Cats have played a major role in British politics. Since the 1920s, various felines have served as mousers at 10 Downing Street, the official residence of British prime ministers since 1735 in London.

Retirement isn't for everyone — just ask Palmerston the cat, who formerly served as chief mouser for the U.K.'s Foreign Commonwealth Office in London. After a few years enjoying a life of leisure, the ...

LONDON, UK — Britain’s top feline diplomat has come out of retirement for a new, ‘purr-fect’ job. Palmerston, former chief mouser at the Foreign Office, is now the U.K.'s chief four-legged ...

LONDON — Britain’s top feline diplomat has come out of retirement for a new, ‘purr-fect’ job. Palmerston, former chief mouser at the Foreign Office, is now the U.K.’s chief four-legged representative ...

The former rescue feline joined the British diplomatic service in 2016 and gained a large following online for fulfilling his duty with charisma.... Retirement isn't for everyone — just ask Palmerston ...