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Revision as of 03:25, 26 April 2021
Personal Aide-de-Camp is an appointment in the Royal Household of the United Kingdom. It is distinct from that of other Aides-de-Camp to the Queen (or King), in that it is only bestowed on members of the Royal Family holding military rank. The appointment is signified by the post-nominal letters 'ADC'. It is an honorary role with few duties or responsibilities attached;[2] in the 20th century the Personal Aides de Camp were specifically listed as riding close behind the Gold State Coach at each Coronation, and walking or riding close behind the Gun Carriage at each State Funeral, of a monarch.[3]
History
The practice of appointing family members as Personal Aides-de-Camp was begun by Queen Victoria.[2]
Insignia
The emblem of the office is the royal cypher and crown (of the monarch who appointed the officer), which is worn on the uniform shoulder straps; and No. 1 gold aiguillettes, which are worn on the right shoulder. (The aiguillettes of Personal Aides-de-Camp are distinguished from those of other Aides-de-Camp by the addition of the royal cypher and crown to each tag).[4]
Current ADCs
Those in the Royal Family who currently hold the appointment are:
Rank | Name and Date of Appointment | Military branch Years served |
---|---|---|
Appointed by Queen Elizabeth II | ||
Field Marshal Air Chief Marshal |
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (1 August 1966-Present) [5] | British Army 1955–1976 |
Admiral of the Fleet Field Marshal Marshal of the Royal Air Force |
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (6 December 1973-Present)[6] | Royal Navy 1971–1977 Royal Air Force 1971–1977 |
Captain (retired) | Mark Phillips (1 February 1974-Present) | British Army 1969–1978 |
Vice Admiral | Prince Andrew, Duke of York (1 February 1984-Present) | Royal Navy 1978–2001[7] |
Honorary Air Commodore | Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (1 August 2004-Present) | |
Vice Admiral | Sir Timothy Laurence (1 August 2004-Present) | Royal Navy 1973–2011 |
Squadron Leader Major Lieutenant Commander |
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (17 March 2013-Present)[8] | British Army 2006–2009 Royal Air Force 2009–2013 |
Major Squadron Leader Lieutenant Commander |
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (13 October 2018-Present)[9] | British Army 2005–2015 |
There are other categories of aides-de-camp to the Queen; most are serving military, naval, and air officers, usually of colonel or brigadier rank or equivalent. There are also specific posts for very senior officers, such as First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp, Flag Aide-de-Camp, Aide-de-Camp General, and Air Aide-de-Camp each with its own specific entitlement to post-nominal letters.
Former ADCs
Those in the Royal Family who previously held the appointment are:
See also
References
- ^ Why Does Prince William Have a Gold Braid on His Uniform?, Harper's Bazaar
- ^ a b Allison, Ronald; Riddell, Sarah (1991). The Royal Encyclopedia. London: Macmillan Press. p. 7. ISBN 0-333-53810-2.
- ^ London Gazette, various editions.
- ^ "Army Dress Regulations 2017, part 10" (PDF).
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44082/supplement/9031
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/46148/supplement/14723
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/49639/supplement/1735
- ^ "Duke of Cambridge becomes Aide-de-Camp to the Queen, March 17, 2013".
- ^ Proctor, Charlie (15 October 2018). "The Queen makes Prince Harry a personal aide-de-camp – Royal Central". royalcentral.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/25176/page/6321
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/25773/page/223
- ^ "No. 25773". The London Gazette. 5 January 1888. p. 102.
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/26676/page/5922
- ^ "No. 26809". The London Gazette. 1 January 1897. p. 3.
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/26947/page/1688
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/27811/supplement/4547
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28380/supplement/3859
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13453/page/1823
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13453/page/1823
- ^ "No. 28380". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 May 1910. p. 3859.
- ^ "No. 33522". The London Gazette. 2 August 1929. p. 5061.
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34296/supplement/4012
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34296/supplement/4012
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/15359/page/98
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38316/supplement/1