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Following Beijing's first snowfall in 2026, Chinese netizens are flocking to the Forbidden City to take pictures of their beloved online celebrities, the "royal kittens," the loving little guardians of the ancient palaces. The Forbidden City has about 200 registered cats. Many of these cats have names, a fan base, and even themed cultural merchandise.
Most "royal cats" are either decedents of Chinese emperors' royal pets or guards of the Belvedere of Literary Profundity (文渊阁), the imperial library in the Forbidden City. Many emperors in ancient China adored cats; some even formed royal institutions to care for these little fur balls. Many of the royal cats even had their human servants. Those cute creatures inspire many royal artworks, such as paintings and sculptures.
Those kittens may no longer hold royal titles due to China's elimination of the imperial system. Still, they've taken over Chinese social media and are now considered "cyber kings and queens". Every one of them has their distinct characteristics, style, and group of devoted followers.
They have also been a source of revenue for the Forbidden City since their likeness appears on various cultural items, including pillows, notebooks and more.