King Charles III's Equerry Major Johnny Thompson Steals the Show at Coronation

Find out how Equerry Major Johnny Thompson stole the show at King Charles III's coronation with his remarkable presence and skills.

On May 6, King Charles III's coronation ceremony was held in London. As the ceremony formalized his position as the head of the Church of England, crowds of royal watchers in-person and online witnessed the event. Among the spectators, one person who caught their attention was the king's new equerry, Major Johnny Thompson, who was standing behind the king throughout the ceremony.

Previously serving as the queen's most senior bodyguard, Thompson gained fame on social media back in September 2022 when fans noticed the handsome member of the security team at events following Queen Elizabeth's death. Since then, he has been nicknamed "Major Eye Candy," and social media has been keeping a close eye on any sightings of Thompson at royal events, including the coronation.

Thompson certainly didn't disappoint fans as he looked dapper in his ceremonial dress uniform while standing alongside Prince Louis and Queen Camilla during the crowning of the King. His appearance didn't go unnoticed, and fans took to Twitter to express their admiration for the lieutenant. One user tweeted a close-up of him, admitting that they were a bit distracted during the ceremony, while another joked that they would camp out on The Mall without a tent for three days for a glimpse of him.

Thompson's presence at the coronation ceremony stole the show and proved that he is not just a skilled security personnel but also a captivating personality. Fans were delighted to see him and couldn't help but admire his striking looks and elegance.

Get a closer look at Thompson's appearance at the king's coronation below.