Sir Nils Olav III, a penguin was honored with a guard of honor as he achieved a new rank during a ceremony attended by 160 uniformed soldiers.
Living at Penguins Rock in Edinburgh Zoo, Sir Nils Olav III proudly displays his own wing-attached epaulettes.
He holds the esteemed position of being the official mascot for His Majesty the King’s Guard of Norway, receiving special ceremonial visits.
Historical records from 1961 show that the Norwegian King’s Guard took part in a drill display at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Sir Nils Olav III, now residing at Penguins Rock in Edinburgh Zoo, continues to hold the esteemed role of being the official mascot for His Majesty the King’s Guard of Norway.
This acknowledgment is a result of his exemplary behavior, which serves as an inspiration for the other penguins.
See some reactions below:
@Cole: “I’m so proud of him.”
@Sarah: “When I say I want to know about the royals, this is what I’m talking about.”
@Tookish: “I believe that the title translate to Major General of the King’s Guard. But he’s also Knighted. Love it.”
@Patricia Meeker: “I’m very impressed by this honor bestowed upon you, sir!”
@Heather Wampler: “What a distinguished gentleman.”
@MC: “And as soon as he was promoted he stopped being all penguin-y, stood straight and said ‘ just smile and wave boys!…..smile and wave.”
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