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Austenasia Celebrates 12th Anniversary

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The Empire of Austenasia today celebrates Independence Day, marking twelve years since the Declaration of Independence was sent in September 2008.

To mark the occasion, a broadcast has been released by Lord William Wilson, the Deputy Prime Minister.

Another broadcast by the Prime Minister himself, Lord John Gordon, is expected later today.

Celebrations will be taking place across the Empire. Emperor Jonathan I and his fiancée Princess Hannah the Augusta will this evening host dinner at a restaurant in Deva Victrix to be attended by local non-residential Austenasian subjects.

The Emperor has also released the customary Honours List, the recipients on which are listed below:

Independence Day 2020 Honours List

Glorious Order of St. John:

  • Lord John Gordon, Viscount of Thetford (Knight of Honour)
  • HG Bradley, Duke of Dullahan (Knight of Honour)
  • Lord William Wilson, Count of Oribrazos (Knight of Virtue)

Order of the Bullmastiff:

  • Lord Charles Ross, Duke of Occidentia (Knight)
  • Brayden “Lee” Eaves (Knight)

Austenasian Order:

  • HFM Basileus Emmanuel I & II (Knight Commander)
  • HH Despotes Aggelos (Knight Commander)
  • HSH Edward I (Knight Commander)
  • HM King Eran (Commander)
  • HRH The Prince Nathan (Commander)
  • Lord Remus Peroni, Duke of Viennensis (Commander)
  • Lord Michael Simpson, Count of Occibrazos (Commander)
  • Lord Austin Jaax, Baron of Kingeston (Commander)
  • Thomas Marios I of Ovrestlia (Officer)
  • HM King Cameron I (Officer)
  • HG Aidan McGrath, Duke of Limiport (Officer)
  • Lord Ismetcan Siraç, Count of Bithynia (Officer)
  • Lord Casper von Naveria, Count of Cowyetton (Officer)
  • Newton von Uberquie (Officer)
  • Baron Archie Birch (Member)
  • Thomas Bainbridge (Member)
  • James Reginald Frisch (Member)

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Additional context relevant to this article.

What is the Monarchy? The Austenasian Monarchy is the constitutional institution headed by the Emperor of Austenasia, who serves as Head of State. The Crown represents the continuity and constitutional authority of Austenasia and has formed part of the Empire’s constitutional structure since its foundation in 2008. The office of Monarch is distinct from that of the Prime Minister, who serves as Head of Government and leads the day-to-day administration of Austenasia. The powers and constitutional arrangements of the Crown have changed during Austenasia’s history.
What is the office of the Prime Minister? The Prime Minister of Austenasia is the Head of Government and leads the day-to-day administration of the Empire. The Prime Minister leads the Government and Cabinet and oversees the development and implementation of government policy and the work of the administration. The office is distinct from that of the Emperor, who serves as Head of State. The constitutional powers and arrangements of the premiership have changed during Austenasia’s history.
Who is Jonathan Austen? Jonathan Austen, formerly Emperor Jonathan I Augustus, is the founder and fourth Emperor of Austenasia. He co-founded Austenasia with his family in 2008 and served for many years as Prime Minister before ascending to the throne in 2013. During his reign, Jonathan oversaw a substantial period of Austenasian expansion and development and played a major role in establishing its institutions and foreign relations. He abdicated on 29 September 2024 after more than eleven years as Emperor. Following a period of continued public service after his abdication, Jonathan resigned from his remaining government duties in 2025.
Who is Aggelos I Augustus? Aggelos I Augustus was the fifth Emperor of Austenasia, reigning from September 2024 until June 2025. He succeeded Jonathan I Augustus on 29 September 2024. His reign ended during the constitutional crisis that followed his attempt to call an early general election, an action held by the Austenasian Government and Parliament to be unlawful under the General Elections Act 2020. Aggelos was subsequently deposed, beginning the Austenasian Interregnum. The monarchy was restored with the accession of Johannes Karl I Augustus on 25 July 2026.