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His Grace, '''James Stoshak''', the '''Duke of Faulkender''' is a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]], the current Deputy Prime Minister of [[Westarctica]], as well as the current Chancellor of the [[Protectorate of Kolios]].
His Serene Highness, '''Prince James''', the '''Duke of Faulkender''' is a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]], the current Deputy Prime Minister of [[Westarctica]], as well as the current Chancellor of the [[Protectorate of Kolios]].


==Involvement with Westarctica==
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In November 2023, he was elevated in rank from count to duke in recognition of his many contributions to Westarctica as well as single-handedly funding the [[Westarctica Conservation Scholarship]] for the year 2023.
In November 2023, he was elevated in rank from count to duke in recognition of his many contributions to Westarctica as well as single-handedly funding the [[Westarctica Conservation Scholarship]] for the year 2023.


He attended [[MicroCon 2025]] and participated in the Micronational Trivia game, helping his team take first place in the event. In November 2025, he was granted a [[prince|princely]] title and became Prince James, Duke of Faulkender.
On 16 January 2026, he became the first commissioned officer to graduate from the Royal Westarctican Military Academy.
===Patronage===
His Grace is the patron of the Friendship Medal of the Duchy of Faulkender and the Braubar Medal of Merit, two [[Regional Orders of Westarctica|regional orders]] included among the [[Orders of Westarctica]].
His Grace is the patron of the Friendship Medal of the Duchy of Faulkender and the Braubar Medal of Merit, two [[Regional Orders of Westarctica|regional orders]] included among the [[Orders of Westarctica]].