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US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Omooba77: 6:42am On Jul 15, 2014 |
To fulfil a promise to his seven-year-old daughter that she could be a princess, one man laid claim to desert land between Egypt and Sudan.A father from Virginia has gone to extreme lengths for his daughter, flying to Africa and claiming a “kingdom” between Egypt and Sudan so that she can be an actual princess.Jeremiah Heaton began his unusual quest for the unclaimed piece of land sandwiched between the two countries after making a promise to seven-year-old daughter Emily that she would one day be royalty.After reaching the desert region of Bir Tawil in June, the father-of-three planted a flag his children had designed, and made the first steps towards claiming the land.On his return Mr Heaton and wife made a crown for their daughter and asked friends and family to refer to her as Princess Emily.Her kingdom covers about 800 square miles of desert that has never been claimed by Sudan or Egypt.Mr Heaton found Bir Tawil, one of the last unclaimed pieces of land on the planet, after searching for how he could fulfil his promise to Emily.Several attempts to claim ownership of the region have been made online, but Mr Heaton believes that by actually travelling to the site and planting the flag gave his claim an edge.'It’s beautiful there,' Mr Heaton said. 'It’s an arid desert in Northeastern Africa. Bedouins roam the area; the population is actually zero.'It took Mr Heaton 14 hours to travel by caravan through the desert before he could plant the flag, which has a blue background and a seal and stars representing the family.He may have completed his journey in June, but it began at the start of the year when he was chatting with his young daughter.“Over the winter, Emily and I were playing, and she has a fixation on princesses. She asked me, in all seriousness, if she’d be a real princess someday,” Mr Heaton said. “And I said she would.”As well as designing a flag for their country, Mr Heaton's children have also decided to name it the Kingdom of North Sudan.Princess Emily, who sleeps in a custom-made castle bed, is showing signs of being a generous ruler, and said that she wants to ensure children in the region have enough food.“That’s definitely a concern in that part of the world. We discussed what we could do as a nation to help,’ MR Heaton said.He added that Princess Emily, and her brothers Justin and Caleb, could become a driving force in the region.“If we can turn North Sudan into an agricultural hub for the area ... a lot of technology has gone into agriculture and water”' he said. “These are the things the kids are concerned with.”The next step for Heaton is to get Sudan and Egypt to recognize his Kingdom of North Sudan.“I feel confident in the claim we’ve made,” Mr Heaton said. “That’s the exact same process that has been done for thousands of years. The exception is this nation was claimed for love.”Shelia Carapico, professor of political science and international studies at the University of Richmond, said the family's claim will need to be recognized by other African nations.She said it was not plausible for someone to plant a flag and say they have political control over the land without legal recognition from neighboring countries, the United Nations or other groups.In addition, she said, it is not known whether people have ownership of the land, regardless of whether the property is part of a political nation.The Heaton family remains undeterred, however, and have ordered letterheads bearing the country's seal. One of Mr Heaton's sons also made a serving tray featuring the flag while at camp.“They are really getting into the idea. I think the idea of a nation with a clear purpose of helping other people ... I think that’ll be well-received and we’ll get recognition from other nations to partner with,” he said.But the main intent, he added, was to show his daughter he would follow through on the promise he made.“I think there’s a lot of love in the world. I want my children to know I will do absolutely anything for them,” he said.• http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/us-father-takes-unclaimed-african-kingdom-to-make-daughter-a-princess/183654/ 7 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Omooba77: 6:42am On Jul 15, 2014 |
This Oyinbo people self.... 22 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by MizMyColi(f): 6:53am On Jul 15, 2014 |
and the girl be like, "but father....why does it have to be around Egypt and Sudan - will I become a war 36 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 7:22am On Jul 15, 2014 |
No b smal thing..they love Royalty 1 Like |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Vincenzi: 7:28am On Jul 15, 2014 |
Mumu. By the time war will set in,na dem they go use do shield. Oyibo sabi mumu ehn! 11 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by missdebs(f): 7:54am On Jul 15, 2014 |
eeyah....so touching 6 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Bunchersstab(m): 8:21am On Jul 15, 2014 |
Different faces diferent problems... make she come my community i go make her princess in anoda country. I wonder if dis oyibo pipu get wahala self 2 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Omooba77: 12:29pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
Father's love can be compared to anything. Just as God loves the World that he gave his only begotten son............ 36 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by dustydee: 2:24pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
Nigerians be like: where is their embassy? I want to go there and hussle. 115 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by tpia1: 4:10pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
Did he plant a US flag or what kind of flag 1 Like |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by mployer(m): 4:35pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
They should first relocate to that place before we take them serious 19 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by JEITO: 4:41pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
Things we do for love... 4 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Omooba77: 6:18pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
dustydee: Nigerians be like: where is their embassy? I want to go there and hussle.No one needs visa now it is a free world,free land....... 2 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Omooba77: 9:49pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
Me I dey go colonise the Ocean between Brazil and USA;my flag na yellow and purple...... 14 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Omooba77: 10:33pm On Jul 18, 2014 |
God bless all fathers!!!!!!! 21 Likes |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 8:35pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
redgem:so u can apologise |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 8:39pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Almeria:u love soccer? How |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 8:42pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
IfyAngela:am i toastin uu? 1 Like |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 8:44pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Unibenstudent: am i toastin uu?Nope |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 8:45pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
I just might be doing that, u can never tell IfyAngela: |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 8:54pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Unibenstudent: I just might be doing that, u can never tellSay what |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 8:57pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
In this thread am the boss,and u the assistant boss,*winks IfyAngela: |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:01pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Unibenstudent: u love soccer? HowLol yep am a Barcelona fan due hard ooo 1 Like |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:02pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Why u saying what, well, where do u school IfyAngela: |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:03pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
What have they won since, ? I mean cup oh Almeria: Lol yep am a Barcelona fan due hard ooo |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:05pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Unibenstudent: Why u saying what, well, where do u schooli'm out of school |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:07pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Ok, how was secondary school like for u? IfyAngela: 1 Like |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:09pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Unibenstudent: Ok, how was secondary school like for u?lol your question though, twas fun |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:11pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Hope u didn't copy a little during your waec sha,, i know waec there is a lot of head stretching done IfyAngela: |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:17pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Unibenstudent: Hope u didn't copy a little during your waec sha,, i know waec there is a lot of head stretching donehuh?? Waec where? |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:19pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
Hello, how u leave school , without waec*speaks in minister of education's voice*? IfyAngela: |
Re: US Father Takes Unclaimed African Kingdom To Make Daughter A Princess by Nobody: 9:53pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
[quote author=Ivyluvie2][/quote] how r u , sugar |
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