Politics of Seborga (plus an interview with a princess!)

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @FredoRockwell
    @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому +3

    OFFICIAL PRINCIPALITY OF SEBORGA WEBSITE: www.principatodiseborga.com/
    Official Principality online shop: shop.principatodiseborga.com/
    (beware of the many fake Seborgan websites out there!)
    Some of the sources used for this video include:
    1997 Washington Post article: www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1997/02/09/borderline-insanity/10a2d287-7614-4914-aa30-01533395037a/
    2009 Boston Globe obituary of Prince Giorgio: archive.boston.com/bostonglobe/obituaries/articles/2009/12/05/giorgio_carbone_prince_led_town_to_autonomy/
    2009 New York Times obituary of Prince Giorgio: www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/world/europe/13carbone.html
    2020 Monaco Life profile of Princess Nina: monacolife.net/princess-nina-i-want-to-put-seborga-on-the-map/

  • @StateoftheWorld
    @StateoftheWorld 3 роки тому +21

    Yooo Fredo's channel has more subs than the population of Seborga, let's go annex it boys

  • @unscrupulous_shrimp3266
    @unscrupulous_shrimp3266 4 місяці тому +2

    I learned of Seborga from Hetalia, and recently came back into this hyper fixation wanting to know more about the actual history of said micronation. Your video was exactly what I was looking for, so thank you!

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  4 місяці тому

      I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for your comment!

    • @meimeibeilschmidt
      @meimeibeilschmidt 4 місяці тому

      HELLO FELLOW HETALIANNN 💕💕🙏

  • @alek_1325
    @alek_1325 5 місяців тому +3

    No way! Seborga's national day is also my birthday! I fully support Seborgan independence!🎉

  • @8tato8
    @8tato8 3 роки тому +9

    I live close to Seborga, in Italy. Great and detailed video, hope to see your channel grow!

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

    • @dylangarcia3898
      @dylangarcia3898 3 роки тому +2

      What do people in Italy think of of seborga and it's princess

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому +1

      Good question! I found lots of clips of her on Italian television so I suspect she's reasonably popular. But it would be good to hear from an Italian...

    • @8tato8
      @8tato8 3 роки тому +2

      @@FredoRockwell sorry for the late reply...Seborga is not that popular around Italy, a very large percentage of Italians do not even know about its existence...things change for people living in Liguria, the Italian region in which Seborga is located.
      Here people generally heard of it but not everyone knows all the facts that you mentioned in your video. While, for who knows more about Seborga, people sees it with curiosity and think it’s something “fun”.
      There is respect for the princess but her image is not that popular and she is not really recognised as a politician.
      The view of Italians is closer to the fact that Seborga is kind of a joke and has been made up for tourism purposes.
      I just want to add that this is not my personal view of Seborga, I just reported what I hear from people.
      You might want to check Seborga’s Instagram profile: instagram.com/princseborga?

  • @j.s.7335
    @j.s.7335 3 роки тому +11

    10:07 This is really strange coming from me because I'm not much a fan of dressing down, but I really like the idea of the princess in the t-shirt. I think that should be her official attire. I think it's really cool, it makes you do a double-take, draws attention.

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому +1

      I agree, especially a t-shirt with the national cost of arms on it!

  • @doctorocelot6846
    @doctorocelot6846 2 роки тому +5

    I live in seborga, the people are friendly and there very welcoming and they don't have a problem with any outsiders coming in and live.

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for sharing that. I hope to visit Seborga soon!

    • @doctorocelot6846
      @doctorocelot6846 2 роки тому +1

      @@FredoRockwell you should come up when they do there summer festivals everyone is at the top of the hill, playing music and dancing and the food was amazing.

  • @maureenm508
    @maureenm508 2 роки тому +7

    Pricess Nina won the election at the debate in the town square. I was there, I don't speak a word of Italian and could tell by the crowd and her poise that she won.

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  2 роки тому +1

      Wow, what a great story - thank you for sharing that! Were you in Seborga on that day by chance, or did you come especially to watch the events unfold?

  • @Agrippa31BC
    @Agrippa31BC 5 місяців тому +4

    I need to become a citizen.

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  5 місяців тому +2

      You might need to move to Seborga to have a vote, but I think it's possible to buy a passport if you visit in person. I hope to confirm that some day!

  • @dylangarcia3898
    @dylangarcia3898 3 роки тому +6

    Apparently burkino Faso recognizes seborga

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому +2

      Actually this came up in my email exchange with Mr Pagani. He mentioned that it is said to have happened but didn't know any detail. As he is the foreign minister that made me think the evidence is a bit shaky on this. The problem is without documentary evidence from the time it would be difficult to prove. I doubt the Burkina Faso government would confirm this today.

  • @TheGlobetrottersCollection
    @TheGlobetrottersCollection 3 роки тому +5

    That's so cool!

  • @KingdomofSanctimonia
    @KingdomofSanctimonia 3 роки тому +5

    This one is not a micronation but a microstate

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому +1

      Is that good?

    • @KingdomofSanctimonia
      @KingdomofSanctimonia 3 роки тому +2

      @@FredoRockwell yes, it means that this place is far more advanced than micronations. I recognize this as a real country

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому

      I agree, and in fact I was told Seborga doesn't consider itself a micronation at all.

    • @KingdomofSanctimonia
      @KingdomofSanctimonia 3 роки тому +1

      @@FredoRockwell exactly

  • @awesomeboy4353
    @awesomeboy4353 3 роки тому +6

    I have subscribed to you since you have 150 subscribers

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому +1

      I know - and you're almost always the first person to comment as well. It's very much appreciated!

  • @jakto3362
    @jakto3362 2 роки тому +2

    Sure, many nations can be like Seborga. Anthem, motto's, population, etc.
    The only differences is that.. Not only do they have quite literal political works, and a police force, they are locked in history! Being hundreds of years old.

  • @hectormanuel8360
    @hectormanuel8360 Місяць тому

    A technicallility is a technicality. Viva Suborga

  • @awesomeboy4353
    @awesomeboy4353 3 роки тому +5

    Does the seborga police do anything

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому +2

      Yes, they do something - but what exactly the limits of their activities are I'm not so sure. Here's a Flikr album with lots of pictures of them: www.flickr.com/photos/principatodiseborga/albums/72157643833710793

  • @invernessfan3017
    @invernessfan3017 2 роки тому +2

    Will they play in European football trophies. When will a Scottish side play them in Europe?

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  2 роки тому +1

      Seborga do have a national team that competes in CONIFA, the international football federation for federations that are not eligible for FIFA membership.

    • @invernessfan3017
      @invernessfan3017 2 роки тому +1

      @@FredoRockwell Thank you for the information.

  • @azizuldulal7612
    @azizuldulal7612 2 роки тому +2

    A cute princess.

  • @ezandman6804
    @ezandman6804 2 роки тому +1

    DUde no!, It is all about the "medieval paperwork". You don't get it?

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching and for commenting! I'm not sure I get your meaning, though. Please feel free to elaborate. 🙂

    • @ezandman6804
      @ezandman6804 2 роки тому

      @@FredoRockwell Sure! Thanks for reply sir. First I want to say I really like you made this video about Seborga. Quality video with very good information. (every once in a while I check for new Seborga videos, lol) . But second I disagree with you what you say at 16:09 . The joke is their historical claim is pretty strong and that is why they (the Seborgians) take this to the max. Without the "medieval paperwork" this would have been a cheap trick I think. Also very good by the way that you mention Malta knight independent country / office building .... lol Not a lot of people know about that.

    • @ezandman6804
      @ezandman6804 2 роки тому

      @@FredoRockwell Subscribed to your channel, You have some cool videos. I'm going to watch them. Greets from Netherlands .... Your Baron title is funny. Ciao

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  2 роки тому

      @@ezandman6804 thanks for the sub,and I'm glad you like the videos!

  • @sub_par3174
    @sub_par3174 3 роки тому +2

    Maybe is Rockwellians can make our own country

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  3 роки тому

      Do you think? Where would it be? 😀

    • @sub_par3174
      @sub_par3174 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe somewhere in London

  • @gilbertoescobar5814
    @gilbertoescobar5814 2 роки тому +1

    She need a king?

    • @FredoRockwell
      @FredoRockwell  2 роки тому +2

      You'd need to ask her directly, I'm sure!

    • @captncutlass4050
      @captncutlass4050 5 місяців тому +1

      Besides, Seborga would need to be a Kingdom of have a King, lol

  • @papapeethehunks
    @papapeethehunks 3 роки тому +2

    The princess 🤴 will pass as a Miss Seborga and become a beauty queen! 😂