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UK's former chief mouser 'Palmerston' dies, returns to cat dimension.

UK's former chief mouser 'Palmerston' dies, returns to cat dimension.

Matichon•International•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Palmerston, the esteemed former chief mouser of the UK Foreign Office, has passed away after a diplomatic posting in Bermuda.

  • •Palmerston, the former chief mouser of the UK Foreign Office, has died.
  • •Palmerston served as chief mouser at the Foreign Office from 2016-2020.
  • •Following retirement, Palmerston took on a diplomatic role in Bermuda starting January 30, 2025.
  • •Palmerston was remembered fondly by colleagues in Bermuda as a special and beloved member of the civil service.

Overview

  • •Palmerston served as chief mouser at the UK Foreign Office between 2016 and 2020.
  • •After retiring, Palmerston began a new role as a diplomatic cat in Bermuda on January 30, 2025.
  • •Palmerston died in Bermuda on February 12.
  • •Palmerston was originally adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
  • •Palmerston was named after Viscount Palmerston, a 19th-century British Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary.
  • •Palmerston's social media account described him as a 'very special member' of the Bermuda civil service, who was 'loved by all' and a 'great partner'.
  • •Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing Street, also paid tribute to Palmerston.

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Key Quotes

Palmerston's social media account
"He was a very special member of the Bermuda civil service and loved by all. A great partner, and everyone will miss Palmerston."
เขาเป็นสมาชิกที่พิเศษมากของสำนักงานราชการในเบอร์มิวดาและเป็นที่รักของทุกคน เป็นคู่หูที่ยอดเยี่ยมและทุกคนจะคิดถึงพาลเมอร์สตัน

Key Entities

Person

Palmerston(พาลเมอร์สตัน)
A former chief mouser at the UK Foreign Office who later served as a diplomatic cat in Bermuda.
Viscount Palmerston(วิสเคาท์ พาลเมอร์สตัน)ℹ️
A 19th-century British Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary after whom the cat Palmerston was named.
Larry(แลร์รี)ℹ️
The current chief mouser at 10 Downing Street, described as a former rival of Palmerston.

Organization

UK Foreign Office(กระทรวงต่างประเทศสหราชอาณาจักร)ℹ️
The government department where Palmerston served as chief mouser.

Place

Bermuda(เบอร์มิวดา)ℹ️
A British Overseas Territory where Palmerston took on a diplomatic role.
10 Downing Street(10 ถนนดาว์นิง)ℹ️
The official residence and office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.