Carolyn Shelby
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| Carolyn Shelby | |
|---|---|
| Carolyn I | |
 Queen Carolyn in 2011 | |
| Queen of Ladonia | |
| Reign | 2 June 2011 - present |
| Predecessor | Ywonne I Jarl |
| Born | Carolyn Shelby United States of America |
| Citizenship | American Ladonian (self proclaimed) |
Carolyn Shelby[1][2] is an American micronationalist, notable for serving as the Queen and head of state of the Royal Republic of Ladonia.[3]. Her reign began on June 2, 2011, following the election by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ladonia, succeeding Ywonne I Jarl.[4][5][6]
Early Life and Personal Background
Carolyn Shelby was born in the United States in 1976. According to Ladonia's official website, she resides in the United States and is a mother to three children. Details of her early life and education, which might have influenced her later involvement in micronationalism, are not extensively documented.
Reign as Queen of Ladonia
Shelby was proclaimed Queen of Ladonia on June 2, 2011. Her coronation was held on September 19, 2011, at Nimis, the art structure around which Ladonia was created.[7] The role of Queen includes the "traditional" duties of a constitutional monarch and works alongside the Cabinet of Ministers, representing and governing the micronation.[7] As the public face of Ladonia[8][9], she has been a participant and speaker at several international micronation conferences. Involvement in these events has raised Ladonia's profile in the micronational community and resulted in international media coverage. Notable conferences include: Polination 2012[10] and 2015, MicroCon 2015, 2019, and 2022, and MicroCon 2023 where Ladonia served as host nation in the US, and as co-host nation with Flandrensis in Europe.
During her tenure, Ladonia has seen significant developments, particularly in its digital infrastructure and international relations. Shelby has been instrumental in creating a more accessible digital presence for Ladonia, including establishing social media accounts and revamping the official website. As part of efforts to protect the intellectual property of the micronation, "Ladonia" was successfully registered as a trademark in Sweden and in the European Union in late 2022 and mid-2023, respectively.[11]
See also
References
- ^ "The country that became a 'micronation capital'". BBC. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ Balke, Fred (2021-10-11). "Drottningen av Ladonien: "Vår plikt att röra oss framåt"" [Queen of Ladonia: "Our duty to move forward"]. Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). Stockholm. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- ^ "Leaders of 3 Unrecognized Nations Share Why They Formed Their Self-Proclaimed States". LX News. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "The Queen of Ladonia - Ladonia". ladonia.org. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "This Country With Over 18,000 Citizens Is Literally Just A Pile Of Sticks". daily meal. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Micronaciones hechas en casa: ¿cómo empezar tu propio país?". Algoritmomag (in Spanish). 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ a b "The Queen of Ladonia - The Ladonian Monarchy". Ladonia. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Adebayo, Oludotun (14 July 2012). "Atlantium and Ladonia on BBC Radio 5". BBC Radio 5. Retrieved 24 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Julian, Hana Levi (November 2, 2014). "Recognizing Palestine? Recognize Ladonia!". The Jewish Free Press. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Fuligni, Bruno; Hanne, Isabelle (2013). Micronations. Diaphane. p. 140. ISBN 978-2-919-07719-9. Retrieved 4 October 2023 – via Calaméo.
- ^ "Ladonia Trademark Registration". European Union Intellectual Property Office. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
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