Who is Queen Camilla’s squire, Major Ollie Plunket?

WHEN Queen Camilla is at royal meetings, she always has her squire on hand.

Here’s what we know about Major Ollie Plunket, who is always ready to help the Queen with her duties.

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Who is Queen Camilla’s squire, Major Ollie Plunket?

The Queen Consort’s equerry, Major Ollie Plunket, serves in The Rifles, the regiment of which Camilla has been colonel-in-chief since 2020, after succeeding the late Prince Philip.

Even before starting to work at the Firm, Plunket had already had some impressive adventures.

When he was 18, he traveled alone by motorbike from Argentina to Alaska during a gap year, before securing an Army scholarship at the University of Exeter.

I can’t imagine what it must be like for a family to receive the news that their loved one has been injured in the line of duty and is now in hospital in Birmingham, miles from where they live.

Major Ollie Plunket

His trip raised more than £100,000 for the Fisher House Foundation, a charity which provides a home from home for families of military patients undergoing treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

Plunket’s journey lasted 213 days, covering 24,500 miles riding a Yamaha 600cc Tenere, and he even survived a rockfall along the way.

He said: “I traveled incredible roads with incredible landscapes. I enjoyed the challenge immensely, but I always kept in mind the fact that I was doing this for the troops and their families.

“I can’t imagine what it must be like for a family to receive the news that their loved one has been injured in the line of duty and is now in hospital in Birmingham, miles from where they live.

“I’m passionate about supporting Fisher House because having accommodation close to the wards is one less thing for families to think about.”

What does a royal squire do?

A royal equerry is an officer of one of the armed forces appointed to assist royals in the daily performance of their duties.

Camilla named Plunkett as her first squire in November 2022.

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A squire typically spends around three years in the role, and it is understood that Plunket helps look after the Queen’s diary and day-to-day events.

He also assists in official events, providing support in combat and military relations.

The role involves being in close and regular contact with the royals in question at royal residences as well as at public engagements.

It is thought that the monarch chooses his own squire – meaning Camilla may have handpicked Plunket.

The royal household also includes a number of “extra knights” – honorary appointees chosen from current and retired senior officers of the royal household.

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Who is King Charles’ squire and bodyguard?

King Charles has a separate squire for his wife Camilla.

His royal equerry is Lieutenant-Colonel Johnny Thompson of the 5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

He is often seen at royal events, especially after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

O Army Officer comes from Morpeth, Northumberland, but now lives in Surrey with his family.

His Army career began in 2006, he is a platoon commander and is believed to have worked as King Charles’ squire since 2020.

His LinkedIn profile says he graduated from Aberystwyth University in 2004 with a degree in economics and politics with international studies.

At university he was a member of the undergraduate officer training corps.

Your job involves being responsible for planning and executing the King’s daily business.

Lieutenant Colonel Thompson’s role requires him to attend public events and be in close contact with the monarch.

He is also close to the king while at royal residences such as Buckingham Palace.

Charles’ squire used to work with the late queen and has worked for the royal household for several years.

He was one of her most experienced bodyguards and went to several royal events with her.

Lt. Col. Thompson first appeared in public in his role when he was part of the Platinum Jubilee Thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in June 2022.

Outside of work, he often spends time with his family.

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He married his wife Caroline, who works as a marketing manager, in 2010.

The couple has a young son, whose information is kept out of the public spotlight, as well as two black labradors named Odin and Piper.

Caroline studied at Windsor Girls School and Strode’s College, before gaining an HND at Southampton Institute in Design Communications

In a diverse career, she went on to work at Packard Bell, BMW, and also as a gym instructor and horsewoman.