Palmerston the cat, once the chief mouser for the U.K.'s Foreign Commonwealth Office, has come out of retirement to join the governance of Bermuda as a feline relations consultant. Initially stepping down in 2020, Palmerston enjoyed life in leisure with his former coworker Andrew Murdoch, but was persuaded to rejoin public service after Murdoch became the new governor of Bermuda. This story reflects the charming and humorous roles that pets can take in government, alongside other notable figures like Larry the Cat at No. 10 Downing St.
Palmerston the cat returned from retirement to serve as a feline relations consultant in Bermuda, proving that retirement isn't for everyone, even for cats.
Having gained fame for his work ethic as chief mouser and accumulating a following online, Palmerston's return to duty highlights the unique roles pets play in public life.
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