A former Colonel of the Grenadier Guards could come out of retirement to exchange Prince Andrew and lead Trooping the Color as a key a part of this 12 months’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Mail on Sunday understands that Lieutenant Common Sir George Norton is favorite to exchange the Duke of York who was final week stripped of all his army titles.
‘The planning is that George Norton will are available in for the quick time period,’ mentioned a army supply.
The Mail on Sunday understands that Lieutenant Common Sir George Norton (pictured) is favorite to exchange the Duke of York to steer Trooping the Color
‘With restricted time earlier than the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend, which begins with Trooping the Color on June 2, the function requires somebody of stature and expertise.’
In a protracted and distinguished profession, Sir George, 59, served 4 occasions in Northern Eire and was awarded the MBE for operational service in Bosnia.
He subsequently grew to become Commanding Officer of the distinguished Grenadiers earlier than serving thrice in Afghanistan, receiving the US Meritorious Honor Award and a Queen’s Commendation for Worthwhile Service.
However it’s his familiarity with Trooping the Color and ceremonial process which at the moment are extremely prized.
It comes after Prince Andrew (pictured) was final week stripped of all his army titles
Appointed Main Common Commanding the Family Division in 2011, he had a key function within the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee the next 12 months. Sir George retired from the Military in 2019 to develop into Commandant of the Royal School of Defence Research.
Now he might take centre stage on the Jubilee, alongside the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards; Prince William, Colonel of the Irish Guards; Princess Anne, Colonel of the Blues and Royals; and the Duke of Kent, Colonel of the Scots Guards.
Sir George’s function is prone to final just for the Jubilee.
‘In some unspecified time in the future within the not-too distant future, one other Royal can be appointed Colonel of the Grenadiers and is prone to be both the Duchess of Cambridge or Prince Edward or his spouse, Sophie,’ the supply mentioned.