Westarctica

16/04/2026

We are extremely excited to announce that Westarctica is featured in a documentary film that will premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. Grand Duke Travis will be in attendance!

From backyard kingdoms to full-blown diplomatic summits, the world's self-declared kings, queens and emperors invite you in. A whimsical and surprisingly timely documentary about borders, identity and the human need to belong.

12/04/2026

Registration is now open for Westarctica's 25th Anniversary Celebrations in the UK and the USA.

This year, 2026, marks the 25th Anniversary of Westarctica's independence as a sovereign nation state. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we will be hosting TWO events in November.

10/04/2026

Terrible news from the Antarctic continent!

Since 2016, sea ice levels have dramatically declined. Thousands of chicks have frozen or drowned, the wildlife fund said.

13/03/2026

Grand Duke Travis meeting with Westarctica’s Consul-General to Southeast Asia, the Duke of Gierloff, in central Bangkok for a working lunch of delicious Thai food. Afterward the duke, our second-highest ranking diplomat, was awarded a knighthood as Knight Grand Commander in the Order of the Snowflake.

02/03/2026

The Royal Westarctican Navy has now been registered with the National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA), the regulatory body representing independent lifeboat crews across the United Kingdom. Membership provides official recognition, representation, and operational cover within the UK, as organizations are not permitted to operate without affiliation to this body.

The process required submitting a formal application, attending an interview, and approval through a trustees’ vote for membership. As of 28 February 2026, the Royal Westarctican Navy is officially a registered and recognized unit.

Reached for comment, Westarctica's Chief of Naval Operations, Captain Christopher Watson, said, “I am deeply honored to take this significant step forward for Westarctica, representing a major military achievement for its armed forces and strengthening the nation’s image on the global stage, while contributing to the continued advancement of micronationalism as a whole.”

Our next step is a meeting with the UK Coastguard to discuss the granting of operational authority to act in a response capacity. This would allow us to support emergency operations and, subject to approval, operate with authorized blue emergency lights.

The Royal Westarctica Navy is now raising funds to purchase a RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) to serve as our flagship lifeboat in actual operations alongside the UK Coastguard.

You may contribute directly to our GoFundMe campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/zvwbn-help-us-help-others?attribution_id=3109a7f6-db39-4ff5-bf40-fea6223c3dcb

To learn more about the Royal Westarctican Navy and its mission: https://www.rwn-academy.com/project-shore-box-sar/

The Royal Westarctican Navy Headquarters Detachment (Scotland) is currently developing and undergoing certification as a Patrol and Search-and-Rescue (SAR) team. The unit is being established to operate as a patrol force within the Firth of Forth, particularly around the South Queensferry islands an...

01/03/2026

The 2026 Count of Krigsvold Fellowship grant is now accepting applications. This $1,000 annual grant will be awarded to an academic scientist involved in climate/environmental/antarctic research in 2026/27.



Application window open until 10 April.

The Westarctica Conservation Scholarship is an annual research grant to a graduate or doctoral students studying in the field of climate sciences.

21/02/2026

Update concerning the ongoing field research at the Twaites Glacier.

Despite setback, researchers uncover new findings at Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier

24/12/2025

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the Royal Family and the Government of Westarctica. We hope this time is filled with joy and warm thoughts for the coming year.

15/12/2025

Westarctica sends its congratulations to our dear friends from Slowjamastan on their great accomplishment of landing in Antarctica.

Sultan Randy is the FIRST micronationalist to visit Antarctica with his flag. Truly an impressive accomplishment!

Slowjamastan now becomes only the SECOND micronation in history to plant their flag in the frigid Antarctic ice.

03/11/2025

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Happy Westarctica Day!

As we celebrate our 24th anniversary as a sovereign nation, I would like to take a moment to recognize some individuals who made 2025 such a productive year.

First, the members of Westarctica's official delegation to MicroCon: their energy and enthusiasm made our nation the star of the event, and the diplomatic ties they helped forge will be remembered long into the future.

One of the delegation, Jim Stoshak, has been raised to the rank of Prince in recognition of his continued dedication to Westarctica. And I'm especially proud to report that our Board of Directors recently voted to invite Jim to become a permanent member of the board.

Another person who is now a prince is Prince Thomas, the Duke of Waite. When Thomas volunteered to take the reigns of the Ministry of Citizenship, he understood it would be a difficult, and thankless position. However, he found a way to pump new life into our citizenship program and completely revitalized the onboarding experience for new Westarcticans.

I also have to mention Christopher Watson, who has just been honored as the 2nd Duke of Sidley. Chris not only helped the government navigate the difficult situation surrounding the Jain Affair, but he has also expanded the Honorary Consul program to be more robust than ever before.

Another of Chris' initiatives this year was establishing the Westarctica Naval Academy, an institution which combines public service with a love of military history.

Meanwhile, our existing Westarctica Royal Guard Corps has been busy jumping out of airplanes. Under the guidance of Sterling MacLeod, the 2nd Duke of Goldstream, the Westarctica Parachute Brigade continues to make our nation proud by displaying our flag while falling from 10,000 feet.

Our scholarship program owes a debt of gratitude to James Patrick Howard, the Count of Krigsvold. As a result of his generous donation, we were able to increase the size of the scholarship to $1,000. This resulted in an increase in both the quality and quantity of applicants. If that wasn't enough, His Lordship also volunteered to serve as our new Ellsworth King of Arms.

Finally, while Westarctica had many new supporters come on board this year, our most generous was Owen Trott. Prince Owen, who has been honored as a knight of the Orca, holds the distinction of being the single largest donor in Westarctica's history.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time, money, and energy to Westarctica this year. I can't wait to share our plans for 2026, which will mark our 25th Anniversary.

Good night and God Save Westarctica.

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02/11/2025

Today marks the 24th Anniversary of Westarctica's independence. In the continuing tradition of recognizing great service to the nation, the following peerages and honors have been bestowed.

Happy Westarctica Day!