The role of equerry will see Major White be the Queen's 'eyes and ears' as he sticks close to her during royal engagements and when she welcomes guests. The Royal Marines have felt they’ve been handed from pillar to post but this is a proud moment.' Princess Anne, 70, is believed to be next-in-line to take up the role of Royal Marines captain general. Major White joined the Royal Marines in 2007 and has extensive experience with the elite commando force, with one source describing him as one of the best Royal Marines officers they had ever met. He has previously served as the military assistant to Major General Matt Holmes, commandant general of the Royal Marines and has also completed a posting at Navy Command in Portsmouth.

Source: Daily Mail November 15, 2020 12:20 UTC