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United Kingdom: The master of the ravens of the Tower of London, guarantor of a medieval tradition
United Kingdom: The master of the ravens of the Tower of London, guarantor of a medieval tradition
(France 2)
According to a medieval British tradition, at least six ravens must be permanently present at the Tower of London, otherwise the Kingdom would fall. A few months ago, Michael Chandler, a former commando in the Royal Marines, became their master.
It’s a strange medieval tradition, one that only the British know the secret of. At the Tower of London (United Kingdom), the crown jewels are not only in good hands, but also in good paws, those of ravens trying to get rid of their reputation as birds of ill omen.
Their master, Michael Chandler, inherited the most important job in the kingdom a few months ago, according to an old prophecy.If the ravens ever decided to leave the Tower of London, legend has it that the Kingdom would fall. We don’t know if that’s true because we’ve never taken the risk. Legend has it that there must be at least six ravens in the Tower at any one time,” he explains.
Michael Chandler is a former commando in the Royal Marines.We are all former military personnel in the British Commonwealth Forces, you must have served for at least 22 years” he explains.
