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His Grace, the '''[[Duke of Ravencroft]]''', Philip Karns, is a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. He held the title [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] from 2006 - 2008, ruling as Grand Duke Philip. He also served as [[Minister of Information]] from 2004 - 2006.
The '''[[Flag of Westarctica]]''' has gone through many changes since the nation first declared itself a [[sovereignty|sovereign]] territory. Although the original flag of the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]] was generally considered to be an eyesore, subsequent flags were designed to be more aesthetically pleasing while also encompassing the values of [[Westarctica]]. There have been five flags representing Westarctica since the nation was first founded. Only two of these flags have ever actually flown on a flagpole.


Philip was born in rural Pennsylvania and excelled in painting and drawing during his teenage years. After graduating from college with a degree in art and design, he befriended [[Grand Duke Travis]], having become acquainted through their mutual friend, the [[Viscount of Whitmore]]. Their friendship quickly grew and the Grand Duke and Viscount served as ushers at Phillip's wedding.
In late 2014, [[Grand Duke Travis]] decided it was time to bring back some of the old [[National Symbols of Westarctica|symbols of Westarctica]]. In a show of solidarity with the old regime, he created a new flag utilizing the old symbology of the "Cross and Crown" design. To make the flag more aesthetically pleasing, simple tinctures of blue and white were used instead of the original teal and forest green found on the 2004 - 2010 flags. The specific tincture of blue is called "Westarctica Blue" and is considered a protected official color of Westarctica.


In 2005, Grand Duke Travis was looking for someone to assume responsibility for [[Westarctica]]'s [[Westarctica Domain Name|official website]] and Philip offered to accept the role of [[Minister of Information]]. He quickly redesigned the website to look more professional and user-friendly and was given the title Marquis de Merovingi, which was raised to Duke of Ravencroft shortly thereafter.
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The Flag of Westarctica has gone through many changes since the nation first declared itself a sovereign territory. Although the original flag of the Achaean Territory was generally considered to be an eyesore, subsequent flags were designed to be more aesthetically pleasing while also encompassing the values of Westarctica. There have been five flags representing Westarctica since the nation was first founded. Only two of these flags have ever actually flown on a flagpole.

In late 2014, Grand Duke Travis decided it was time to bring back some of the old symbols of Westarctica. In a show of solidarity with the old regime, he created a new flag utilizing the old symbology of the "Cross and Crown" design. To make the flag more aesthetically pleasing, simple tinctures of blue and white were used instead of the original teal and forest green found on the 2004 - 2010 flags. The specific tincture of blue is called "Westarctica Blue" and is considered a protected official color of Westarctica.

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