Prince Edward Meets Same Tortoise His Mom Queen Elizabeth Encountered in 1947!
Jonathan, the 192-year-old tortoise residing in St. Helena, has a remarkable history with the British royal family, dating back to 1947 when the late Queen Elizabeth, then a princess, first encountered him. Prince Edward recently continued this tradition during his 2-day visit to the island. Jonathan, considered the “oldest land animal in the world,” has been a constant presence, having spent 142 years on the island. Despite his impressive age, he remains active and recently welcomed Prince Edward, marking the first visit by a royal family member since 2002.
During his packed itinerary on St. Helena, Prince Edward engaged in various events, celebrating the region’s biodiversity and culture. The highlight, however, was undoubtedly his meeting with Jonathan, a moment that resonated across social media with comparisons of the royal family’s encounters with the enduring tortoise. As the first family member to visit Jonathan in nearly two decades, Prince Edward’s interaction with the iconic creature adds another chapter to the unique connection between the British royal family and Jonathan.
