LARRY the Cat enjoys a paws for thought yesterday — as he marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street.
The tabby became the first official Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office when he arrived aged four from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
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Larry the Cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing StreetCredit: PAFormer PM Boris Johnson grins as Larry the Cat stands on his paperworkCredit: PA:Press AssociationStarmer and Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto grin as Larry scampers past the front door to No10Credit: AFP
Then-PM David Cameron wanted help dealing with rats and mice in the 18th century building.
He is the first cat to take on the prestigious role.
Larry is now currently serving his sixth premier, Sir Keir Starmer.
Over the years he has been seen photobombing US President Donald Trump, Ukranian leader Volodymyr Zelensky and several other political heavyweights.
Larry can also often be seen sprawled out on the pavements of Downing Street or perched on the windsowill beside No10’s front door.
Despite his old age at 19 years old, Larry’s minders say he is still catching rodents.
A source said Larry celebrated with extra treats.
Larry arrives for his first day as Chief Mouser at 10 Downing StreetCredit: ReutersLarry felt no need to stand on ceremony during a group photograph including fomer PM Theresa May with US President Donald Trump and wife MelaniaCredit: APLiz Truss and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen show Larry some loveCredit: AFPStarmer ushers in Ukranian President Zelensky into No10 as Larry heads out for the dayCredit: AFPRishi Sunak and Larry the Cat failed to see eye-to-eye as the pair ignore each otherCredit: ReutersLarry is frequently seen out and about around Downing StreetCredit: APThe Chief Mouser has now served under six Prime MinistersCredit: PA
