function onPlayerReadyVidible(e){'undefined'!=typeof HPTrack&&HPTrack.Vid.Vidible_track(e)}!function(e,i){if(e.vdb_Player){if('object'==typeof commercial_video){var a='',o='m.fwsitesection='+commercial_video.site_and_category;if(a+=o,commercial_video['package']){var c='&m.fwkeyvalues=sponsorship%3D'+commercial_video['package'];a+=c}e.setAttribute('vdb_params',a)}i(e.vdb_Player)}else{var t=arguments.callee;setTimeout(function(){t(e,i)},0)}}(document.getElementById('vidible_1'),onPlayerReadyVidible); Norways royal guard is now officially overseen by the worlds most decorated penguinat least when theyre visiting his zoo.Sir Nils Olav, a king penguin at Scotlands Edinburgh Zoo, was made an honorary member of the King of Norways Guard on Monday after being promoted to Brigadier, the zoo announced.via GIPHY The adorable penguin, whose original flock was gifted to the zoo by Norway in 1914, strutted down a line of more than 50 uniformed soldiers during his first formal inspecting of the guards. He additionally showed off a new medal, which he wore on his upper right flipper.We are honored to host His Majesty the King of Norways Guard as they bestow a prestigious new title upon our king penguin, Sir Nils Olav,Barbara Smith, acting CEO for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, said in a release. It is a very proud moment and represents the close collaboration between our two countries, Scotland and Norway.The ceremony may sound unusual, but Sir Olavs recognition is one that goes back several decades, thanks to both countries warm ties, according to the zoo.In 1972, a king penguin at the zoo was formally named after Maj. Nils Egelien, who organized the penguins adoption, and the then-King of Norway, King Olav.Because that apparently wasnt enough, the bird was then named mascot of His Majesty the King of Norways Guard before being promoted to corporal in 1982.In 1987 the regal penguin was again promoted to sergeant, then regimental sergeant major in 1993, followed by honorable regimental sergeant major in 2001, colonel-in-chief in 2005, a knighthood in 2008, and this week brigadier.Mondays ceremony was made possible as the Norwegian Kings Guard is in Edinburgh this week to perform in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.Brig. David Allfrey, who is the producer and chief executive of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, warmly applauded the unique tradition.This is just a simply fantastic example of the great relations between our two countries, and it couldnt be a more charming tradition, he said in a release. At the Tattoo we of course have many inspecting officers but this is by far my favorite. Congratulations, Brigadier Olav.Want to see more' Check outvideo of Mondays waddle-riffic ceremony here. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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