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Barney Chandler, newly appointed ravenmaster at The Tower of London in London, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.

Video. Tower of London's new ravenmaster takes charge of iconic flock

Updated: 02/03/2024 - 9:45 GMT+1

Legend has it that should the ravens ever depart the tower, catastrophe will befall the kingdom. To prevent this, King Charles II decreed that six ravens must always reside within the tower's walls.

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