Thursday, January 28, 2016. In the middle of the Second World Warin the United Kingdom; They had created a defensive fortress along the coast of «Suffolk», which has been become the smallest country in the world after being abandoned in the year 1950. What could be a simple ancient platform for the eyes of the common observer, is actually called the «principality of sealand”; since its inhabitants there are princes and princesses -Royal Family with its own postage stamp- due to its historical characteristic.
This small and peculiar territory of 550 square meters has not been accepted by any country as a Sovereign State; It stands on two concrete towers, joined by an iron platform located a very short distance from “Felixtowe”, in international waters; without the laws of any country being able to interfere with what happened in those aquatic borders. Was in the year 1967that the inhabitants of “Sealand”, have proclaimed themselves totally independent of Britain.
This small town of 22 people, he has dedicated himself to producing his own drinking water, fishing and lobster; but they are obliged to import most of their food and other products into the European Continent. This Nation even has its own currency, known as “Sealand dollar” and also his soccer team called los Sealand All Star.
The locals have made a living all these years, thanks to the sale of souvenirs about the place, through a virtual store; offering titles of Earl or Countess, Lord and Lady of Sealand. The creation of this small country had its beginnings in the month of December of the year 1966, once he former Infantry Major of the First Battalion of Royal Fusiliers, Roy Bates; had become responsible for the fortress, which at that time became known as “Fort Roughs”.
On Christmas Eve of that same year, he had taken care of “Fort Roughs” with his wife Joan and their two children, Penelope and Michael; proclaimed in the month of September 1967, “Prince of Sealand” and “Princess Joan”. Bates had at that time about 46 years old, and was dedicated to the fishmonger; but he was bankrupted by the British Broadcasting Laws and for that reason he started looking for a place where these mandates would not affect him, and would be within his own jurisdiction.
Roy Bates passed away at the age of 91 in October 2012, and the crown has passed to his son Michael, who is 64 years old.. Today, «Prince Michael» has stated that his lands have already been recognized by countries such as Germany and France; declaring that the Scots can be guided by them, to fight for their independence from the United Kingdom.