The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has recently embarked on a visit to the remote island of St. Helena. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by an extraordinary resident - Jonathan the Tortoise. At a remarkable age of 191, Jonathan holds the title for being the oldest living land animal in the world. Born during the reign of King William IV, this Seychelles giant tortoise has witnessed the reigns of seven British monarchs and will now bear witness to the tenure of King Charles III, who is set to become the eighth monarch during Jonathan's extraordinary lifespan.
Interestingly, this encounter with Jonathan is not the first for the British Royal Family. In fact, Jonathan has had the pleasure of spending time with King George VI, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II (when she was Princess Elizabeth), and Princess Margaret during their visit to the island in 1947.
