This came as a surprise for some as Lt Col Thompson, 41, moved to a "more executive and less public-facing role" last year, while still keeping his role as senior equerry to King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77. This is believed to be because he didn't like the attention he had received online due to his looks.

Britain's King Charles and other senior royals are due to join veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the start of four days of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

King Charles III and other senior members of the royal family kicked off four days of national celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe by attending a military parade in London.