His presence would almost eclipse that of Charles III in France. Since the arrival of the Camilla kings in France on Wednesday, numerous photos and videos of a man in a kilt, close to the royal couple, have captivated crowds on social media.
Nicknamed “Johnny Hot T” or “Hot Bodyguard” on TikTok, where several of his videos have racked up millions of views, Major Jonathan Thompson, an officer in the 5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, is an equerry and lieutenant colonel in King Charles III.
Born in 1983 in Morpeth, in the north of England, Jonathan Thompson is today one of the closest collaborators of the British sovereign and has accompanied the royal family for several years on all their trips: from the funeral of Elizabeth II to the coronation of Charles III and the official visit of the King and Queen Camilla to France this week.
His Scottish suit and handsome physique made him easy to spot in the crowd surrounding the king and made him a favorite of the general public. the british magazine tatler It even ranked the officer third in June 2023 on its list of the most influential British personalities, behind Charles III and Camilla and heir Sanjay Hinduja and his wife Anu.
“I have a soft spot for Major Johnny Thompson.”
Originally shadowed by Queen Elizabeth II as an equerry and bodyguard during her visits to Balmoral, Major Jonathan Thompson came to the attention of the general public during the Queen’s funeral in September 2022.
At the time, several videos of the officer, promoted to lieutenant colonel by Charles III after the death of the queen, went viral on social media. Since then, his presence at royal events has been closely scrutinized by fans of the British crown.
Major Jonathan Thompson did not leave the French indifferent either. On social media, several Internet users highlighted the charm of the officer walking dressed in his traditional Scottish skirt through the streets of Paris, in the king’s entourage. “I have a soft spot for Major Johnny Thompson.” Can we read on Twitter?.
Under the TikTok hashtag #johnnythompson, which has more than 24 million views, numerous video montages of the officer in France have also been published on the platform. But the man in the kilt is not a heart to be fooled. He has been married since 2010 and is the father of a little boy born in 2018.
Source: BFM TV
