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King Charles Invites Andy Burnham, Cat Larry Welcomes Him

7/21/2026

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Andy Burnham was formally invited by King Charles to form a government, with Larry the cat welcoming him at No. 10 Downing Street.
Larry the cat has served as chief mouser since 2011, though his success is disputed, fighting former chief mouser Palmerston and Chancellor George Osborne’s cat Freya.
Larry the cat has appeared in official photographs with U.S. President Donald Trump and former Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Andy Burnham was formally invited by King Charles to form a government, with Larry the cat welcoming him at No. 10 Downing Street.
Larry the cat has served as chief mouser since 2011, though his success is disputed, fighting former chief mouser Palmerston and Chancellor George Osborne’s cat Freya.
Larry the cat has appeared in official photographs with U.S. President Donald Trump and former Prime Minister Theresa May.