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The penguin holds the title of Major General Sir Nils Olav III, Baron of the Bouvet Islands and official mascot of His Majesty the King’s Guard of Norway. | Trending

Sir Nils Olav III, which lives at Penguins Rock at Edinburgh Zoo, is the official mascot of His Majesty the Kings Guard of Norway and receives ceremonial visits.

Sir Nils Olav III - the penguin - enjoys getting presents of fish and greetings cards at Christmas.

Sir Nils Olav III was visited by Norwegian soldiers who are performing at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the ceremony.

Sir Nils Olav III is now a major general after being recognised for setting ‘a superb example’ for the rest of the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo