Principality of Wy
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Principality of Wy | |
|---|---|
| Motto: Ex Municipalis Vincit | |
| Status | Current |
| Membership | <50 |
The Principality of Wy is an Australian micronation based in the Sydney suburb of Mosman.
Initially established in 2004[1] in response to a lengthy dispute with the local council, 'Prince Paul' Delprat also describes it as 'the Artists' Principality',[2] and the website incorporates artwork by himself and the members of his 'Royal Family.'
History
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,[3] and a ceremony was held at Mosman Town Hall on November 13, 2004 during which Paul officially announced his secession from Mosman Municipality,.[4][5] Dressed in full regalia, the 'Prince of Wy' presented his declaration of independence, titled the Decree of Secession, to the Mayor of Mosman[6]
The formation of the principality has since been covered by international and local news outlets, including Sky News,[7] The Telegraph UK,[8] The Sydney Morning Herald,[9], The Daily Telegraph[10], The National Abu Dhabi[11] and the Kuwait Times.[12]
Due to the media interest, in 2010 Prince Paul was invited by Dr Judy Lattas,[13] of the Sociology Department of Macquarie University, to address and give a paper at a seminar[14] held on Dangar Island as part of a study on micronations. The paper[15] 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.[16]
Contribution to the Arts
The principality is an active patron of art and sponsors an art prize.[17] The principality has also been invited to open exhibitions[18] in the local community and throughout the state. Art reviews[19] and articles are published on the Principality of Wy website in support of local and renowned artists.
Interpretation in Popular Culture
A minor character in the anime and manga series Hetalia: Axis Powers was named after the Principality of Wy.[20] Depicted as a young girl and usually drawn with a large paintbrush, her personality traits and interests incorporate the artistic philosophy of the Principality.
Singer Doc Neeson has written original compositions about the principality[21].
References
- ^ History of Mosman Council - from the Mosman Council official website, which lists the year of secession as 2004.
- ^ Principality of Wy website
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald - article from January, 2004. Retrieved 10-10-2010
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved 10-10-2010.
- ^ Principality of Wy official homepage
- ^ Decree of Secession - full wording of the document available on the Principality of Wy homepage
- ^ Sky News article
- ^ Telegraph UK Article about micronations from around the world
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald Article from Sydney Morning Herald about the micronation meeting in 2010
- ^ The Daily Telegraph
- ^ The National Article about the recent summit of micronations held on Dangar Island in Sydney, Australia
- ^ Kuwait Times
- ^ 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)
- ^ Macquarie University website Agenda of the micronations seminar at Dangar Island
- ^ Principality of Wy website Wording of the paper presented at the Macquarie University seminar
- ^ Mosman Faces website Link to Mosman Faces project, detailing notable people in the Mosman area
- ^ Principality of Wy website Archy Wyld Art Prize
- ^ Principality of Wy website
- ^ Principality of Wy website
- ^ Hetalia: Axis Powers Wiki - full character description
- ^ Sky News In the video attached to the article at 2:15 Doc Neeson is performing his 'Wy Anthem.'
External links
- Principality of Wy official website.
- Julian Ashton Art School.
- Mosman Council website.
- Paul Ashton Delprat official website
- Telegraph UK article on micronations
- Sydney Morning Herald
- Sky News article