The most beloved inhabitant of 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the Prime Minister (now Prime Minister) in the United Kingdom, does not speak; it has four legs; Hair all over his body and his name is Larry. Oh! She is a cat. However, he is not a politician’s pet but another factor in the place he is in charge of Hunt the rodents that live in the area.
Larry was “appointed” in February 2011, and while it may sound like a joke, it’s an official position for him A long tradition in English government. In fact, there is a record from the beginning of the 20th century, but it is something that has been done since the 16th century. Although it is true that the first to officially receive the title was Larry, and as such, he appeared in The official website of the government headquarters.
His tasks, as they appear on the same site, consist of “Greeting guests at homeexamining security defenses, testing antique furniture for quality when it’s time for a nap, as well as discussing solutions for mice.”
‼️ UK 🇬🇧: Larry the Cat 🐈, who lives in 10 Downing Street, is frightening a fox that has been roaming around the Prime Minister’s house.https://t.co/EqNRLwQxzH #United kingdom
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Oblivious to political ideologies and changes in government, the cat that works Chief Mouser in the Cabinet OfficeAnd he’s not even ashamed of foxes, so he’s become In a character that won the sympathy of the English and Twitter users from all over the world.
Although the cat known to have spent the longest time in Downing Street is Wilberforce (who has served four different prime ministers: Edward Heath, Harold Wilson, Jim Callahan, and Margaret Thatcher)And the Larry is the first aider in the times he had to live.
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Due to the requirements of his work, the kitten has complete freedom to move around the neighborhood and its surroundings, so it is not uncommon to see him On television or in the press When reporters cover the news from outside the building.
This is how they end up grabbing the headlines and starring in memes. On Twitter he even has his own Unofficial profile with over 600,000 followersAnd the @Number10catWhere this cat follows the news through his eyes. It’s always witty and very reminiscent of another famous satirist: Salem from the series Sabrina, charming things.
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