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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How long do Ravens live???
Throw down the sword, the battle’s over
Neither lost, neither won.
Yeah, too late, bird. Muzzies and other leftists have already taken over.
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