I think ravens are kinda like cats, they don't have masters, they have staff.
Posted on 01/14/2021 1:52:03 PM PST by nickcarraway
Merlina the raven is missing. Legend says that unless six ravens are kept at the Tower of London at all times, the kingdom of Britain will fall
The Tower of London’s famous 'Queen' raven has been missing for several weeks and is now feared dead.
In a statement on Twitter, Tower of London staff said Merlina's continued absence indicated she may have sadly passed away.
Merlina, who joined the tower’s flock in 2007, was the "ruler of the roost" and will be missed, the statement said.
Legend says that unless six ravens are kept at the Tower of London at all times, the kingdom of Britain will fall, My London reports.
As the fortress currently has seven ravens, Tower of London staff have said there are currently no plans to replace Merlina.
The statement said: "We have some really unhappy news to share. Our much loved raven Merlina has not been seen at the Tower for several weeks, and her continued absence indicates to us that she may have sadly passed away.
"Though it isn’t unusual for our ravens to roam outside the walls, free-spirited Merlina has previously always returned to the Tower and to the Ravenmaster and his team, with whom she shared a wonderfully close bond.
"Since joining us in 2007, Merlina was our undisputed ruler of the roost, Queen of the Tower Ravens.
"She will be greatly missed by her fellow ravens, the Ravenmaster, and all of us in the Tower community."
The landmark’s official twitter account posted: "We now have 7 ravens here at the Tower — one more than the required 6, so we don’t have any immediate plans to fill Merlina’s vacancy.
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Well, have you heard about the bird?
The kingdom fell that’s why it died.
“One day a king will come...and the sword will rise again.”
Ravenmaster? That’s a thing? I want that job!
Harry and Markle are doing their best to kill the Monarchy.
Goofy Limeys.
Everybody knows the bird is the word
I think ravens are kinda like cats, they don't have masters, they have staff.
Boris Johnson has already abdicated England’s sovereignty to the Great Reset. They have been on continual lockdown ever since
Hmm. I hope the other ravens have good alibis.
Hard to get; you have to be a ‘beefeater’, and those guys are selected from some of the best soldiers the U.K. has to offer. In order to qualify as a Yeoman Warder any candidate must have served for at least 22 years in the armed forces, be a former warrant officer or senior non commissioned, plus hold the Long Service and Good Conduct medal
The Tower tour was incredible, though.
Will we ever see Merlina again?
Nevermore.
Yep - been to the Tower and saw the ravens.
Lol!
How could they do that? If the monarchy is that weak, they were already dead.
“Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life!”
The 17th is a bit over 50 hours from now...
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