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Guard of honour for Edinburgh Zoo mascot penguin as it's promoted to general

A famous king penguin was given a guard of honour as it was promoted to a new rank at a ceremony attended by 160 uniformed soldiers.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023

Guard of honour for Edinburgh Zoo mascot penguin as it is promoted to general

Sir Nils Olav III was visited by Norwegian soldiers who are performing at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the ceremony.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

The Scottish penguin who is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian King's Guard

One of the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo is in fact a high-ranking member of the Norwegian King's Guard, and has even been knighted in a ceremony approved by the King of Norway.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023