Principality of Hutt River

According to the Wikipedia and the records provided on the Hutt website it started as a squabble over local wheat quotas and is today a state of several decades longevity.  

The Principality of Hutt River is located within the nation of Australia and maintains a website with information on their history and operations.  

As you read through the site one is struck by the charming hospitality conveyed.  

There is no mention of Alex having any continuing relationship with the Principality of Hutt, which includes a Foreign Affairs division and a list of diplomats and offices authorized by the government of their Sovereign, H.R.H. Prince Leonard, Sovereign of the Principality of Hutt River and all its Territories, Protector of the Legends of the Nunda People.

Alex's certificate was signed by His Royal Highness, Prince Leonard, Defender of the Faith on  17 August, 1987.  Alex is not listed on the page dedicated to diplomats and offices, though three individuals are named, reproduced below.  

Of course, in 1987 Alex was recently out of the slammer and still traveling with no apparent set location, making an appointment as a, "Ambassador at Large," very appropriate, especially considering his propensities.  

Therefore, we are contacting, as requested on the site, the Office of the Minister of Electronic Communications for verification of authenticity, and ask about the Principalities relationship with Alex, who seems to have misrepresented his title at the time the certificate was presented.  

Alex was then Viscount Mandeville.  He was not the Duke of Manchester as his father would not die until 25 July 2002,  when Angus Charles Drogo Montagu, 12th Duke of Manchester passed at age 63.   Alex then succeeded to the titles of 16th Earl of Manchester, co. Lancaster, title of 16th Viscount Mandeville, 13th Duke of Manchester, 16th Baron Kimbolton of Kimbolton. 

It seems somewhat irregular to claim the title so far in advance.  

U.S.A.

Hon. High Representative to the U.S.A.Dr. Sir David P. Burkart, KGSRO
PHR Earl MarshalPost Office Box 83-5044, Miami, FL 33283-5044
U.S.A.
E-MAIL: phr.usa@principality-hutt-river.org
Website of the: Hon. High Representative to the U.S.A.

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NEW YORK
Hon. Special Envoy to New York 
Mr. Andrew Heaton MSc., BA.
E-MAIL phr.newyork@principality-hutt-river.org

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NORTH FLORIDA

Hon. Special Envoy to North FloridaMaj-Gen. Sir William B. Speir Jr., KRO., RCH., SCM., RHRA.
E-MAIL: phr.nthflorida@principality-hutt-river.org

Historic Archives

Scathing letter to the W.A. Minister for Agriculture Mr C. Nalder from L.G. Casley - 14th November 1969 Hutt River Province - Original historic secession documents. VIEW HERE!  1969/1970 Principality's foundation document "The Fait Accompli" The original document of secession! 21st April 1970 Original HRP "Bill of Rights dated 01 March 1971         Formation of HRP Information - Early document Notations of the secession of PHR - The reason behind it!                                                     Order of Royal Knighthood Journal from  14th August 1973. Journal   Sovereigns Charge  Newspaper invite to opening of the Hutt River Province Post Office November 1973 Original Peerage book from 12 April 1973.  Journal   Sovereigns Charge First Peerage "Earl of Phoenix" bestowed 12 April 1973.   Arms   Charge                                       Letter to Prince Leonard dated 20 April 1974 Amateur Radio (HAM) early QSL Card for HRP 1AC 1975 Early Administration Board Appointment (Amateur Radio Communications) on embossed letterhead 02 June 1975 Letter to Prince Leonard dated 03 September 1975 Letter to Prince Leonard dated ?? September 1975 Letter to Prince Leonard dated 25 December 1975 Australian Government Cablegram stating no laws broken by Casleys declaration! By inference therefore the secession is lawful! ....lawful = legal = RECOGNISED IN LAW!27 May 1976 Infamous Australian Department of Territories AUSTEO SECRET document to all Australian Government Departments declaring the secession and actions of the HRP lawful but imploring all to "contain the situation!" US Sales Brochure for the first set of Principality Coins minted 1976. FRONT    REAR Letter dated 17 February 1976 Antarctic Flight Stamps "WORLD FIRST!" 23 November 1977 Copy - Unsigned Authority issued for G.Hamm to carry first HRP mail over the South Pole - Nov 1977 HRP  Vs Australia - Declaration of and Cessation of War copies of original Telegrams 02 & 04 Dec 1977   Further information on Vatican involvement and combined stamp issues HRP/Vatican 1977/78 Telegram of Acceptance and application of the Geneva Conventions 02 June 1978 Telegram to Rt. Hon. Malcolm Fraser dated 02 June 1978 Letter to the Prime Minister of Australia 06 June 1978 Letter to the Swiss Federal Council 06 June 1978 Letter to HE Sir Wallace Kyle dated 13 June 1978 Letter to the Swiss Federal Council 13 June 1978 Link to Wikipedia article on the Geneva Conventions Letter to HE Sir Zelman Cowan  9 September 1978 Letter of Original Accession Document 14 Dec 1978 Newspaper advertisement in the W.A. Sunday Times for Hutt River Postage Stamps 22 July 1979 REPCO Reliability Trial (around Australia) August 1979 and the 30th Anniversary Re-run August 2009 History of the Principality National Anthem written 1984 Dec 1988 Principality Christmas greeting. Side 1, Side 2.                                                                Advertisement in "Stamp News:" magazine for "DUCK SERIES" release! April 1992    HRH Prince Leonard interviewed by: Mick Joffe Interview from 1995 Hutt River Nationality Act - 02 1997 Hutt River Diplomatic Protocol Act - April 20 1997              Papal Blessing page 1 & page 2 bestowed upon HRH by Pope John Paul II 03 September 1998 "Does HRP Meet the Statehood Criteria" Article by Dr Fabrice O'Driscoll FCA., FRSA. April 2003   HRH Treaty Statement, incorporating - Sad state of affairs for Aussie 'citizens'! August 2007 U.N. Application Letter .PDF Dated 06th December 2008 Australian Taxation Office declare HRH Prince Leonard non-residents of Australia! June 2008. READ Australian Taxation Office declare HRH Princess Shirley non-residents of Australia! June 2008. READ PHR 40th Anniversary of Secession Celebration Year CELEBRATING THROUGH 2010