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Kingdom of North Sudan Micronation | |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Official languages | English |
| Organizational structure | Oligarchy, Constitutional monarchy |
| Establishment | |
• Declared | 12 July 2014 |
The Kingdom of North Sudan is a micronation located in the
While it has been described as the world's smallest country, North Sudan is not recognised by any established sovereign state.
been occupied by family and associates of [[ ]], who claim that it is an independent sovereign state.[1] Bates seized it from a group of pirate radio broadcasters in 1967 with the intention of setting up his own station at the site.[2] He attempted to establish Sealand as a nation-state in 1975 with the writing of a national constitution and establishment of other national symbols.[1] Bates moved to mainland Essex when he became elderly, naming his son Michael regent. Bates died in October 2012 at the age of 91.[3]
History[edit]
On 2 September 1967, the fort was occupied by Major Paddy Roy Bates, a British subject and pirate radio broadcaster, who ejected a competing group of pirate broadcasters.[2] Bates intended to broadcast his pirate radio station – called Radio Essex – from the platform.
Government and politics[edit]
| Prince of Sealand | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Incumbent HRH Prince Michael since 9 October 2012 | |
| Style | His Royal Highness |
| Residence | Fort Roughs, Sealand |
| Inaugural holder | HRH Prince Roy |
| Formation | 2 September 1967 |
| Website | SealandGov.org |
Irrespective of its legal status, Sealand is managed by the Bates family as if it were a recognised sovereign entity and they are its hereditary royal rulers. Roy Bates styled himself as 'Prince Roy' and his widow 'Princess Joan'. Their son is known as 'His Royal Highness Prince Michael' and has been referred to as the 'Prince Regent' by the Bates family since 1999.[4] In this role, he apparently serves as Sealand's acting 'Head of State' and also its 'Head of Government'.[5] At a micronations conference hosted by the University of Sunderland in 2004, Sealand was represented by Michael Bates' son James, who was referred to as 'Prince Royal James'.[6] The facility is now occupied by one or more caretakers representing Michael Bates, who himself resides in Essex, England, United Kingdom.[4]
Coins and stamps[edit]
Titles of nobility[edit]
Sealand also sells titles of individual nobility including Lord, Baron, Count and those titles' distaff equivalents. Following Roy Bates' 2012 death, Sealand also began publicly offering knighthoods.
See also[edit]
Further reading[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
sealandgov.orgwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b John Ryan, George Dunford & Simon Sellars (2006). Micronations. Lonely Planet. p. 9. ISBN 1-74104-730-7.
- ^ Self-declared prince of sovereign principality of Sealand dies aged 91
- ^ a b "Information on Sealand's royal family". Sealand News. Retrieved 13 November 2007.
- ^ John Ryan, George Dunford & Simon Sellars (2006). Micronations. Lonely Planet. p. 8. ISBN 1-74104-730-7.
- ^ "Information on Sealand's royal family". Government of Principality of Sealand. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
