How much does the King’s bodyguard get paid? Salary explained
ROYAL staff play an important role within the family - including King Charles' bodyguard.
But what salary comes with the royal role? Here's everything you need to know.
How much does King Charles' bodyguard get paid?
The role of King Charles' bodyguard is one of the upmost importance.
With millions of people lining up to get a glimpse of the royals, or hoping to be lucky enough to even score a handshake from His Majesty, bodyguards must be on full alert at all times.
Royal protection officers with the Met Police are paid salaries of over £100,000.
However the salary of his bodyguard and equerry Major Johnny Thompson is not known.
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The equerry is a member of the 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Having a bodyguard detail is nothing new for King Charles III.
Even when studying at Cambridge University, the-then Prince Charles, had a security guard.
He would have to attend all lectures with Charles and even lived on campus.
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What do equerries do?
Like the royal bodyguards, equerries also play an important royal within the monarchy.
An equerry is an officer of a royal household or court, who acts as a personal attendant, usually upon a sovereign, a member of the Royal Family, or a national representative.
The role, which is normally occupied by a senior officer from one of the armed services, is held for three years.
The job description of an equerry consists of assisting the royal family with their duties, within both the royal residence and outside on public engagements.
Historically, an equerry was an officer in charge of the stables of a member of the Royal Family.
However, today that position is held by the Crown Equerry, who manages the Royal Mews and holds a distinct office.
Prince William's equerry is Lieutenant Commander Rob Dixon.
He has worked for the Prince and Princess of Wales since 2020, and is often snapped alongside the royals when attending important events.
It is not known exactly how much a royal equerry is paid.