He purchased a commission as cornet and sub-lieutenant in the 1st Life Guards on 7 February 1845, succeeding Viscount Seaham, and a lieutenancy on 5 May 1848 when Seaham retired.
He secured a position of authority as cornet and junior officer in the 1st Life Guards on 7 February 1845, following Viscount Seaham, and later received a promotion to lieutenant on 5 May 1848 upon Seaham's departure from the role.