Once they passed away it all settled down and most people forgot about what is actually known as Hutt River Station.
The first attached link is to a 2016 letter sent by Mrs Sonia Bernici on behalf of The Queen to 'Prince Leonard' of the 'Principality of Hutt River Province', a 'principality' that purported to have seceded from the Commonwealth of Australia (and the State of Western Australia) in 1970. Astonishingly, Mrs Bernici offers 'Prince Leonard' "Her Majesty's good wishes ... for a most enjoayable and successful celebration ... to mark the 46th anniversary of the Principality of Hutt River".
The letter is at:
http://www.principality-hutt-river.com/gov/PHR_46th_Anniversary_Celebration_Weekend_files/Greetings%20from%20HM%20QEII%202016.pdf
For information about the Principality of Hutt River, which was abolished after 'Prince Leonard's death by his son and heir, and returned to farming land, see:
https://www.principality-hutt-river.com
Mrs Bernici's letter, addressing its recipient at 'Prince Leonard' and appearing to recognise the existence of the 'Principality of Hutt River'
represents an extraordinary and very surprising lapse of judgement.
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