He is part of the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland.
At the time of his initial online popularity in 2022, he was an army major.
Thompson was often by Her Majesty’s side as a bodyguard, and he worked for Charles as well.

As of this writing, Thompson is the king’s equerry.
Thompson joined the army two years later.
Their family also included two dogs.

Thompson has often been spotted wearing kilts, which fans online noticed (and admired).
He came to attention during the queen’s funeral.
He walked behind Charles looking dashing throughout all the ceremonies."

A major relationship update came just a few months later.
How does the king’s equerry reportedly feel about his fame?
For the most part, though, the king’s equerry has kept his personal life strictly under wraps.
However, the king’s equerry hasn’t kept everything close to the vest.