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EDINBURGH Zoo's King Penguin Sir Nils Olav has inspected the Royal Norwegian Guard as he is given a new title in the Scandinavian country’s army.

Sir Nils Olav was a colonel in Norway’s army, but has now been given the title of Brigadier as well as being a knight.

The title was awarded to the King Penguin at a special ceremony during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Sir Nils inspected the soldiers as he walked up the Penguin Walk.

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Brigadier David Allfrey, Producer and Chief Executive of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, added: “This is just a simply fantastic example of the great relations between our two countries, and it couldn’t be a more charming tradition.

"At the Tattoo we of course have many inspecting officers but this is by far my favourite. Congratulations, Brigadier Olav!”