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==Career with Westarctica== | ==Career with Westarctica== | ||
The duke joined [[Westarctica]]'s peerage as the Baronet of Woodwin on 26 March 2020, but quickly distinguished himself as someone who was eager to participate in Westarctica's government. He requested and was granted a coat of arms from the [[Baron of Abele]] immediately after his ennoblement as a [[baronet]]. | The duke joined [[Westarctica]]'s peerage as the [[Baronet]] of Woodwin on 26 March 2020, but quickly distinguished himself as someone who was eager to participate in Westarctica's government. He requested and was granted a coat of arms from the [[Baron of Abele]] immediately after his ennoblement as a [[baronet]]. | ||
On 15 March 2021, nearly one year to the day after becoming a Westarctican peer, Cook was appointed to the newly-created post of Deputy Prime Minister of Westarctica. In this capacity, he assisted the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] with routine duties and helped mediate Westarctica's acquisition of the [[Protectorate of Kolios|Kingdom of Kolios]] as a protectorate. | On 15 March 2021, nearly one year to the day after becoming a Westarctican peer, Cook was appointed to the newly-created post of Deputy Prime Minister of Westarctica. In this capacity, he assisted the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] with routine duties and helped mediate Westarctica's acquisition of the [[Protectorate of Kolios|Kingdom of Kolios]] as a protectorate. | ||
In November 2021, Cook attended [[Westarctica's 20th Anniversary Celebration]] in Charlotte, North Carolina where he was awarded the [[Order of the Snowflake]] by [[Grand Duke Travis]] in recognition of his services as Deputy Prime Minister. As part of the [[20th Anniversary Honors and Appointments]], Cook was elevated in title from Baronet of Woodwin to Baron of [[Hull Bay]]. At the same time, he was appointed to the post of [[Minister of Citizen Affairs]]. | In November 2021, Cook attended [[Westarctica's 20th Anniversary Celebration]] in Charlotte, North Carolina where he was awarded the [[Order of the Snowflake]] by [[Grand Duke Travis]] in recognition of his services as Deputy Prime Minister. As part of the [[20th Anniversary Honors and Appointments]], Cook was elevated in title from Baronet of Woodwin to [[Baron]] of [[Hull Bay]]. At the same time, he was appointed to the post of [[Minister of Citizen Affairs]]. | ||
==Prime Minister== | ==Prime Minister== | ||
In | In December 2022, Cook announced his candidacy for the office of [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] with [[Count of Faulkender|James Stoshak]] as his Deputy Prime Minister. They were the only candidates to declare a desire to run and were unanimously elected on [[2023 Prime Minister election|20 February 2023]]. | ||
On 28 August 2023, he was granted the title Duke of Steventon, named for [[Steventon Island]]. In recognition of his continued support of Westarctica's mission and goals, he was simultaneously elevated in grade to Knight Grand Commander in the Order of the Snowflake. | On 28 August 2023, he was granted the title Duke of Steventon, named for [[Steventon Island]]. In recognition of his continued support of Westarctica's mission and goals, he was simultaneously elevated in grade to Knight Grand Commander in the Order of the Snowflake. | ||