Current Prince of Sealand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Roy Bates (born 2 August 1952), self-styled as Prince Michael of Sealand, is an English businessman and self-published author. He operates a self-proclaimed and unrecognized micronation[1] called the Principality of Sealand, which he inherited from his parents Paddy Roy Bates and Joan Bates. He has claimed the title "Prince of Sealand" since the death of his father in 2012.[2]
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Michael Bates | |
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Prince of Sealand (Micronation) | |
Pretendance | 9 October 2012 - present |
Predecessor | Paddy Roy Bates |
Heir apparent | James Bates |
Born | Michael Roy Bates 2 August 1952 Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England |
Spouse | Lorraine Wheeler (divorced)Mei Shi (m. 2019) |
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Father | Paddy Roy Bates |
Mother | Joan Bates |
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