The Penguin Abroad

A resident king penguin and honorary member of the King of Norway’s guard has been given new title of brigadier. A highly decorated penguin has been given a promotion in a special ceremony at Edinburgh zoo. A resident king penguin, Sir Nils Olav, is an honorary member of the King of Norway’s guard and inspects the soldiers when they visit the Scottish capital. One of a colony and knighted in 2008, the penguin has now been given the new title of Brig Sir Nils Olav. The honour was bestowed on the animal in a ceremony attended by more than 50 Norwegian soldiers from the unit. The troops are taking part in this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

• Press Association, Sir Nils Olav the penguin receives military promotion at Edinburgh zoo, The Guardian, August 22, 2016

Brig Sir Nils Olav was knighted in 2008
Photo: Jane Barlow/PA