Peter III (cat) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peter III
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| Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office | |
| In office August 1947 – March 1964 |
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| Monarch | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Clement Attlee Winston Churchill Anthony Eden Harold Macmillan Alec Douglas-Home |
| Preceded by | Peter II |
| Succeeded by | Peta |
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| Died | March 1964 |
| Occupation | Mouser |
| Gender | Male |
Peter III was a special cat who held an important job in the British government. He was the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office from August 1947 until March 1964. This means he was the official cat in charge of catching mice at the Prime Minister's home, 10 Downing Street!
Peter III's Life as Chief Mouser
Peter III became the Chief Mouser in August 1947. He took over after the previous Chief Mouser, Peter II, sadly passed away after being hit by a car. Peter III quickly settled into his new role.
A Famous Feline
Peter III became quite famous in 1958. He appeared on the BBC, a major television channel in the United Kingdom. This made him very popular with the public. People loved Peter, and his fame even spread outside the UK. He had many fans in countries like Italy and the United States.
Serving Many Leaders
Peter III worked as Chief Mouser for a long time, until March 1964. During his time, he served under five different Prime Ministers. These important leaders included Attlee, Churchill, Eden, Macmillan, and Douglas-Home. He was a loyal and hardworking cat for all of them.
Peter III passed away in March 1964 due to a liver infection. After his death, another cat named Peta took over his important job as Chief Mouser.
