LONDON—There is a new kitten at the Winston Churchill estate.

The late British leader requested that there always be an orange-coloured cat living at Chartwell, his country home.

Churchill also indicated that the cat should have white chest fur, white paws, and be named Jock.

The unusual request stems from the affection Churchill felt for a kitten given to him on his 88th birthday by Jock Colville, one of his secretaries.

The new kitten was formally known as Malley but has been renamed Jock VI. He was a stray taken into the care of an animal welfare group before being adopted by Chartwell officials.

He is described as a “caring, loving” cat.

The Churchill home and gardens, which are popular with tourists, are located in the Kent countryside roughly 40 kilometres south of London.

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