Graeme Casley
Graeme Ernest Casley also known as Prince Graeme (born 1957) was the second, and last, prince of the self-declared Principality of Hutt River, a former micronation in Western Australia. He succeeded his father Leonard on 11 February 2017 after a 45-year self-proclaimed reign.[1]
| Graeme I | |
|---|---|
| Prince of the Principality of Hutt River | |
| Prince of the Principality of Hutt River | |
| Reign | 11 February 2017 – 3 August 2020 |
| Predecessor | Leonard I |
| Successor | Monarchy abolished |
| Born | 1957 (age 65–66) |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
He abdicated the throne and was forced to dissolve the Principality of Hutt River on 3 August 2020, selling the land that belonged to the Principality to help settle the debts accumulated by his father.[2] He told CNN that "It's very sad watching your father build up something for 50 years and then you have to close it down."[2]
References
- "Principality of Hutt River Abdication and Enthronement Report". Principality of Hutt River. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- Ronan O'Connell. "Australia's oldest micronation, Hutt River is no more thanks to COVID-19". CNN. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
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