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<blockquote>I am writing to inform you that my government has decided to formally claim the sub-Antarctic island of Peter I Oy. In light of the fact that Norway does not recognize the Grand Duchy’s claim to land on Antarctica proper, we understand that you also will fail to recognize our claim to Peter I Oy. However, we are obligated to inform you of our annexation of the island you claim as your own. | <blockquote>I am writing to inform you that my government has decided to formally claim the sub-Antarctic island of Peter I Oy. In light of the fact that Norway does not recognize the Grand Duchy’s claim to land on Antarctica proper, we understand that you also will fail to recognize our claim to Peter I Oy. However, we are obligated to inform you of our annexation of the island you claim as your own. <br> In the event your nation decides to stop recognizing the Antarctic Treaty, please understand that we expect a peaceful resolution as to the sovereignty of Peter I Oy.</blockquote> | ||
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In the event your nation decides to stop recognizing the Antarctic Treaty, please understand that we expect a peaceful resolution as to the sovereignty of Peter I Oy.</blockquote> | |||
After the Grand Duke received no response from Norway's government, he set about securing his claim by granting his infant son, [[Prince Ashton Roman]], the purely ceremonial title Archduke of Peter I Island. | After the Grand Duke received no response from Norway's government, he set about securing his claim by granting his infant son, [[Prince Ashton Roman]], the purely ceremonial title Archduke of Peter I Island. | ||