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[[File:Grand Dukes 1.jpg|350px|thumb|Grand Duke Travis and former Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence in 2021]] | |||
The title '''Grand Duke of Westarctica''' was created by Travis McHenry in June 2004 as part of the transition of the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]] from a [[Micronations|new country project]] to a [[sovereignty|sovereign]] nation. The legal basis for the creation of the title is found in the [[Grand Ducal Mandate]], as well as the [[Achaean Royal Charter]]. | The title '''Grand Duke of Westarctica''' was created by Travis McHenry in June 2004 as part of the transition of the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]] from a [[Micronations|new country project]] to a [[sovereignty|sovereign]] nation. The legal basis for the creation of the title is found in the [[Grand Ducal Mandate]], as well as the [[Achaean Royal Charter]]. | ||
==Choice of title== | ==Choice of title== | ||
Due to the vast land area encompassed by the country of [[Westarctica]], there has been significant speculation and even occasional criticism over Travis' decision to proclaim himself a Grand Duke rather than a King or even an Emperor. As a sovereign leader of a newly-created monarchy, there were a wide range of titles to pick, but only the title of "Grand Duke" seemed to fit the description of what Westarctica actually was: a monarchy with limited resources and a small population, recognized by few world governments, and generally dependent on the kindness of larger nations for its continued existence. | Due to the vast land area encompassed by the country of [[Westarctica]], there has been significant speculation and even occasional criticism over Travis' decision to proclaim himself a [[Grand Duke]] rather than a King or even an Emperor. As a sovereign leader of a newly-created monarchy, there were a wide range of titles to pick, but only the title of "Grand Duke" seemed to fit the description of what Westarctica actually was: a monarchy with limited resources and a small population, recognized by few world governments, and generally dependent on the kindness of larger nations for its continued existence. | ||
In a 2018 interview for a documentary film, Travis gave as his motivations: | In a 2018 interview for a documentary film, Travis gave as his motivations: | ||
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So I picked the title of Grand Duke because it's accurate and obscure. I've kept it because it fits and it works. | So I picked the title of Grand Duke because it's accurate and obscure. I've kept it because it fits and it works. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
Additionally, Travis was partially inspired by the [[Grand Duchy of Haren]] [[micronation]] in the choice of making [[Westarctica]] a Grand Duchy instead of a Kingdom or an Empire. | |||
==Succession== | |||
Succession to the title of Grand Duke of Westarctica is governed by [[Royal Decrees|Royal Decree]] RD-2020-001 - [[Succession to the Crown and Throne of Westarctica]]. | |||
==List of Grand Dukes of Westarctica== | ==List of Grand Dukes of Westarctica== | ||
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|Grand Duchess Melinda | |Grand Duchess Melinda | ||
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|[[Image: | |[[Image:JL Langer.png|200px]] | ||
|[[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]] | |[[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]] | ||
|30 December 2008 - 2 June 2010 | |30 December 2008 - 2 June 2010 | ||
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!colspan=10|Throne Vacant<sup>[1]</sup> ''(2 June 2010 - 21 September 2012)'' | !colspan=10|Throne Vacant<sup>[1]</sup> ''(2 June 2010 - 21 September 2012)'' | ||
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|[[Image:Grand Duke Travis.jpg|200px]] | |[[Image:Grand Duke Travis Portrait.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[Grand Duke Travis]] | |[[Grand Duke Travis]] | ||
|21 September 2012 - Present | |21 September 2012 - Present | ||