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'''Principality of Wy'''
[[File:Photograph_Wy_01.png|thumb|300px|right|''Prince Paul and the Serene Family in the Forest of Wy'' - a 2005 painting by Samuel Wade.]]


The Principality of Wy is an Australian [[Micronation|micronation]] based in the [[Sydney]] suburb of [[Mosman]].
The '''Principality of Wy''' is a claimed micronation in Australia that is located in the [[Sydney]] suburb of [[Mosman]].


In 2004 Paul Delprat claimed to secede from Mosman and develop his own micronation in response to a lengthy dispute with the local council government. After 20 years of seeking planning permission, he lost his appeal in 2013.<ref name=dtlose />
Initially established in 2004<ref>[http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/mosman/history/from-1788/ History of Mosman Council] - from the Mosman Council official website, which lists the year of secession as 2004.</ref> in response to a lengthy dispute with the local council, [[Paul Delprat|'Prince Paul' Delprat]] also describes it as 'the Artists' Principality'<ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/ Principality of Wy website]</ref>, and the website incorporates artwork by himself and the members of his 'Royal Family.'


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==History==
In 1993 the Delprat family applied to build a driveway to their house over an unbuilt road, leading to a long-running battle with the [[Mosman]] council that they eventually lost.<ref name=dtlose>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/prince-of-wy-paul-delprat-loses-driveway-court-battle/news-story/45ed4e062cdeb539d51600d10529eec7 |title=Prince of Wy Paul Delprat loses driveway court battle |work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|Daily Telegraph]] |date=17 July 2013}}</ref> Eventually, on 15 November 2004,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/18/lamb-island-nationhood-secession |title=Lamb Island residents see chance of nationhood arrive |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=18 October 2013}}</ref> Paul Delprat claimed to secede from Mosman, although not from Australia, claiming that he was a prince of the Principality of Wy.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/prince-paul-vs-mosman-council-maintaining-a-right-royal-rage/news-story/6f3204a38a81f431e2b0eb9b0a8dc9ef |title='Why, Willoughby begins with a W, Wy begins with a W, it's all quite wonderful my dear!' |work=Daily Telegraph |date=14 April 2017}}</ref>


The community has been noted by international and local news outlets, including [[Sky News]],<ref>[http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Australian-Micro-Nations-Rebels-Begin-Home-Rule-After-Rejecting-Local-Council-Authorities/Article/201005415636741?f=rss Sky News article]</ref> ''[[The Daily Telegraph]] UK'',<ref>{{cite web |title=A selection of the world's micro-nations |website=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=4 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222030900/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/7673564/A-selection-of-the-worlds-micro-nations.html |archive-date=22 February 2023 |url-status=live |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/7673564/A-selection-of-the-worlds-micro-nations.html}}</ref> ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'',<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/national/meeting-of-the-mini-me-brigade-20100417-sl5x.html Sydney Morning Herald] Article from Sydney Morning Herald about the micronation meeting in 2010</ref> ''[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)]]'',<ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/rebel-aussies-start-their-own-monarchies/story-e6freuyi-1225870274676 The Daily Telegraph]</ref> ''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)]]''<ref>[http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/asia-pacific/delegates-make-it-regal-at-summit The National] Article about the recent summit of micronations held on Dangar Island in Sydney, Australia</ref> and the ''[[Kuwait Times]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NjY0MDc3ODQ=|title=Kuwait Times - Leading English Daily in Kuwait|work=Kuwait Times|access-date=16 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715002022/http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NjY0MDc3ODQ=|archive-date=15 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, there is still no local, national or international recognition of the community.
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== History ==


Delprat attended the first Australian conference of micronation leaders on [[Dangar Island]] in 2010,<ref name=odtsta>{{cite news |url=https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/dont-country-you-live-start-your-own |title=Don't like the country you live in? Start your own |work=[[Otago Daily Times]] |date=6 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/meeting-of-the-mini-me-brigade-20100417-sl5x.html |title=Meeting of the Mini Me brigade |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |date=17 April 2010}}</ref> which was sponsored by [[Macquarie University]].<ref name=odtsta /><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenational.ae/world/asia/delegates-make-it-regal-at-summit-1.481854 |title=Delegates make it regal at summit |work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |date=19 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/faculties_and_departments/faculty_of_arts/department_of_sociology/news/micronationalism_conference/ |title=Micronationalism Conference |work=[[Macquarie University]] }}</ref>
In 1993 [[Paul Delprat]] applied to build a driveway over his frontage, an unbuilt road near Wyargine Reserve. Eleven years later the situation had not been resolved<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/23/1074732605593.html?from=storyrhs Sydney Morning Herald] - article from January, 2004. Retrieved 10-10-2010</ref>, and a ceremony was held at Mosman Town Hall on November 15th, 2004 during which Paul officially announced his succession from Mosman Municipality,<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/Spike/Youre-kidding/2004/11/30/1101577485648.html Sydney Morning Herald] Retrieved 10-10-2010.</ref><ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/ Principality of Wy] official homepage</ref>. Dressed in full regalia, the 'Prince of Wy' presented his declaration of independence, titled the Decree of Secession, to the Mayor of Mosman<ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/home/decree-of-secession/ Decree of Secession] - full wording of the document available on the Principality of Wy homepage</ref>


==Contribution to the arts==
The community is an active patron of art and sponsors an art prize.<ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/category/archy-wild-art-award/ Principality of Wy website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226201134/http://principalityofwy.com/category/archy-wild-art-award/ |date=26 February 2017 }} Archy Wyld Art Prize</ref> Representatives from the principality have also been invited to open exhibitions<ref>{{cite web|url=http://principalityofwy.com/artist-joshua-smith-at-the-royal-art-society/|title=Official site of Principality of Wy » Art Reviews Court Circular » Artist Joshua Smith at the Royal Art Society|work=principalityofwy.com|access-date=16 April 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://www.evabreuerartdealer.com.au/wade_paintings/delpratspeech_ex06.html Eva Breuer Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070914185355/http://evabreuerartdealer.com.au/wade_paintings/delpratspeech_ex06.html |date=14 September 2007 }} Prince Paul opening an exhibition for Samuel Wade</ref><ref>[http://portraitartistsaustralia.com.au/category/newsletters/page/3/ Portrait Artists Australia website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140601082848/http://portraitartistsaustralia.com.au/category/newsletters/page/3/ |date=1 June 2014 }} Prince Paul opened the annual exhibition in 2007</ref> and give talks<ref>{{cite web|url=http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/10369-william-dobell-a-sincere-artist|title=William Dobell - A sincere artist|author=City of Sydney|work=nsw.gov.au|access-date=16 April 2015}}</ref> in the local community and throughout the state. Art reviews and articles have appeared in art society newsletters<ref>[http://www.dhlawrencesocietyaustralia.com.au/rananim_2008.p65.pdf D H Lawrence Society of Australia newsletter] Article written by Prince Paul for the [[D H Lawrence]] Society of Australia</ref> and are published on the Principality of Wy website in support of local and renowned artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://principalityofwy.com/category/art-reviews/|title=Official site of Principality of Wy» Art Reviews|work=principalityofwy.com|access-date=16 April 2015}}</ref>
Private exhibitions are held within the principality by invitation and public exhibitions are open at the embassy in Georges Heights, featuring works by new and emerging artists.


== In popular culture ==
Delprat is also known in Sydney's arts community as the principal, since 1988, of the [[Julian Ashton Art School]], Australia's oldest continuous art school<ref>[http://julianashtonartschool.com.au/ Julian Ashton Art School] website</ref>. He is also a successful artist in his own right with works represented in the National Gallery of Australia, state, regional and municipal galleries, as well as in corporate and private collections<ref>[http://pauldelprat.com/about/ Biography of Paul Ashton Delprat] on his official website</ref>.

Wy is a character in the Japanese web comic, [[manga]], and [[anime]] series ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers]]'' about [[anthropomorphic]] nations and micronations.<ref>[http://hetalia.kitawiki.net/index.php?title=Wy Wy Hetalia Archives]</ref> Wy is depicted as a young girl of small stature who has been stated to be artistically gifted. On 13 September 2010, Prince Paul of Wy posted a painting on his blog of the character.<ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/principality-of-wy-promotes-world-peace/ Principality of Wy promotes world peace]</ref> While there was originally no direct reference to Hetalia in the post itself, it is likely that he was informed of the character's existence. Later, the post was updated naming the series itself.


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
* {{Official website}}


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== External links ==
{{Authority control}}
* [http://www.principalityofwy.com/ Principality of Wy] official website.
* [http://www.julianashtonartschool.com.au/ Julian Ashton Art School].
* [http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/ Mosman Council] website.
* [http://pauldelprat.com/ Paul Ashton Delprat official website]


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Latest revision as of 22:18, 15 November 2024

Principality of Wy
Micronation (unrecognised entity)
Area claimedMosman, New South Wales, Australia
Claimed byPaul Delprat
Dates claimed15 November 2004–present

The Principality of Wy is a claimed micronation in Australia that is located in the Sydney suburb of Mosman.

In 2004 Paul Delprat claimed to secede from Mosman and develop his own micronation in response to a lengthy dispute with the local council government. After 20 years of seeking planning permission, he lost his appeal in 2013.[1]

History

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In 1993 the Delprat family applied to build a driveway to their house over an unbuilt road, leading to a long-running battle with the Mosman council that they eventually lost.[1] Eventually, on 15 November 2004,[2] Paul Delprat claimed to secede from Mosman, although not from Australia, claiming that he was a prince of the Principality of Wy.[3]

The community has been noted by international and local news outlets, including Sky News,[4] The Daily Telegraph UK,[5] The Sydney Morning Herald,[6] The Daily Telegraph (Sydney),[7] The National (Abu Dhabi)[8] and the Kuwait Times.[9] However, there is still no local, national or international recognition of the community.

Delprat attended the first Australian conference of micronation leaders on Dangar Island in 2010,[10][11] which was sponsored by Macquarie University.[10][12][13]

Contribution to the arts

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The community is an active patron of art and sponsors an art prize.[14] Representatives from the principality have also been invited to open exhibitions[15][16][17] and give talks[18] in the local community and throughout the state. Art reviews and articles have appeared in art society newsletters[19] and are published on the Principality of Wy website in support of local and renowned artists.[20] Private exhibitions are held within the principality by invitation and public exhibitions are open at the embassy in Georges Heights, featuring works by new and emerging artists.

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Wy is a character in the Japanese web comic, manga, and anime series Hetalia: Axis Powers about anthropomorphic nations and micronations.[21] Wy is depicted as a young girl of small stature who has been stated to be artistically gifted. On 13 September 2010, Prince Paul of Wy posted a painting on his blog of the character.[22] While there was originally no direct reference to Hetalia in the post itself, it is likely that he was informed of the character's existence. Later, the post was updated naming the series itself.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Prince of Wy Paul Delprat loses driveway court battle". Daily Telegraph. 17 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Lamb Island residents see chance of nationhood arrive". The Guardian. 18 October 2013.
  3. ^ "'Why, Willoughby begins with a W, Wy begins with a W, it's all quite wonderful my dear!'". Daily Telegraph. 14 April 2017.
  4. ^ Sky News article
  5. ^ "A selection of the world's micro-nations". The Daily Telegraph. 4 May 2010. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023.
  6. ^ Sydney Morning Herald Article from Sydney Morning Herald about the micronation meeting in 2010
  7. ^ The Daily Telegraph
  8. ^ The National Article about the recent summit of micronations held on Dangar Island in Sydney, Australia
  9. ^ "Kuwait Times - Leading English Daily in Kuwait". Kuwait Times. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  10. ^ a b "Don't like the country you live in? Start your own". Otago Daily Times. 6 May 2010.
  11. ^ "Meeting of the Mini Me brigade". The Sydney Morning Herald. 17 April 2010.
  12. ^ "Delegates make it regal at summit". The National. 19 April 2010.
  13. ^ "Micronationalism Conference". Macquarie University.
  14. ^ Principality of Wy website Archived 26 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine Archy Wyld Art Prize
  15. ^ "Official site of Principality of Wy » Art Reviews Court Circular » Artist Joshua Smith at the Royal Art Society". principalityofwy.com. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  16. ^ Eva Breuer Website Archived 14 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine Prince Paul opening an exhibition for Samuel Wade
  17. ^ Portrait Artists Australia website Archived 1 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine Prince Paul opened the annual exhibition in 2007
  18. ^ City of Sydney. "William Dobell - A sincere artist". nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  19. ^ D H Lawrence Society of Australia newsletter Article written by Prince Paul for the D H Lawrence Society of Australia
  20. ^ "Official site of Principality of Wy» Art Reviews". principalityofwy.com. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  21. ^ Wy Hetalia Archives
  22. ^ Principality of Wy promotes world peace
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