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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.
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 2005, Grand Duke Travis was looking for someone to assume responsibility for Westarctica's 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.