Many royal ceremonies and traditions have taken place in the wake ofQueen Elizabeth II’s death.

They are often senior officers from the British army, like Major Jonathan Thompson.

As noted on hisLinkedInprofile, Thompson joined the British Army in 2006 and is a Platoon Commander.

Queen Elizabeth smiling

Thompson’s wife Caroline earned a Higher National Diploma in Design Communications at the Southampton Institute.

Major Jonathan Thompson and Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Estate

Major Jonathan Thompson following the coffin of the queen