Peter II (cat)
Peter II | |
|---|---|
Government letter regarding Peter's death | |
| Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office | |
| In role December 1946 – 21 June 1947 | |
| Monarch | George VI |
| Prime Minister | Clement Attlee |
| Preceded by | Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Peter III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. October 1946 |
| Died | (aged 7–8 months) Westminster, London, England |
| Cause of death | Struck by a car |
| Residence | Home Office |
| Occupation | Mouser |
Peter II (c. October 1946 – 21 June 1947) was a cat who was employed as the chief mouser to the Cabinet Office from 1946 to 1947, during the premiership of Clement Attlee. He was a two-month-old kitten when appointed to the role. Peter served just six months; in the early hours of 21 June 1947 he was struck by a car near the Cenotaph in Whitehall, and died shortly afterwards. He was succeeded by Peter III.