Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, the equerry to King Charles often dubbed the 'hot equerry' by royal fans, has welcomed his first child with his wife Olivia. The baby girl, named Theodora, was born on May 20, 2026. The name, of Greek origin, is said to mean 'gift from God'.
The announcement appeared in The Times's births, deaths and marriages section on Wednesday, reading: 'THOMPSON on 20th May 2026 to Olivia (née Lewis) and Lieutenant Colonel Jonny, a daughter, Theodora.' The couple married around a year ago. No photographs of the newborn have been released.
Thompson, a member of the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland, previously served as the late Queen's most senior bodyguard before becoming a Super Equerry to King Charles. His role involves planning and executing the monarch's daily duties and accompanying him on trips and engagements.
The news may disappoint royal fans who enjoy seeing him at public events, as he is expected to take paternity leave for several weeks. Thompson has reduced his public-facing duties in recent years due to unwanted attention from the public, but continues to appear at major royal occasions.
He was recently spotted during King Charles's royal tour of the US and at the Royal Windsor Horse Show earlier this month, where he sat with Lady Louise Windsor.
