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U.K.'s foreign office cat Palmerston shows up for duty in Bermuda

Palmerston, the former resident cat at the Foreign Office, has been brought out of retirement for a new overseas diplomatic posting in Bermuda.
Palmerston's account stated he was 'lured out of retirement' by 'diplomacy and a purr-fect role' with Bermuda's new governor, Andrew Murdoch.
The Foreign Office mentioned Palmerston 'will attend only the meetings he deems important, offering advice when necessary and indulging in well-earned naps.'
Palmerston, named after the longest-serving British Foreign Secretary, was adopted by diplomat Andrew Murdoch, now the governor of Bermuda.

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South China Morning Post

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It's the 'purr-fect' job. Britain's top feline diplomat comes out of retirement

Britain’s top feline diplomat has come out of retirement for a new job. Palmerston, former Chief Mouser to the Foreign Office, is now the U.K. chief four-legged representative in Bermuda.

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