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THE PRIME MINISTER WHO INSISTED A CAT ALWAYS LIVE IN HIS HOME

When Winston Churchill donated his beloved Chartwell home to the National Trust, he included one unusual condition: there must always be a marmalade-colored cat named Jock living on the estate. The rule honored Churchill’s cherished companion—Jock, a ginger kitten given to him on his 88th birthday. Churchill adored the cat and wanted Jock’s presence to outlast his own.

Today, that tradition continues. Jock VII—a six-month-old rescue kitten with the same orange fur, white bib, and white paws—wanders through the halls of Chartwell, keeping the legacy alive.

Churchill’s fondness for Jock is a gentle reminder that even the most influential leaders had quiet, tender moments: a cat curled by the fire, a bit of warmth beyond the speeches and the battles.