In 2011, one raven - Munin - reached as far as Greenwich before being returned a week later. MailOnline understands that ravens have long explored beyond the Tower walls, though it is rare for them not to return at dusk. The Tower does not have any immediate plans to fill the new vacancy, but in the future hopes to breed another chick to 'continue Merlina's legacy'. Merlina, the 14-year-old 'free-spirited' raven who arrived at the Tower as a chick in 2007, has not been seen at her home at the 11th Century castle for several weeks.Ī 350-year-old legend states six ravens must be kept at the Tower or the kingdom will fall - though thankfully seven are still in residence by Ravenmaster Christopher Skaife even after 'much-loved' Merlina's departure.īut news of Merlina's disappearance has sparked an online frenzy, with Twitter users now forecasting doom and gloom for this year.
The Tower of London's 'Queen' raven has gone missing and is now feared dead, panicking staff at the royal fortress revealed today.
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