Honorary Consular Corps
The Honorary Consular Corps is Westarctica's primary diplomatic institution. It is staffed by volunteers who are carefully vetted by the Grand Duke after passing the Honorary Consul Training Program. They are a key part of Westarctica's foreign affairs program.
Duties
Honorary Consuls serve as representatives of the government of Westarctica in their home countries. They are expected to liaison with other citizens of Westarctica who either reside in their same geographic area or speak their same language. When official diplomatic events occur in their region, the Consuls may be asked to represent Westarctica's interests at these functions. For this reason, the Consuls must be well-versed on Westarctica's history, its mission, and goals.
All Honorary Consuls receive a certificate with their diplomatic credentials as well as a metal lapel pin of the Flag of Westarctica. They are encouraged to wear the flag pin even when not working on official business as a way of establishing conversations about Westarctica.
Although Honorary Consuls are appointed by the Grand Duke, they are managed by the Foreign Minister and deliver quarterly reports on their activities to him.
Chiefs of Mission Meeting
Starting in 2018, the Grand Duke and the Foreign Minister hold a one day meeting / reception for the members of the diplomatic corps known as the Chiefs of Mission Meeting. The first such meeting was held in Berlin on 2 November 2018 and was attended by Honorary Consuls from Italy, England, and Spain. It was decided that a similar event would be held every few years in a different country where Westarctica has a diplomatic presence.
Ranks
With good service and excellence in their work, Honorary Consuls can be promoted to higher diplomatic ranks. The ranks of Westarctica's diplomats are, in decreasing order of precedence:
- Ambassador
- Consul-General
- Consul
- Vice-Consul
- Honorary Consul
List of Honorary Consuls
As of 12 June 2025, the current roster of Honorary Consuls is:
| Rank | Region | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| Consul-General | Spain | Joachim Adlfinger, Baron of Dorrel |
| Consul-General | Southeast Asia | Michael Desrosiers, Duke of Gierloff |
| Consul-General | Italy | Sir Francesco Alvaro Ronchi, Baron of D'Angelo |
| Consul-General | New England | Sterling MacLeod, Baron of Swan |
| Consul-General | Australia | Sean Austin, Duke of Denfeld |
| Consul-General | Ukraine | Alex Radionov, KtS |
| Consul-General | India | Baron H.V. Jain |
| Consul | Borough of Stillwater | Daniel McHenry |
| Consul | Southern United States | Michael Hammett, Duke of Tapley |
| Consul | Midwestern United States | Kristina Sullivan, KtS |
| Vice-Consul | Italy | Elisa Ghirardi, Duchess of Hatcher |
| Vice-Consul | Midwestern United States | Trevor Stratton, Baron of Lambert |
| Vice-Consul | Finland | Tommi Mustonen, Duke of Robison |
| Vice-Consul | Massachusetts | Jerrime Oliver, Count of Knox |
| Vice-Consul | Rhode Island | Joseph Foley, Count of Dorchuck |
| Vice-Consul | Vermont | Michael Pacheco |
| Vice-Consul | Scotland | Christopher Watson |
| Honorary Consul | California | Dr. Spencer Dayton, Duke Van Valkenburg |
| Honorary Consul | Brazil | Thomas Hansen |
| Honorary Consul | The Netherlands | Nout Gemmeke |
| Honorary Consul | North Carolina | Salvatore Leone |
| Honorary Consul | Switzerland | Dr. Cristian Repciuc |
| Honorary Consul | Hungary | Vitéz László Gábor |
| Honorary Consul | Northern Spain | Jose Antonio Trillo |
| Honorary Consul | Massachusetts | Abel Leite |
| Honorary Consul | Rhode Island | Susan Laflame |
| Honorary Consul | New Hampshire | Christopher Perry |