UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed a new feline resident to 10 Downing Street, a Siberian white kitten named Prince. Prince joins Larry, the famous ‘Chief Mouser’ of Downing Street, and the Starmer family’s rescued cat, JoJo. The arrival of Prince has sparked speculation about Larry’s future at the Prime Minister’s residence.
Larry, the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, has become a permanent fixture at 10 Downing Street, outlasting five prime ministers and proving himself to be a resilient and popular figure. From his beginnings as a stray to his celebrity status, Larry’s story is a testament to the enduring charm of cats and their ability to adapt to even the most political of environments.
Larry, the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, has issued a set of demands to the incoming UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, following the Labour Party’s victory in the 2024 elections. The 16-year-old tabby, who has resided at 10 Downing Street since 2011, made his wishes known in a series of humorous tweets, setting expectations for his meal times and demanding the new PM be proficient in cleaning up messes.
