And someone thought it would be hilarious if he was partnered with London's shortest bobby.
Queen Elizabeth was hospitalized over the weekend with what was described as a "stomach bug" (don't worry, she's fine and was discharged this morning).
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But while she was being treated, she was guarded by the tallest police officer in all of England, 7-foot 2-inch Anthony Wallyn.
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Seemingly just for a jolly good laugh, Wallyn was paired with the shortest officer in the Westminster borough, 5-foot-6-inch Tony Thich.
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The barmy nickname given to the mismatched lads by their daft coworkers? "Big Tone and Little Tone."
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