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Royal Penguins Become Knights

World News — August 21, 2008 at 14:46

With a medal for good conduct and long service, Nils Olaf III (Nils Olav III), a resident of Edinburgh Zoo, probably is the most honored penguin. And it’s not over yet, because Nils was knighted on Friday.

He became a member of the King’s Guard in 1972, when he was selected as a mascot. The penguin was named after after Egelien and Norway’s then-King Olav V. Presently, Nils Olaf is the third penguin that replaced the original mascot, getting Nil’s name and rank. On Friday, the penguin was knighted by the British Maj. Gen. Euan Loudon on behalf of Norway’s King Harald V. Here are some shots from the ceremony!

Royal penguin erected in knights

Royal penguin erected in knights

Royal penguin erected in knights

Royal penguin erected in knights

Royal penguin erected in knights

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  1. Sokobanja2008-12-28 10:55:22

    Wow. I can not belive this

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