Post by evm111 on Sept 17, 2006 16:52:24 GMT -5
PRINCIPALITY OF VIKESLAND: According to its official Web-site (http://www.vikeslandic.com/), their government is a “democratic monarchy, a nation of people who have come together as citizens and wish to build and be involved in the operation of a new micro-nation. Our Territory is comprised of privately owned land that is declared Vikeslandic land. However these lands still reside within the jurisdiction of other nations and are still beholden to their laws. It is our hope that someday through peaceful negotiations and or purchase, that we will have a defined sovereign territory in which the Principality of Vikesland may permanently establish itself. We are currently looking at various locations. Please do not mistaken us for rebel seccesionists. We are peaceful people who are proud dual citizens with the other countries in which we reside.”
By trade, Vikesland's Head of State works in the television and film industry. “When looking for a subject for a new film project and searching the internet he came across the Micronationalism movement.” Upon researching this fascinating phenomenon, he “was taken aback at how little people new about it including himself.” By late 2004, he was becoming more and more interested, “and the thought of starting a country (though somewhat insane) intrigued me. Hence the seed for Vikesland was planted and has grown into the small nation it is today.” Having embarked on this micro-national journey, he decided to compose an earnest account of his quest. He felt that a documentary on this subject (or even a mini-series) would prove to be a worthwhile venture. HRM Prince Christopher I declared the Principality of Vikesland a sovereign entity on July 1st, 2005. He created this state “as a real nation project to coincide with the making of this documentary.” Their constitution was ratified and came into effect on November 25th of that year. Shooting of the documentary will start in July of 2006 and continue through 2007, perhaps lasting even beyond this date, “depending on broadcast circumstances.”
“Prince Christopher I is descended from the Noble houses of France in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries notably Guillaume, Seigneur de la Paumeliere and Guillaume II, Seigneur de Nevi. He is also a blood relation to Louis Riel great leader of the Metis nation and founding father of Manitoba.” He and the Princess “own a house and yard (A.K.A. the Brandon Royal Compound)” in the city of Brandon (Manitoba, Canada). “Our personal landed territory also includes the Royal Ranchlands here in Manitoba Canada as well. It is about 168 acres in land base and is the Primary residence of My parents the Duke and Duchess Beyette. On the Royal Ranch lands is their country Villa and large stables which currently hold about 13 horses, both quarter horses and racing ponies.” Other Vikeslandic territories now include Nelson Territory (owned by Duke George Nelson) in the state of Arkansas, U.S.A., and Hurst estate (owned by Duke Priest) in Sussex, England.
The Royal Bank of Vikesland has issued a pewter 1 Vikeslandic Crown, dated 2006. I purchased one of these pieces from Mr. Oded Paz.
By trade, Vikesland's Head of State works in the television and film industry. “When looking for a subject for a new film project and searching the internet he came across the Micronationalism movement.” Upon researching this fascinating phenomenon, he “was taken aback at how little people new about it including himself.” By late 2004, he was becoming more and more interested, “and the thought of starting a country (though somewhat insane) intrigued me. Hence the seed for Vikesland was planted and has grown into the small nation it is today.” Having embarked on this micro-national journey, he decided to compose an earnest account of his quest. He felt that a documentary on this subject (or even a mini-series) would prove to be a worthwhile venture. HRM Prince Christopher I declared the Principality of Vikesland a sovereign entity on July 1st, 2005. He created this state “as a real nation project to coincide with the making of this documentary.” Their constitution was ratified and came into effect on November 25th of that year. Shooting of the documentary will start in July of 2006 and continue through 2007, perhaps lasting even beyond this date, “depending on broadcast circumstances.”
“Prince Christopher I is descended from the Noble houses of France in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries notably Guillaume, Seigneur de la Paumeliere and Guillaume II, Seigneur de Nevi. He is also a blood relation to Louis Riel great leader of the Metis nation and founding father of Manitoba.” He and the Princess “own a house and yard (A.K.A. the Brandon Royal Compound)” in the city of Brandon (Manitoba, Canada). “Our personal landed territory also includes the Royal Ranchlands here in Manitoba Canada as well. It is about 168 acres in land base and is the Primary residence of My parents the Duke and Duchess Beyette. On the Royal Ranch lands is their country Villa and large stables which currently hold about 13 horses, both quarter horses and racing ponies.” Other Vikeslandic territories now include Nelson Territory (owned by Duke George Nelson) in the state of Arkansas, U.S.A., and Hurst estate (owned by Duke Priest) in Sussex, England.
The Royal Bank of Vikesland has issued a pewter 1 Vikeslandic Crown, dated 2006. I purchased one of these pieces from Mr. Oded Paz.