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His Grace, the '''Duke of Ravencroft''', Philip Karns, is a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. | 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. | 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. | ||
==Life before Westarctica== | ==Life before Westarctica== | ||
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==Early Career in Westarctica== | ==Early Career in 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. | 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. | ||
In his role as Minister of Information, Philip handled updates to the website and also served as a close advisor to the Grand Duke, taking a leadership role in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]]. | In his role as Minister of Information, Philip handled updates to the website and also served as a close advisor to the Grand Duke, taking a leadership role in the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]]. | ||
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Following the January 2006 [[abdication of Grand Duke Travis]], Philip ascended the throne as Travis' successor and became the new [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]]. There was significant consternation among the ministers of the Grand Ducal Cabinet as they had not been consulted or even informed of the pending abdication and were wholly unprepared for the sudden change in leadership. | Following the January 2006 [[abdication of Grand Duke Travis]], Philip ascended the throne as Travis' successor and became the new [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]]. There was significant consternation among the ministers of the Grand Ducal Cabinet as they had not been consulted or even informed of the pending abdication and were wholly unprepared for the sudden change in leadership. | ||
In the resulting chaos, several ministers resigned their posts. However, Grand Duke Philip was able to organize the remaining ministers and continued to run the government in an effective manner. | In the resulting chaos, several ministers resigned their posts. However, Grand Duke Philip was able to organize the remaining ministers and continued to run the government in an effective manner, for some time. | ||
===Major Accomplishments as Grand Duke=== | ===Major Accomplishments as Grand Duke=== | ||
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In 2010, following Grand Duke Travis' [[The Great Return|return to power]], the Duke returned to his position as a confidant to the crown and occasional advisor to the government, but has no official role in the [[Royal Council]]. | In 2010, following Grand Duke Travis' [[The Great Return|return to power]], the Duke returned to his position as a confidant to the crown and occasional advisor to the government, but has no official role in the [[Royal Council]]. | ||
==[[Encyclopedia Westarctica:Featured Quotes|Featured Quotes]]== | |||
* "It is our pledge to you, the Citizens and Nobility of Westarctica, that we will direct the operations of the Government in a timely and efficient manner, and continue to push toward our goals." | |||
* "If they want it, the crown is theirs." | |||
* "I wish to continue all of the work that our founding father has started, and continue to strive for recognition of Westarctica." | |||
==Honors== | ==Honors== | ||
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[[Category:People]] | [[Category:People]] | ||
[[Category:Dukes]] | [[Category:Dukes]] | ||
[[Category:Old Guard]] | |||