Graeme Ernest Casley also known as Prince Graeme (born 1957) was the second, and last, prince of the self-declared

Principality of Hutt River The Principality of Hutt River, often referred to by its former name, the Hutt River Province, was a micronation in Australia. The principality claimed to be an independent sovereign state, founded on 21 April 1970. It was dissolved on 3 Augus ...

, a former micronation in

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. He succeeded his father

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on 11 February 2017 after a 45-year self-proclaimed reign. He abdicated the throne and was forced to dissolve the Principality of Hutt River on 3 August 2020, selling the land that belonged to the Principality to help settle the debts accumulated by his father. He told

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that "It's very sad watching your father build up something for 50 years and then you have to close it down."

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Micronational leaders Monarchs who abdicated Monarchy in Australia Princes Living people 1957 births {{Australia-politician-stub