23.06.2026 01:40
In the last 10 years, elections have been held in the UK, governments have changed, and prime ministers have lost their seats. However, the most famous resident of the Prime Minister's residence in London has maintained its position despite all these political storms. Larry, the famous cat of Downing Street, has seen off exactly 6 prime ministers during this time, becoming an unchanging symbol of British politics.
Prime Ministers changed, governments were formed and collapsed in the UK, but the most stable resident of Number 10 did not budge. Larry, the famous cat of the Prime Minister's residence on Downing Street, has witnessed exactly 6 prime ministers in the last 10 years, becoming a living witness to British politics.
In 2011, Larry was taken from the Battersea Animal Shelter in London and placed in the Prime Minister's Residence to solve the mouse problem. He has been continuing his duty ever since. Larry, whose official title is "Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office," is recorded as the first cat to officially hold this title in British history.
LEAVING 6 PRIME MINISTERS BEHIND
Larry, who has lived on Downing Street for about 15 years, served during the tenures of David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and most recently, the resigned Keir Starmer. Thus, leaving many political figures behind, Larry has become one of the longest-lasting figures in British politics.
MORE POPULAR THAN WORLD LEADERS
Sometimes stepping ahead of guests from the White House, kings, and world leaders to pose for cameras, Larry has a large fan base on social media. Often referred to by the British press as "the real owner of Downing Street," the cat is seen as one of the country's unchanging symbols amidst political crises and elections.
It is stated that Larry, now reported to be 19 years old, continues his duty and still hunts mice from time to time. While seats change hands in British politics, the most familiar face in front of the black door of Downing Street does not change: Larry.