Let us know in the comments below. It's Palmerston the cat, TikTok: President Trump signs orders to ban it in the US within 45 days. Larry's arrival in 2016 prompted a vicious rivalry with Downing Street cat Larry. [4][5] On 26 July 2016, Palmerston was caught sneaking into Number 10, when the famous black door was left open. And it's international cat day! Palmerston, the British Foreign Office's resident cat, is leaving his post for a life of leisure in the countryside. 5,942 Followers, 246 Following, 98 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Palmerston (@fco_palmerston) Aww, cute! Palmerston, a rescue cat from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, was brought to the Foreign Office in 2016, prompting reports of a rivalry with Downing Street cat Larry. [6] On 1 August 2016, a journalist caught Palmerston and Larry having a serious cat-fight, which led to Palmerston having damage to his ear and Larry losing his collar. Guess who's back? (Twitter) The U.K. needs a new top diplocat. Lawrence of Abdoun, a rescued black-and-white street tomcat, was given a role at the British Embassy in Amman, Jordan and is named after British military officer T. E. Lawrence and the neighbourhood in Amman where the embassy is located. Palmerston, a rescue cat from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, joined the Foreign Office in 2016 and was named after former British prime minister Lord Palmerston — and there were often rumors of a spat with Larry, the Downing Street cat. [1], The inception of the position of Chief Mouser at the FCO followed from the position Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, Larry and from visits from George Osborne's cat Freya who made regular visits to the office. Palmerston, the Foreign Office's pet cat, was adopted in 2016. My cat kills birds and mice and brings them in the house all the time! Previously, he was from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and is named after the former Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Lord Palmerston. Previously, he was from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and is named after the former Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Lord Palmerston.He is employed at the King Charles Street building. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. The "Chief Mouser" announced his retirement by posting his resignation letter to Simon McDonald, the office's permanent under-secretary, on Twitter. He was employed at the King Charles Street building. In one early scrap, Palmerston ripped the collar off Number 10's Larry leading to fears for the pets' welfare. Palmerston joined a network of highly skilled cats working in important government buildings in London to keep the mice at bay. After four and a half years as the government's Chief Mouser, he's decided to hang up his boots. Read about our approach to external linking. Like Palmerston, my cat Angel was adopted from the Battersea centre in London. [7], In October 2017, Palmerston "appointed" his first overseas envoys. I give a tribute to Palmerston, he mist of helped a lot, and I wish him a happy retirement! The black and white bicolour cat began his role in the position of Chief Mouser on 13 April 2016. Palmerston took himself away (with the help of a human) and worked on getting himself back into fighting fit condition. Palmerston, a rescue cat from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, was brought to the Foreign Office in 2016, prompting reports of a rivalry with Downing Street cat Larry. If you have a tribute to Palmerston, we want to hear it. [9], On 7 August 2020 Palmerston "retired" as the FCO's Chief Mouser, moving to the countryside to "spend more time relaxing away from the limelight"; his "resignation" was announced on Twitter. Palmerston the Foreign Office cat stalks Larry on Downing Street during post election DUP talks, London, UK. [8] Leyla Pixie, an orphaned kitten from Turkey, was adopted by the British Consulate General in Istanbul. Previously, he was from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and is named after the former Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Lord Palmerston. Larry's the cat from 10 Downing street but Palmerston is from the foreign office building. Palmerston the cat has become a popular addition to the Foreign Office. You might think Palmerston is quite an unusual name but it's inspired by Lord Palmerston who was a UK prime minister in the 19th century. Palmerston, a cat who has served as “Chief Mouser” for the UK’s Foreign Office, retired Friday. He had plenty of company, though sometimes less than smooth diplomatic relations with Larry, cat-in-residence at nearby 10 Downing Street. “I’ll miss him,” Larry wrote on Twitter. Palmerston, a rescue cat from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, was brought to the Foreign Office in 2016, prompting reports of a rivalry with Downing Street cat Larry. 'My 105,000 twitter … T he cat is named after Lord Palmerston, who was apparently well-liked and was the oldest Prime Minister in history to take office for the first time, at the age of 71. Palmerston is a cat who was the resident Chief Mouser of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) at Whitehall in London. Thank you palmerstonEnjoy your retirement in style skilled puuuurrrrrrfessionalLove kitty. The black and white bicolour cat began his role in the position of Chief Mouser on 13 April 2016. Jeremy Selwyn. Five things to look out for as the Champions League returns. Does this ancient clay pig look familiar? ", "Foreign Office cat Palmerston retires to countryside", Palmerston's official twitter feed (@DiploMog), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Palmerston_(cat)&oldid=991131740, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 November 2020, at 12:34. The cat is known for guarding his territory. Larry holds his own with a sniffer dog. Welsh swimming pools and children's play centres to reopen. [3] On 11 July 2016, Palmerston was caught on camera in a stand-off between himself and Larry in and around Downing Street. The black and white bicolour cat began his role in the position of Chief Mouser on 13 April 2016. Resident mousers Larry and Palmerston are at it again as delivery men begin the process of moving Theresa May into Number 10. 10-dic-2018 - The latest Tweets from Palmerston the Cat (@PalmerstonFOCat). He was famous for two things: his fights with Larry, the Downing Street cat, and being more popular than his boss. It's been quite the rags to riches story for Palmerston, who was a stray on the streets of London just five years ago. Palmerston, who is named after the longest-serving British Foreign Secretary, Lord Palmerston, arrived in April 2016 as a rescue cat. Palmerston, the Foreign Office cat, is to step down after four years. Palmerston, the Foreign Office cat, has returned to work after six months recovering from stress caused by civil servants constantly picking him up and overfeeding him. Palmerston the cat, Chief Mouser of the department since 2016, announced he was stepping down via the Foreign Office Twitter account. I was confused for a minute too! AFP/Getty Images . He was later evicted by resident police. Chief Mouser, DiploCat. The two were sometimes seen fighting in the street outside the British prime minister’s home. Palmerston, who is named after the longest-serving British Foreign Secretary, Lord Palmerston, arrived in April 2016 as a rescue cat… Palmerston is a cat who was the resident Chief Mouser of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) at Whitehall in London. What a purr-fect end to a meow-vellous story. In a statement released by the Foreign Office, Palmerston said: "Meow". The spread of coronavirus saw Palmerston moved to the countryside earlier this year, and he had been "working from home", according to a resignation letter shared by the Foreign Office. Foreign Office, London He'd been picked up by staff too much and had become overweight because he was being fed too many treats. It was posted on Twitter. [10][11], Chief Mouser to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, "Palmerston the cat arrives for work at the Foreign Office", "The Foreign Office Is Getting Its Own Cat And It's Called Palmerston", "Palmerston the diplocat catches first mouse since joining the Foreign Office", "Who's the new top cat in Downing Street tonight - Larry in stand off - join us @ITV news at ten", "Boris Johnson's cat evicted from 10 Downing Street after sneaking in when the door was open", "Number 10 cat Larry loses collar in 'most brutal fight yet' with Foreign Office's Palmerston", "British embassy cat in Jordan appointed chief mouser", "Palmerston on Twitter: ! He returned to full duties in December 2019. He has been known to clash with Larry, Number 10's main mouse-catcher. Palmerston joined a network of highly skilled cats working in important government buildings in London to keep the mice at bay. The black-and-white rescue cat, who has more than 105,000 Twitter followers, arrived from Battersea in 2016. Important News ! “My 105,000 twitter … ( I think they did it on purpose) , People are wishing it a happy retirement but it’s a cat, People are wishing it a happy retirement but it’s a cat. LONDON — When Palmerston, the U.K. Foreign Office’s “chief mouser,” vanished from public view earlier this year, some became concerned about the black-and-white rescue cat's whereabouts. Report by Matt Spencer. Hope you enjoy the rest of your life Palmerston! This comment was removed because it broke the rules. Palmerston, a rescue cat from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, was brought to the Foreign Office in 2016, prompting a rivalry with Downing Street cat Larry. Palmerston is the resident Chief Mouser of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) at Whitehall in London. He'll finish his duties properly in August and move to the countryside to enjoy his retirement in style. Unofficially the official account of Palmerston the FCO cat. Palmerston (cat), a mouser in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at Whitehall, London; Palmerston FC, an Australian association football team; Palmerston Football Club, an Australian Aussie Rules team; Palmerston Forts, also known as Palmerston's Follies, a series of 19th-century British defensive fortifications; See also. [2], Palmerston was in the news on 3 May 2016, as it was reported that he had caught his first mouse. Palmerston, the Foreign Office cat, is retiring from his role as chief mouser after four years with the department. 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