Difference between revisions of "Duke of Ravencroft"

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==Abdication from the throne==
==Abdication from the throne==
Despite his many accomplishments, Grand Duke Philip began experiencing health and financial issues in 2007 and as a result, was unable to communicate with foreign leaders and members of the cabinet. Eventually, he let ownership of the [[Westarctica Domain Name]] lapse and fall into the hands of a domain parking service, effectively eliminating Westarctica's presence on the internet.
Despite his many accomplishments, Grand Duke Philip began experiencing health and financial issues in 2007 and as a result, was unable to communicate with foreign leaders and members of the cabinet. Eventually, he let ownership of the [[Westarctica Domain Name]] lapse and fall into the hands of a domain parking service, effectively eliminating [[Westarctica]]'s presence on the internet.


These challenges, as well as his weariness with running the nation, led to his decision to abdicate the throne in favor of the [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin]]. This was done on the advice of the former Grand Duke Travis, who stepped in to counsel the government and guide the [[2008 Transition of Power]].
These challenges, as well as his weariness with running the nation, led to his decision to abdicate the throne in favor of the [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin]]. This was done on the advice of the former Grand Duke Travis, who stepped in to counsel the government and guide the [[2008 Transition of Power]].