Ravens Live At the Tower Of London
Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Freestyle”
If I leave, the monarchy fails.
Did you know that 7 ravens live at the Tower of London?
I had no idea either.
That was until we went there in January of 2020.
It was then that we learned that there is a belief that if the ravens leave the Tower Of London, the monarchy will fail. In fact, King Charles II decreed that there must be six there at all times.
They have been there for centuries, and nobody knows when the first one came. They even have their own ‘Ravenmaster’ who makes sure to feed them, according to this website.
The ravens consume 6oz. of raw meat and bird formula biscuits soaked in blood each day. They are very partial to an egg each once a week plus the occasional rabbit which is given to them whole as the fur is good for them! They also enjoy scraps from the mess kitchen at the Tower — they particularly like fried bread!
The seven ravens at the tower today are named Jubilee, Harris, Gripp, Rocky, Erin, Poppy and Merlina.
The Ravenmaster is in charge of clipping one of each of their wings so that they don’t fly away. Apparently, they aren’t hurt or harmed by this act, but it…
