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Prime Minister and Deputy take Leave, Lord Griffin as Acting PM

Earlier today the Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave, announced that he would be taking a leave from Government for a personal family matter.

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord John Gordon, also announced earlier this month that he would be taking a leave for personal reasons.

Considering that both PM and Deputy are out of action, and following the line of succession of the Premiership Act of 2025, the Premiership fell into the hands of Austenasia’s Treasurer, Lord Mick Griffin

The now Acting Prime Minister addressed Parliament with a statement of acceptance and a reminder that Parliament was in session.

Time Capsule from Taysha

The Duke of Taysha, Lord Michael Simpson, I planning to bury a time capsule on one of his land claims in the name of Austenasia.

According to the Duke, the capsule will contain various samples of precious metals, as well as cash and a small Austenasian Flag.

The Times is excited to follow up on this.

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Historical line of succession The Line of Succession described in this article is no longer current. Austenasia’s succession arrangements have changed substantially since this article was published. Under the Constitution of 2026, the reigning Monarch may nominate an heir subject to confirmation by the Senate; if no nomination is made, the Senate may elect an heir. Readers should therefore not treat historical lists or descriptions of succession in this article as representing the current order of succession.
Who is Andrew Musgrave? Lord Andrew Musgrave is the Prime Minister of Austenasia and one of its longest-serving officials. He joined Austenasia in 2013 and has served as Governor of Corinium Terentium since December of that year. After holding several government positions, he became Deputy Prime Minister in February 2024 and was elected Prime Minister in September 2024. During the constitutional crisis and interregnum of 2025–26, Musgrave also served as Lord Protector and Regent to the Crown. He relinquished those powers upon the accession of Johannes Karl I Augustus in July 2026 and continues to serve as Prime Minister.