Titled? Yes, Andrew Lamb Is Now A Lord
Wales Outdoors prides itself in campaigning to right the wrongs in this world, with regard to the things that concern us, so, tourism promotion of Wales, the nature that we hike in and for open access to the hills. Wales Outdoors therefore fully supports others that have similar aims and interests.
For a very long time indeed, in fact since as a teen and watching BBC News, Andy has been a fan of Sealand.
The Principality of Sealand is a self-proclaimed micronation located on HM Fort Roughs, an offshore platform in the North Sea. Situated approximately 11 kilometers (7 miles) off the coast of Suffolk, England, Sealand occupies a former Maunsell Sea Fort constructed by the British during World War II to defend shipping lanes against German forces.
In 1967, Paddy Roy Bates, a former British Army major and pirate radio broadcaster, seized control of the decommissioned fort and declared it an independent sovereign state, naming it the Principality of Sealand. Bates styled himself as Prince Roy, and his wife, Joan, as Princess Joan. The Bates family has maintained their claim to sovereignty over Sealand since that time.
Sealand has its own flag, national anthem, currency, and passports, though it is not officially recognized by any established sovereign nation. The platform itself is quite small, measuring approximately 0.004 square kilometers (4,000 square meters). As of August 2024, Sealand has only one permanent resident.
And so it came to pass that Andrew has joined the many who support the joy in freedom, the anarchic, the far from bland independent thought and actions that Sealand represents and he has been bestowed the title of Lord by Prince Michael of Sealand. From this day hence, Andy will be known as Lord Andrew John Lamb. Andrew will be notifying the authorities of his change in status.
For a more in-depth look at Sealand, you might find this video informative:
Remember, we have a social hiking group walk on the 5th April and this will have a meet point of Blaenonneu Quarry Car Park and will visit the Chartists Cave. Join Us!
Get £10 Off the best Map App out there by signing up to our partner in the outdoors Outdoor Active
You can book our walks and tours through the Wales Outdoors Website.
1. Subscribing monthly via Substack
2. Making a one-off contribution via BuyMeACoffee
Your support is what allows these articles to keep being created and is enormously appreciated. Thank you.Â
