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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.
His Grace, the '''[[Duke of Fox Grove]]''', August Grappin, is a member of [[Westarctica]]'s [[Peerage of Westarctica|nobility]]. He currently serves as the Minister of Culture of Westarctica's [[Royal Council]]. His title is not derived from any current [[Index of geographic features in Westarctica|geographic feature]] of Westarctica.


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.
Since September 2021, His Grace has served as Editor-in-Chief of [[Westarctica Quarterly]]. The duke was present at the signing of the [[Marana Accords]] and reported on the event for the national press. In 2021, His Grace authored the definitive chronicle of [[Westarctica]]'s history, a book titled ''Westarctica: 20 Years on Ice''. Starting in January 2025, this book was issued to all new [[Peerage of Westarctica|noble peers]], taking the place of the earlier book written by [[Grand Duke Travis]], ''[[The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth 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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His Grace, the Duke of Fox Grove, August Grappin, is a member of Westarctica's nobility. He currently serves as the Minister of Culture of Westarctica's Royal Council. His title is not derived from any current geographic feature of Westarctica.

Since September 2021, His Grace has served as Editor-in-Chief of Westarctica Quarterly. The duke was present at the signing of the Marana Accords and reported on the event for the national press. In 2021, His Grace authored the definitive chronicle of Westarctica's history, a book titled Westarctica: 20 Years on Ice. Starting in January 2025, this book was issued to all new noble peers, taking the place of the earlier book written by Grand Duke Travis, The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Westarctica.

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