New Monarchy: The ExVIEK CHOUTSED ASSEMBER OF THE PRINCE OF THE LESS "Country" (Photo)
It is the owner of the Guinness World Record as "the smallest territory claiming the status of the state. " The principality of Salend is a tiny country located in the North Sea about 12 miles from the coast of England. He was created in 1967 by Peddy Roy Bates, who proclaimed him an independent state after he and his family occupied an abandoned Naval Fort. The former military called himself Prince Roy, and his wife Joan - a princess, establishing a hereditary monarchy.
He even introduced the Constitution for Silend, and then a national flag, anthem, currency, passports and immigration brand appeared. After the Second World War, the man decided to do pirate radio broadcasting. He remembered dozens of forts and air defense platforms, which were intended to protect Britain from the Nazis, but were soon forgotten after the victory of the Allies. One day he decided to go in search of such and install several pirate radio stations on them.
So the former military and found the RAFS tower. On August 14, 1967, a law that prohibits radio broadcasting from maritime platforms came into force, such as the one on which Bates settled. 19 days later, on September 2, 1967, he proclaimed the creation of the principality of Salend, an independent Britain, declaring himself the ruler. Soon an attack occurred on the tower. Bista competitors tried to take Salend with a small group of people.
In response, the former military used inflammatory bombs and weapons. This fight caused the alarm of the royal fleet, which sent a patrol boat. When the ship entered the territorial waters of the new state, the son of Bist made warning shots. The boy and his father were arrested, but then the court stopped the case, deciding that she did not belong to his jurisdiction, Paddy felt the winner. According to him, rejecting the case, the United Kingdom de facto recognized Salend as a state.
The publication notes that people from all over the world admire the history of an unrecognized state, because it tells about resistance and how to change traditional power structures. After all, everyone can become a nobleman. Only £ 39. 99 should pay for the Baron or Baroness This scheme is successful. In 2012, Ed Shiran became Baron von Edward Shiran Syland. In 1977 he departed from affairs, but remained a prince. In 1999 he renounced the throne in favor of his son Michael.
Bates lived as a pensioner in England in the last years of life. After the renunciation of Prince Roy, the principality was "led" by his son Michael I Bates as a prince regent, who really lives in the United Kingdom. After his father's death, he became the ruling prince of Silend. "In fact, I do not miss him. I was there for many years when I created it all. But I am pleased to be there from time to time, especially with my sons," Michael said.
Today, the permanent population of the fort varies, but is about two people. Visitors come and go, but the world has accepted this unrecognized state with outstretched arms. The flags of the country are fluttering on the four of the seven of the highest peaks of the world, including Everest. The goals of the teams represent Salend in curling, hockey and long distance. The state is also the most purest country in the world: 99.
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