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Larry the cat celebrates 15 years as ‘Chief Mouser’ at 10 Downing Street

The feline has charmed the public and outlasted six prime ministers so far
byAgence France-Presse
Published: 12:00am, 02 Mar 2026
Length: 164 words
Larry the cat celebrates 15 years as ‘Chief Mouser’ at 10 Downing Street

Larry the cat, Downing Street’s “Chief Mouser”, celebrates 15 years of service, outlasting six prime ministers and charming the nation. Photo: AP

Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3)

Larry the cat recently marked 15 years as the United Kingdom’s chief mouser patrolling the corridors at 10 Downing Street.

Recruited to deal with a rodent problem, Larry arrived at the prime minister’s official residence on February 15, 2011.

The feline was adopted from the renowned London animal shelter, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

David Cameron was the prime minister at the time.

Since then, Larry, officially introduced on Downing Street’s website as the “Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office”, has reigned supreme from the country’s most photographed doorstep.

He has lived through six prime ministers, from Cameron to Keir Starmer.

A media darling, Larry, who is now believed to be around 19, often steals the spotlight from visiting foreign leaders.

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