HOW I SEE IT I'M THE ONLY KING IN ENGLAND! Fancy being monarch of your own kingdom? Well, now you can and (Mr Blair please note) you can even sell honours. But there ARE a few snags ...(Column)

From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: June 10, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: ROBERT HARDMAN

YOU won't find a republican in this pretty little kingdom. They are all raging monarchists round here. But they do have a pressing problem. Their monarch has just abdicated, there is no heir apparent - and the realm is suffering. What is more, until they have a coronation, there is no chance of buying a drink.

That is why the hunt is already on to find the next king - or queen - of Piel Island.

Anyone can apply to reign over ...

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