Graeme Casley
Graeme I | |
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Prince of Hutt | |
Prince of the Principality of Hutt River | |
Reign | 11 February 2017 – 3 August 2020 |
Predecessor | Leonard I |
Successor | Monarchy abolished |
Born | 1957 |
Religion | Catholic Christianity |
Graeme Ernest Casley also known as Prince Graeme (born 1957) was the second, and last, prince of the self-declared Principality of Hutt River, succeeding his father Leonard on 11 February 2017 after a 45-year reign.[1]
He abdicated the throne and was forced to dissolve the Principality of Hutt River on 3 August 2020, selling the land that belonged to the Principality to help settle the debts accumulated by his father.[2] He told CNN that "It's very sad watching your father build up something for 50 years and then you have to close it down."[2]
References[]
- ^ "Principality of Hutt River Abdication and Enthronement Report". Principality of Hutt River. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ a b Ronan O'Connell. "Australia's oldest micronation, Hutt River is no more thanks to COVID-19". CNN. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
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