Upon retirment from the Britsh Army one is permitted to be addressed by military rank only if one had achieved major or above (or equivalent in other services). Capt. Mark Phillips' indiscretion was overlooked on the grounds of him being married to royalty.
During my time serving Her Maj' I saw no end of people with Wg Cdr (rtd) on business cards, credit cards, cheque cards, etc. I never saw any with Sgt(rtd) on them tho'. Vanity is a wonderful thing.
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