Larry The Cat Is Downing Street’s Softest Power Player
Larry the Cat likes napping, quietly judging world leaders, and apparently serving through British prime ministers like the most unbothered civil servant in the room.
The famous feline has become a soft-power icon outside 10 Downing Street, where he holds the title Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. Translation, INYIM-style: unofficial government aide, security-window watcher, resident fuzzy caretaker, and official rodent-management specialist with better camera awareness than half of Westminster.
According to GOV.UK, Larry has been in residence since February 15, 2011, after being recruited from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home on recommendation for his mousing skills. He also became the first cat at Number 10 to be formally given the Chief Mouser title, which is honestly the kind of job description we respect.
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There is something deeply comforting about Larry’s whole arrangement. While humans rush in and out of the famous black door, Larry remains on brand: composed, mildly suspicious, camera-ready, and possibly thinking about snacks.
Call him an official rodent killer. Call him Britain’s warmest security presence. Call him a fuzzy public servant with a better approval rating than most politicians. Either way, Larry is doing the work, taking the naps, and serving the good citizens of Britain one watchful stare at a time.
Gander at the fuzzy caretaker below, because sometimes public life simply needs more whiskers.
Watch Larry The Cat Hold Court At Downing Street
INYIM Shared Larry’s Downing Street Moment Too
Check out INYIM Media’s Instagram Reel below.
Source note: GOV.UK identifies Larry as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office at 10 Downing Street, in residence since February 15, 2011, and recruited from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for his mousing skills. The embedded video and INYIM Instagram Reel provide the visual moment.
