Principality of Sealand

The Principality of Sealand is a micronation that claims HM Fort Roughs as its territory. It has been occupied and claimed as a sovereign state by the family and associates of Paddy Roy Bates since 1967. Sealand was invaded by mercenaries in 1978, but was able to repel the attack. In 1997, the Bates family revoked all Sealand passports, including...