Penguin Knighted

On August 15, 2008, during a ceremony at the Edinburgh Zoo, king penguin Nils Olav III was knighted on behalf of King Harald V. Loudon of Norway.

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"We are extremely proud of Nils Olav and pleased that an enduring part of the Royal Guard is resident in Scotland helping to further strengthen ties between our two countries."—Norwegian Guardsman Captain Rune Wiik

"We all enjoyed the occasion and Nils was a perfect penguin throughout."—Edinburgh Zoo animal collection manager Darren McGarryBBC News: Military penguin becomes a 'Sir' (August 15, 2008)

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