He was a knight, now he's a Brigadier: King of Norway promotes penguin

By David Allan-Petale
Updated October 3 2016 - 11:09am, first published August 23 2016 - 10:34pm
Salute! Brigadier Sir Nils Olav inspects the troops. Photo: RZSS Edinburgh Zoo
Salute! Brigadier Sir Nils Olav inspects the troops. Photo: RZSS Edinburgh Zoo
Over 50 members of His Majesty the King of Norway's Guard saluted the king penguin. Photo: RZSS Edinburgh Zoo
Over 50 members of His Majesty the King of Norway's Guard saluted the king penguin. Photo: RZSS Edinburgh Zoo

 While it's doubtful how effective he would be in actual combat, a king penguin has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier by the King of Norway.

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