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{{Infobox Micronation
{{Short description|Micronation in Australia}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
| fullName = Principality of Wy
{{Use Australian English|date=October 2024}}
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{{Infobox micronation
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| image = <!-- Do not add a flag here without gaining consensus, per [[Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)/Archive_191#RfC:_micronation_infoboxes]] -->
| flagImage = [[File:Principality of Wy Flag.jpg|140px|]]
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| conventional_long_name = Principality of Wy
| loctext = [[Mosman]], [[New South Wales]], Australia
| secondImageType = Seal
| leader_name1 = [[Paul Delprat]]
| motto = Ex Municipalis Vincit
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| established_date1 = 15 November 2004
| englishMotto =
| capital = Wy
| area_km2 =
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| footnotes =
| anthemName = Wy is an Answer
| anthemComposer = Doc Neeson and Prince Paul
| location =
| leadership = [[Prince]] [[Paul Delprat|Paul Ashton Delprat]]
(born 1942)
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| foundationDate = 13 November 2004
| areaClaimed = {{convert|700|m2|sqft}} (approx.)
| membership = <&nbsp;50
| language = [[English language|English]]
| purpCurrency = Wybloon
| currencycode =
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| footnotes =
| demonym = Wyze
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| timezone = [[UTC+10:00]]
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The '''Principality of Wy''' is a claimed micronation in Australia that is located in the [[Sydney]] suburb of [[Mosman]].
[[File:Serene family framed.jpg|thumb|right|''Prince Paul and the Serene Family in the Forest of Wy'' – a 2005 painting by Samuel Wade.]]

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The '''Principality of Wy''' is an Australian [[micronation]] based 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 />
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 includes selected artworks by artists connected with the principality and commentary supporting aspects of the visual arts from fine art to [[manga]].


==History==
==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>
In 1993 the Delprat family applied to build a driveway over their 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 13 November 2004, during which the secession from Mosman council was announced. Dressed in full regalia, on behalf of the principality, the prince of Wy presented the declaration of independence,<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> 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>


Since its formation the principality has been covered 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>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/7673564/A-selection-of-the-worlds-micro-nations.html Telegraph UK] Article about micronations from around the world</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 (Australia)]]'',<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>[http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NjY0MDc3ODQ= Kuwait Times]</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.


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>
Due to the media interest, in 2010 Prince Paul was invited by Dr. Judy Lattas,<ref>[http://www.soc.mq.edu.au/PoliNation-conference/index.htm Macquarie University Website] Link to micronation conference information organised by Dr. Lattas, which the Principality of Wy was involved in (as documented in other articles already referenced)</ref> of the Sociology Department of [[Macquarie University]], to address and give a paper at a seminar<ref>[http://www.soc.mq.edu.au/PoliNation-conference/program/ Macquarie University website] Agenda of the micronations seminar at Dangar Island</ref> held on [[Dangar Island]] as part of a study on [[micronations]]. The paper<ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/home/a-paper-on-the-subject-of-micronations-by-prince-paul-of-wy/ Principality of Wy website] Wording of the paper presented at the [[Macquarie University]] seminar</ref> presented by the principality outlined the perceived value of [[micronations]] and thanked the wider Australian community for being tolerant of such independent perspectives. In May 2011, the local studies department of Mosman council released an interview with Prince Paul as part of the ‘Mosman Faces’ project.<ref>[http://mosman-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/big-day-for-book-lovers-at-library/ Mosman Daily]</ref><ref>[http://mosmanfaces.net/stories/paul-delprat Mosman Faces website] Link to Mosman Faces project, detailing notable people in the Mosman area</ref>

== Statistics ==
The principality is located in the municipality of [[Mosman]], [[New South Wales]], and has claimed approximately {{convert|700|m2|sqft}} as its territory{{fact|date=June 2011}}. An embassy for the principality is located in the suburb of [[Georges Heights]], [[New South Wales]]. Exports include paintings, etchings and sculptures by the residents<ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/gallery/ Principality of Wy website] galleries for the resident's art and associated artists' works</ref> and produce. The date of secession, 13 November 2004, was declared 'Wy Day.'<ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/ Principality of Wy website] noting Wy Day's date</ref>


==Contribution to the arts==
==Contribution to the arts==
The principality is an active patron of art and sponsors an art prize.<ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/category/archy-wild-art-award/ Principality of Wy website] Archy Wyld Art Prize</ref> Representatives from the principality have also been invited to open exhibitions<ref>[http://principalityofwy.com/artist-joshua-smith-at-the-royal-art-society/ Principality of Wy website]</ref><ref>[http://www.evabreuerartdealer.com.au/wade_paintings/delpratspeech_ex06.html Eva Breuer Website] Prince Paul opening an exhibition for Samuel Wade</ref><ref>[http://portraitartistsaustralia.com.au/category/newsletters/page/3/ Portrait Artists Australia website] Prince Paul opened the annual exhibition in 2007</ref> and give talks<ref>[http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/10369-william-dobell-a-sincere-artist City of Sydney website] Event description for a presentation on [[William Dobell]]</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>[http://principalityofwy.com/category/art-reviews/ Principality of Wy website]</ref>
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.
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.


==Interpretation in popular culture==
== In popular culture ==
A minor character in the [[anime]] and [[manga]] series [[Hetalia: Axis Powers]] was named after the Principality of Wy.<ref>[http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-830.html Hetalia: Axis Powers Webcomic] first appearance of the character Principality of Wy (Japanese)</ref> Depicted as a young girl and usually drawn with a large paintbrush and palette, her personality traits and interests incorporate the artistic philosophy of the Principality.


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.
Singer [[Doc Neeson]] has written original compositions about the principality.<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] In the video attached to the article at 2:15 Doc Neeson is performing his 'Wy Anthem.'</ref>

==Commercial activity==
On Monday, 21 February 2011, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for PRINCIPALITY OF WY. <ref>[http://tdr.uspto.gov/search.action?sn=79096275# Retrieve Trademark documents] United States Patent and trademark Office</ref> On 1 September 2010 a similar trademark registration<ref>[http://www.ipmonitor.com.au/trademarks/case/1381350 Australian trademark registration]</ref> was filed in Australia by ''Prince Paul'' (or Paul Delprat). The application was accepted on 6 January 2011 and on 2 June 2011 Australian Trade Mark No. 1381350 (Principality of Wy) became a registered and protected trademark.


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist|2}}
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== External links ==
==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* [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]
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/7673564/A-selection-of-the-worlds-micro-nations.html Telegraph UK] article on micronations
* [http://www.smh.com.au/national/meeting-of-the-mini-me-brigade-20100417-sl5x.html Sydney Morning Herald]
* [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]


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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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