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Handsome Kilt-Clad Aide to King Charles Receives Promotion
Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, a loyal and handsome aide to King Charles, has been promoted after years of standing by the monarch's side.
The Lieutenant Colonel, who frequently sports a traditional kilt, has been seen with the royal family in recent weeks, amassing a sizable fan base.
This week, Thompson stood alongside the King as he welcomed Rishi Sunak, the new Prime Minister, to Buckingham Palace.
According to reports, he was seen shaking hands with the new PM in the courtyard alongside other high-ranking officials.
As an equerry, Thompson is responsible for meticulously arranging and carrying out the everyday activities of the monarch.
This includes maintaining the roles – royces, coaches, and carriages – used at official events like the Trooping of the Colour and the State Opening of Parliament.
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Thompson is a member of the Scottish 5th Battalion Royal Regiment and had previously worked for the late Queen.
When not working for the royal family, he resides in Surrey with his family.
In 2010, he married Caroline, a marketing manager, and the couple has a four-year-old son.
Royal admirers have taken notice of Thompson's promotion, with many expressing their joy on social media.
One user tweeted, “Seeing Major Johnny Thompson at the palace in his kilt is never a chore.
That man is quite attractive.”
Despite the promotion, some fans continue to refer to him as Major Johnny Thompson, with one person stating, “Even though he received a promotion, Major Johnny Thompson will always be his name.”
Thompson's newfound popularity has also led to a growing online following, with many people drooling over him.
One admirer recently called him a “wonderful hunk,” while another person said, “We need more footage of the quite attractive, kilted Major Johnny Thompson.”
In other news, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made a bid of $16 million for a luxurious property in Montecito, California.
The celebrity-studded community is home to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their two children.
Internet star Josh King Madrid has publicly declared his intention to purchase the Montecito home where the couple has been residing since the summer of 2020.
The businessman, who claims to have become a millionaire through e-commerce and social media marketing, has offered to pay over the odds for the property.
“I want to purchase Prince Harry's home, and I'm putting it out there for everybody to see,” Madrid said.
“I'll spend $1 million more than what he did to get it because I want it so badly.
Now, how good of a deal is that?”
Overall, Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson's promotion has garnered attention from royal admirers, while Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's property bid has caught the eye of the media and internet personalities alike.