Duke of Waite

His Serene Highness Prince Thomas (Thomas Williams), Duke of Waite, is a member of the Peerage of Westarctica and serves as Minister of Citizenship on the Royal Council.

His Serene Highness Prince Thomas The Duke of Waite
Knight Commander of the Snowflake Companion of Westarctica
Minister of Citizenship
In office	21 March 2025 – present
Predecessor	Duke of Fox Grove
Commissioner of the Civilian Corps
In office	July 2025 – present
Predecessor	Jordan Farmer
Consort	Countess of Recely
Issue	None

Princely Elevation

On 2 November 2025, by Royal Decree RD-2025-003, the Duke of Waite was elevated to the rank of Prince and thereafter styled His Serene Highness Prince Thomas. The elevation formed part of the Anniversary Honors granted by Grand Duke Travis.

He continues to hold the peerage title Duke of Waite.

Prince of Eden

Prior to joining Westarctica, Williams was briefly enthroned as Prince of Eden, a micronation founded on ecological principles. The stated mission of the Principality of Eden was to promote environmental awareness and community-building.

Following his ennoblement in Westarctica, the Principality of Eden was discontinued.

Career in Westarctica

In January 2025, Williams contacted Grand Duke Travis to inquire about supporting Westarctica’s ecological mission and volunteering his services.

He was subsequently granted the title Count of Recely, named for Recely Bluff. Shortly thereafter, he was elevated to the rank of Duke with the title Duke of Waite, named for the Waite Islands and nearby Cape Waite. His former subordinate title was then granted to his wife, Delilah Williams, who became Countess of Recely.

In March 2025, following a quarterly meeting of the Royal Council, he volunteered to serve as Minister of Citizenship, a position responsible for reviewing and approving citizenship applications.

In July 2025, after the reactivation of the Civilian Corps, he was appointed Commissioner of the Civilian Corps.

Honors and awards

• Knight Commander of the Snowflake (2025)
• Companion of Westarctica (2025)

Arms

Coat of arms of Prince Thomas

Type Grant Date 5 July 2025 Year 2025 Armiger Thomas Williams, Prince Thomas, Duke of Waite Blazon Vert, a Tree of Life Argent, on a chief Azure three estoiles Or Crest An owl guardant Argent Crest mount On a wreath of the colors Supporters Dexter a polar bear proper, sinister an Adélie penguin proper Compartment A stylized iceberg proper floating on water Azure Motto Fide parva, magna fieri possunt Orders Companion of the Noble Order of Westarctica Knight Commander of the Order of the Snowflake Standard The flag of Westarctica in hoist; the fly per fess Or and Azure charged with the crest between two representations of the badge separated by two bends Argent edged Sable and inscribed with the motto in letters Azure Badge A Tree of Life Argent within an annulet Azure charged with six estoiles Or

External links

• Official site