Fifty years since declaring its sovereignty from the rest of the country, one of Australia's most infamous micronations is to be dissolved.
The Principality of Hutt River will once again become part of the Commonwealth of Australia, according to 'Royal Hutt River Legion' Major Richard Ananda Barton.
In an email sent on Monday morning, Sir Richard said it was "with much sorrow that I inform you that this will be the last 'Significant Days' list I circulate".
"His Highness, Prince Graeme, has informed me that the Government of the Principality of Hutt River has decided to dissolve the Principality, which will, once again, become part of the Commonwealth of Australia," he wrote.
"While this period as an independent nation has come to an end, all those of us who have served the Principality, over the last 50 years, look back on this history with pride.
"Being part of the unique experiment that was the Principality of Hutt River has been a great privilege, I have met wonderful people and helped good causes.
"While PHR is gone it will not be forgotten."
I can't believe it's been 50 years. Prince Leonard died last year.
I guess they just can't be bothered any more.
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https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/end-of-an-empire-hutt-river-to-rejoin-australia-after-50-ye...
