 This includes non-British and Commonwealth soldiers who join the British Army.At least one airman was given the King's shilling upon attestation into the Royal Air Force in 1948.The phrase has been used to refer to other modern practices, for instance to a member of the British House of Commons accepting an office of profit under the Crown, such as the Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead, in order to vacate their seats, as resigning is not permitted.