven to the castle in his electric Audi after a church service in. Eirian Jane Prosser For Mailonline After his marriage to Princess Mary of Teck in 1893 they shared the Household of the Duke and Duchess of York. [2], Over time, the offices of Lord High Steward and Lord Great Chamberlain lost both their political functions, which were taken over by the Chief Justiciar and Lord High Treasurer, and their domestic functions, which were taken over by the lord steward and lord chamberlain. Major Thompson was previously spotted alongside The King and Camilla, The Queen Consort on their tour of Canada in May 2022 undertaken as The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. The duties of these officials, and the various officers under their charge are dealt with in the articles under those headings. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press . The society nuptials had an incredible guest list that included the Queen and Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Queen Sofia of Spain and the former King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece. The New Zealander added that he thought the equerry (officer of . Sir Nicholas Soames - grandson of Sir Winston Churchill - has been a confidant and close friend to Charles for decades. While many are mourning Queen Elizabeth II, the attention of TikTok users has been captured by King Charles new equerry: Major Johnny Thompson. You can see why Margaret fell for an equerry, someone else observed on Twitter. The Chapelled by the lord chancellorserved the king's spiritual and secretarial needs. ", Whilst a third said: "Because his equerry is so gosh darn attractive and well turned out in everything he wears and how he conducts himself. Previous royal valet Michael Fawcett, who rose to become CEO of The Prince's Foundation before resigning in November 2021 after offering to assist a donor in securing a knighthood, reportedly counted among his duties in the 1980s, putting toothpaste on Charles' toothbrush. The Crown Equerry has day-to-day operation of the Royal Mews, and is part of the Lord Chamberlain's Office. For accounting purposes they are the responsibility of the Keeper of the Privy Purse and Treasurer to the King. The moment the Major - who is married - and Prime Minister looked into each other's eyes yesterday caused some amusement among observers of the historic occasion. The Hon George & Hon Sarah Lopes George is the son of the 2nd Baron Roborough and his wife, Sarah, is Lord Astor of Hewver's sister. Fans were also intrigued by the new monarchs equerry during the procession of Her Majestys coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday, September 14. [1] Only the Lord Chamberlain fulfils an executive function; while the other two continue to have a ceremonial role, and are to be seen particularly on State occasions. The offices of Treasurer of the Household, Comptroller of the Household, and Vice-Chamberlain of the Household are held by senior government whips in the House of Commons. The Duke of York was assisted by a private secretary, deputy private secretary, assistant private secretary and equerry. Prince Charles recently sparked rumors that he's a closeted gay. Gerald Ward (top left) was a godfather to Prince Harry. Michael Fawcett - who formerly worked as the royal's valet - quit his role as chief executive of the Prince's Foundation amid claims that he fixed an honour for a Saudi tycoon, who has donated to royal charities. Britain's King Charles III waves as he leaves a reception in Milton Keynes, England, in February 2023. Later that day the officer escorted Prime Minister Liz Truss to meet the King at Buckingham Palace. At the commencement of the reign of Queen Victoria, the two establishments were combined, and considerably reduced.
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