Comments on: The Kingdom of Redonda

The Kingdom of Redonda

steef — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:18:27 -0800

The Kingdom of Redonda. In 1865, a Caribbean trader laid claim to a small island near Antigua, and declared himself king. His son, M.P. Shiel, was an author of fantasy fiction. When Shiel died in 1947, he left the island to a young poet, John Gawsworth, King Juan I of Redonda.

By: steef

steef — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:21:02 -0800

Unfortunately, the redonda.org homepage seems to be down at the moment. Google cache.

By: antifuse

antifuse — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:41:37 -0800

According to the King Juan I link, Shiel is going to live until 19479. That's pretty impressive.

By: Afroblanco

Afroblanco — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:56:58 -0800

Below you will find a link to the RNN Application Form. Print it off, complete the application and send it, with your International Money Order for $US35 to cover the cost of administration, certification, postage etc. Kinda smacks of Subgenius, doesn't it?

By: misteraitch

misteraitch — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:10:49 -0800

If you'll excuse the self-link, there's a little more background here.

By: Len

Len — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:39:24 -0800

Thanks misteraitch. I knew I had read about Redonda before (and was almost certain it was here) but it was your post I was thinking of.

By: Len

Len — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:39:43 -0800

Oh, and thanks to steef too, obviously.

By: muthecow

muthecow — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:54:17 -0800

ive always wanted to live in Sealand. You can become a baron there if you want. Only £59.95!