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Larry the Cat Marks 15 Years as Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street Under Six Prime Ministers

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While British politics churned through leaders, Larry the Cat stayed put. The 19-year-old Chief Mouser has served under six Prime Ministers and counting.

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In the UK there is a cat who works for the government, his name is Larry and he has just turned 15 in his post, the 10 Downing Street, which is the seat of the British Prime Ministers since 1735. Larry arrived there when he was 4 years old and his job is to hunt down mice that roam behind the famous black door in central London. According to the BBC, he caught his first mouse over there in 2011, two months after he was adopted from a shelter by …

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The Cat Larry, “head-hunters” of Britain, once again hoarded glances on February 15, 2026. The cat, who became a regular figure in British politics, reached a new anniversary within the official residence of the Prime Minister, where his presence is already part of the tradition. Although his title sounds symbolic, the so-called “head-hunters” has for years been one of the most constant inhabitants at 10 Downing Street. Since when does Larry liv…

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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