PHNorway once knighted a penguin
Norway once You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. In 1972, lieutenant Nils Egelien chose a penguin living at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo to be the mascot of the King's Guard. Deemed Nils Olav, the bird was followed by a second penguin who took over the name and rank before a third bird came onto the scene and in 2005 was promoted from honorable regimental sergeant major to honorary colonel-in-chief.
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