Palmerston, former Foreign Office chief mouser, dies in Bermuda
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Palmerston, former Foreign Office chief mouser, dies in Bermuda
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"Announcing his death, a post on Palmerston's X account read: "Palmerston, Diplocat extraordinaire, passed away peacefully on 12 February. "Palmy" was a special member of the Government House team in Bermuda, and a much loved family member. "He was a wonderful companion, with a gentle nature, and will be sorely missed.""
Palmerston, the much-loved former chief mouser for the Foreign Office, died peacefully in Bermuda on 12 February after returning to public service as a 'feline relations consultant' to the Governor of Bermuda. The rescue cat from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home served four years at Whitehall, retired in 2020, then resumed duties in February 2025. A post on Palmerston's X account described him as 'Diplocat extraordinaire' and a special member of Government House, praising his gentle nature and companionship. The Independent appeals for donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and to keep reporting free without paywalls.
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