He was just 3.5 months old, a cuddly bundle of fur with big eyes, a round baby tummy and a huge need for cuddles when he moved in with Martin Lacey Jnr. He is King Tonga, the white lion, from an Arabian prince’s lion stud.

For first two years of his life Tonga lived with Martin Lacey in his camper. Now Tonga lives in a big enclosure enjoying five star comfort. And because he’s such a beauty, he’s got two mates: Princess and Diamond. So there’s hope that one day there will be the patter of tiny Tonga cubs in Martin Lacey’s pride.