to Britain's monarchy and the Vatican. In 2011, he was appointed Honorary Professor of Media at the University of Winchester. Personal life In 1984, Bruce was recognised in the name of Bruce of Crionaich by Lord Lyon King of Arms. On 3 July 2021, after 20 years together, Bruce was married to Stephen Knott at St John's Episcopal Church by the Bishop of Edinburgh. Bruce is a godfather to Viscount Severn, the son of Prince Edward. Arms Honours As an Equerry to HRH The Earl of Wessex since 2008, he wears an aiguillette on his right shoulder while in military uniform, as well the Royal Cypher of The Earl of Wessex on his epaulettes. He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London on 9 October 2012. This granted him the use of the post nominal letters "DL" in perpetuity. See also Governor of Edinburgh Castle Publications Days of Majesty, (co-authored with Simon Welfare); Macmillan Publications, London (1993) Keepers of the Kingdom: The Ancient Offices of Britain (co-authored with Mark Cator and Julian Calder); Cassell Illustrated Publications, London (1999) The Oldest: In Celebration of Britain's Living History (co-authored with Julian Calder); Cassell Publications, London (2005) The Butler's Guide to Running the Home and Other Graces (foreword by Alastair Bruce and written by Stanley Ager and Fiona St. Aubyn); Biteback Publications, London (2012) References External links Journalisted – Alastair Bruce Burke's Peerage & Baronetage, ELGIN, E 1960 births Living people Military personnel from Winchester London Scottish officers Clan Bruce People educated at Milton Abbey School Graduates of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Scots Guards officers English people of Scottish descent British people of Scottish descent Sky News newsreaders and journalists British reporters and correspondents British television presenters Knights of Justice of the Order of St John British Army major generals Members of the British Royal Household British Army personnel of the Falklands War British Army personnel of the Iraq War Members of the Royal Company of Archers Officers of the Order of the British Empire Deputy Lieutenants of Greater London Equerries LGBT military personnel British LGBT journalists Recipients of military awards and decorations