The 'chief mouser' of the United Kingdom, Larry the Cat, endures more prime minister changes than any other feline.

The United Kingdom will have its elections on July 4, and as a result, Keir Starmer will become the new prime minister of the country.

Despite changes in the British government, Larry the Cat will remain at 10 Downing St., the prime minister's official residence, as reported by the Associated Press.

For the past 13 years, Larry the Cat has been the United Kingdom's "Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office" and has gained notoriety.

Larry, a gray and white tabby cat, was believed to be around 16 years old when he was first brought to 10 Downing St. in 2011, according to the AP.

The U.K. government's official website stated that a former stray, who was adopted from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, was brought into the prime minister's official residence to deal with a rodent infestation.

Larry has lived through five prime ministers: David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak.

Soon, he will encounter Starmer, the sixth, who is officially owned by the staff of 10 Downing St.

Larry has remained a popular figure since his adoption, with photographers frequently capturing his image for news outlets.

The account @Number10Cat, which is believed to be operated by Larry, has over 860,000 followers on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The bio of the account indicates that it is "unofficial," meaning it does not represent the true views or affiliation of Larry the Cat or the UK government.

According to the AP, freelance photographer Justin Ng, renowned for his Larry photos, believes the tabby has "universal appeal."

Ng stated, "He's a cat who knows how to charm the media."

He poses for all of us in a particular way and is aware and media savvy during big moments. (See the video at the top of this article.)

The association of 10 Downing St. with Larry the Cat rather than the prime minister who resides there has resulted from his lengthy tenure.

""Even those who visit Downing St. are more interested in Larry than the prime minister, indicating his popularity compared to any current or future prime minister," he stated."

The U.K. government's website announced that Larry is the first cat to be officially titled "Chief Mouser" and has had a significant impact since his arrival.

In 2005, the BBC reported that while other cats had resided at 10 Downing St., they were not formally designated as "chief mouser."

The U.K. government's website stated that the Great British public has captured the hearts of the press teams, who often camped outside the front door. As a result, the nation sends him gifts and treats daily.

The U.K. government stated that Larry's responsibilities include not only welcoming visitors but also examining security measures and evaluating the comfort of antique furniture for napping, in addition to his greeting duties.

Despite being hired for his alleged mousing abilities, he has largely failed to fulfill this task.

The U.K. government stated that "Larry says [rodent control] is still in the 'tactical planning stage.'"

As "chief mouser," Larry has caused several "incidents" with international leaders.

In 2019, Larry gained notoriety by preventing then-President Donald Trump's limousine from moving when his cat refused to move from beneath it.

Larry did eventually move.

Palmerston, a tuxedo cat who served as chief mouser of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office until his "retirement" in 2020, was Larry's purported rival. The two were often seen fighting outside, the AP noted.

Larry, at 16 years old, may be approaching the conclusion of his mouse-related activities.

According to PetMD, cats typically live between 13 and 17 years.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.