11 Facts About Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Edward Smyth-Osbourne was educated at Eton College, an all-boys public school in Berkshire.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne studied at the University of St Andrews, graduating with an undergraduate Master of Arts.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne was commissioned into The Life Guards in October 1983.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne went on to be Commanding Officer of the Household Cavalry Regiment in 2005 and in that role deployed to Afghanistan in 2007.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne then became commander of the 38th Brigade in 2009, Director of the ISAF Force Reintegration Cell in 2012, and Major-General commanding the Household Division in July 2013.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne was Prince William's and Prince Harry's Commanding Officer in the Household Cavalry Regiment and acted as their military mentor.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne was Prince Harry's Commanding Officer when the prince undertook active service in Afghanistan.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne was invited to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne relinquished command of the Household Division on 11 June 2016 and was knighted and invested as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order by the Queen.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne was appointed Colonel of The Life Guards and Gold Stick in Waiting to the Queen on 7 June 2019.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne was appointed Honorary Colonel Wiltshire Army Cadet Force on 1 December 2024.