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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Prince Aaron and King Adam I of Überstadt stand for a portrait in their camouflage BDU's on the shore of Lake Ballinger before voyaging to Edmount Island, which is "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." After rowing as close to the peat island as they can, the Oberstadt brothers will enact "their first official Mark of Überstadt's sovereignty" tossing a small paper laminated flag onto the island. <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I, 19, his brother Prince Aaron, 17, and their cat Diamond, stand in front of Überstadt's capitol, Rosewood (their house). According to King Adam I, "Diamond was once the head of the Cat Party." When Uberstadt was partisan The Cat Party was the leading conservative faction. Now that Diamond is in retirement he's free to do his favorite things, which are hang around outside and "lick himself." "Now Überstadt is a direct democracy, making parties irrelevant," said King Adam !. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: In his naval dress uniform, King Adam I, helps prep the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George at the Port of Everett Marina before venturing into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound) with his brother Prince Aaron and father the High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt. <br />
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The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, not pictured. The High Chancellor does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: The Fort. Ferengool is named after the Rashimian Warlord, from the Carshalton neighborhood of England where Austenation is based. This fort is erected in Austenasian's crown dependency, Oregonia. Überstadt acts as the protectorate for the small swath of wooded land. "The U.S. calls this area Veterans Memorial Park," says King Adam I. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: The Creekbed Colony of Überstadt borders the England-based micronation Austenasian's similar sized crown dependency, Oregonia. Pictured is a fern in Oregonia. Überstadt acts as the protectorate for the small swath of wooded land. "The U.S. calls this area Veterans Memorial Park," says King Adam I. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dictator Dorian Grimes, stands in the dedicated embassy space for the Republic of Doria in Überstadt's capital, Rosewood. King Adam I tried to figure out a way to mark the embassy, but it got in the way of lawn mowing. <br />
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The Republic of Doria claims territory in three non-contiguous locations, Hyacinth, Rhododendron, and Laburnum, all homes located in southwestern Snohomish County, Washington. Her micronation is protected by an army of cats. Two cats, to be precise. "The two separate units of my army would attack each other. They live in two separate houses." <br />
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The dictator suffers from allergies, too. She is not allergic to her armies, rather to her woolen dictator jacket. "What does it say about my country that I'm allergic to my uniform?"<br />
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At the end of the summer, Dorian plans to leave Washington to attend college in Los Angeles. King Adam I, who already has his associates degree, is debating wether he should attend college in Northern Washington or go on a Mission representing the Church of Latter Day Saints. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood,
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Diamond, the former head of Überstadt's leading conservative faction, The Cat Party, stands outside the Überstadt capitol, Rosewood. "Now Überstadt is a direct democracy, making parties irrelevant," says King Adam I. Now Diamond is free to do is favorite things, which are hang around outside and "lick himself."<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dressed in their naval dress uniforms Prince Aaron, middle, and King Adam I, right, venture into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound) on the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George outside Everett, WA. The Bert George, named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, left, who never wears Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: <br />
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The Bert George, named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather is captained by their father High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt. While he participates in Uberstadt's parliment, he does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I of Überstadt gives his eyes a break from the sunlight during a portrait shoot. He is in his naval dress uniform at the Port of Everett Marina where the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George is docked. <br />
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The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy, The Bert George  is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I of Überstadt is Dressed in his naval dress uniform at the Port of Everett Marina where the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George is docked. <br />
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The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy, The Bert George  is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Osprey fly over Lake Ballinger.<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I, background, has his brother Prince Aaron wait by the boundaries of Überstadt and the United States to escort the photographer into Rosewood, the micronation's capitol. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dictator Dorian Grimes, stands in the dedicated embassy space for the Republic of Doria in Überstadt's capital, Rosewood. King Adam I tried to figure out a way to mark the embassy, but it got in the way of lawn mowing. <br />
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The Republic of Doria claims territory in three non-contiguous locations, Hyacinth, Rhododendron, and Laburnum, all homes located in southwestern Snohomish County, Washington. Her micronation is protected by an army of cats. Two cats, to be precise. "The two separate units of my army would attack each other. They live in two separate houses." <br />
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The dictator suffers from allergies, too. She is not allergic to her armies, rather to her woolen dictator jacket. "What does it say about my country that I'm allergic to my uniform?"<br />
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At the end of the summer, Dorian plans to leave Washington to attend college in Los Angeles. King Adam I, who already has his associates degree, is debating wether he should attend college in Northern Washington or go on a Mission representing the Church of Latter Day Saints. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood,
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Citizens of Überstadt (L-R) Baroness of Rosewood Kara Oberstadt, the family matriarch, dressed in a judge's robe, Prince Aaron, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, who participates when he has to, but won't wear regalia, and King Adam I, are joined by Dorian Grimes, right, the dictator of The Republic of Doria. <br />
She and King Adam I are in a relationship. <br />
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At the end of the summer, Dorian plans to leave Washington to attend college in Los Angeles. King Adam I, who already has his associates degree, is debating wether he should attend college in Northern Washington or go on a Mission representing the Church of Latter Day Saints. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Fellow micronationalists King Adam I of Uberstadt and girlfriend Dorian Grimes, the dictator of The Republic of Doria, get dressed inside Rosewood for a group portrait. At the end of the summer, Dorian plans to leave Washington to attend college in Los Angeles. King Adam I, who already has his associates degree, is debating wether he should attend college in Northern Washington or go on a Mission representing the Church of Latter Day Saints. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Rosewood Fruits is the Überstadt "agricultural cooperative" and maintains "nearly 200 square feet of garden space," according to the Occidental Chronicle, an Überstadt-based news organization focusing Pacific Northwest nations. By mid-July most of the vegetables and fruits were harvested and used in Überstadti dishes. Only a few blueberries were yet to be harvested. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Prince Aaron and King Adam I of Überstadt voyage to Edmount Island to enact "their first official Mark of Überstadt's sovereignty" -- tossing a small paper laminated flag onto the island. Edmount Island is "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Prince Aaron and King Adam I of Überstadt voyage to Edmount Island, which is "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." After rowing The Bergstrom, a digny described as an "amphibious war craft," as close to the peat island as they can, the Oberstadt brothers will enact "their first official Mark of Überstadt's sovereignty"-- tossing a small paper laminated flag onto the island. <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I stands in one of Uberstadt's colonies, Creekbed. "The U.S. calls this area Veterans Memorial Park," King Adam I says of the forested park several blocks from the Überstadti capitol Rosewood. <br />
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The Creekbed Colony of Überstadt borders the England-based micronation Austenasian's similar sized crown dependency, Oregonia. Überstadt acts as the protectorate for the small swath of wooded land. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I stands in one of Uberstadt's colonies, Creekbed. "The U.S. calls this area Veterans Memorial Park," King Adam I says of the forested park several blocks from the Überstadti capitol Rosewood. <br />
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The Creekbed Colony of Überstadt borders the England-based micronation Austenasian's similar sized crown dependency, Oregonia. Überstadt acts as the protectorate for the small swath of wooded land. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I stands in one of Uberstadt's colonies, Creekbed. "The U.S. calls this area Veterans Memorial Park," King Adam I says of the forested park several blocks from the Überstadti capitol Rosewood. <br />
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The Creekbed Colony of Überstadt borders the England-based micronation Austenasian's similar sized crown dependency, Oregonia. Überstadt acts as the protectorate for the small swath of wooded land. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Citizens of Überstadt (L-R) Baroness Rosewood, Kara Oberstadt, the family matriarch, dressed in a judge's robe, Prince Aaron, Diamond, former head of the Cat Party, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, who participates when he has to, but won't wear regalia, and King Adam I, are joined by Dorian Grimes, right, the dictator of The Republic of Doria. <br />
She and King Adam I are in a relationship. <br />
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At the end of the summer, Dorian plans to leave Washington to attend college in Los Angeles. King Adam I, who already has his associates degree, is debating wether he should attend college in Northern Washington or go on a Mission representing the Church of Latter Day Saints. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Uberstadt's King Adam I stands stands for a portrait in the backyard of the micronation's capital, Rosewood.<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Fellow micronationalists King Adam I of Uberstadt, left, and girlfriend Dorian Grimes, the dictator of The Republic of Doria, left, petting Diamond, are photographed in the backyard of Rosewood. <br />
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At the end of the summer, Dorian plans to leave Washington to attend college in Los Angeles. King Adam I, who already has his associates degree, is debating wether he should attend college in Northern Washington or go on a Mission representing the Church of Latter Day Saints. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Uberstadt's Prince Aaron stands by a utility shed in the backyard of the micronation's capital, Rosewood.<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: The consulate tour guide, King Adam I, explains the origins, significane and uses of the Überstadt flora in the backyard of the micronation's capitol, Rosewood. The area of backyard considered "the woodland of the east," according to the Überstadt website, "provides wild berries and natural dyes." Uberstadt has a Socialist economic system, "dominated by democratically managed state-owned cooperatives," and exports "Wild fruit, textiles, wild medicines (e.g. huckleberry leaf tea)" most of which is harvested at Rosewood. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Diamond, the former head of Überstadt's leading conservative faction, The Cat Party, lies outside the Überstadt capitol, Rosewood. "Now Überstadt is a direct democracy, making parties irrelevant," says King Adam I. Now Diamond is free to do is favorite things, which are hang around outside and "lick himself."<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Rosewood Fruits is the Überstadt "agricultural cooperative" and maintains "nearly 200 square feet of garden space," according to the Occidental Chronicle, an Überstadt-based news organization focusing Pacific Northwest nations. By mid-July most of the vegetables and fruits were harvested and used in Überstadti dishes. Only a few blueberries were yet to be harvested. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Rosewood Fruits is the Überstadt "agricultural cooperative" and maintains "nearly 200 square feet of garden space," according to the Occidental Chronicle, an Überstadt-based news organization focusing Pacific Northwest nations. By mid-July most of the vegetables and fruits were harvested and used in Überstadti dishes. Only a few blueberries were yet to be harvested. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dressed in their naval dress uniforms Prince Aaron, and King Adam I, bow side, dock the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George at the Port of Everett Marina after venturing into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound). The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, who does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: The Überstadt flag flies for the first time on the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George during a trip into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound). <br />
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The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, not pictured. The High Chancellor does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: The crown jewel of Überstadt nave, The HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George passes a bed of seaweed during a trip into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound). <br />
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The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, not pictured. The High Chancellor does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dressed in their naval dress uniforms Prince Aaron, left, and King Adam I, right, venture into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound) on the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George outside Everett, WA. The Bert George, named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, hand on bottom right, who never wears Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dressed in their naval dress uniforms Prince Aaron, left, and King Adam I, middle, venture into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound) on the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George outside Everett, WA. The Bert George, named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, right, who never wears Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: The Überstadt flag flies for the first time on the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George during a trip into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound). <br />
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The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, not pictured. The High Chancellor does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: In his naval dress uniform, Prince Aaron, helps prep the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George at the Port of Everett Marina before venturing into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound) with his brother King Aaron I and father the High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt. <br />
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The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, not pictured. The High Chancellor does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dressed in their naval dress uniforms Prince Aaron, left, and King Adam I, right, pass through the Port of Everett Marina to venture into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound) on the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George. The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, not pictured, who does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dressed in their naval dress uniforms Prince Aaron, left, and King Adam I, right, prep the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George at the Port of Everett Marina before venturing into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound). <br />
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The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, not pictured. The High Chancellor does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I of Überstadt is Dressed in his naval dress uniform at the Port of Everett Marina where the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George is docked. <br />
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The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy, The Bert George  is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
    150713_Uberstadt_Micronation_259.JPG
  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I of Überstadt is Dressed in his naval dress uniform at the Port of Everett Marina where the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George is docked. <br />
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The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy, The Bert George  is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. <br />
<br />
The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Osprey fly over Lake Ballinger.<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Prince Aaron and King Adam I of Überstadt voyage to Edmount Island to enact "their first official Mark of Überstadt's sovereignty" -- tossing a small paper laminated flag onto the island. Edmount Island is "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I of Überstadt rows past lily pads on Lake Ballinger en route to Edmount Island, which is "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation."<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Edmount Island, is "considered the spiritual homeland" of Überstadt. <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local Mountlake Terrace authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: The Bergstrom, Überstadt's "amphibious war craft" situated on the loading dock of Lake Ballinger.<br />
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Prince Aaron and King Adam I of Überstadt voyage to Edmount Island, which is "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." After rowing The Bergstrom, a digny described as an "amphibious war craft," as close to the peat island as they can, the Oberstadt brothers will enact "their first official Mark of Überstadt's sovereignty"-- tossing a small paper laminated flag onto the island. <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Prince Aaron of Überstadt exits Rosewood's kitchen in his camouflage BDU's before voyaging to Edmount Island. The island is "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Once in the water, the Oberstadt brothers will enact "their first official Mark of Überstadt's sovereignty" -- tossing a small paper laminated flag onto the island. <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I, 19, his brother Prince Aaron, 17, and their cat Diamond, stand in front of Überstadt's capitol, Rosewood (their house). According to King Adam I, "Diamond was once the head of the Cat Party." When Uberstadt was partisan The Cat Party was the leading conservative faction. Now that Diamond is in retirement he's free to do his favorite things, which are hang around outside and "lick himself." "Now Überstadt is a direct democracy, making parties irrelevant," said King Adam !. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dorian Grimes, left, the dictator of The Republic of Doria, and King Adam I's girlfriend stands with the Oberstadt family for a portrait. Next to Dorian is (L-R) Baroness Rosewood, Kara Oberstadt, the family matriarch, dressed in a judge's robe, King Adam I, and Prince Aaron. In the background is the family patriarch, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, who participates when he has to, but does not wear Uberstadti regalia. Diamond the cat is also photographed. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Überstadt's Independence Spire, located in the backyard of the micronation's capitol, Rosewood, is the micronation's only national monument. "So called because it was erected on Überstadt's Independence Day," March 6, in 2013, says King Adam I. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Standing outside Überstadt capitol, Rosewood, King Adam I holds Diamond, the former head of Überstadt's leading conservative faction, The Cat Party. "Now Überstadt is a direct democracy, making parties irrelevant," says King Adam I. Now Diamond is free to do is favorite things, which are hang around outside and "lick himself."<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Edmount Island, is "considered the spiritual homeland" of Überstadt. <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local Mountlake Terrace authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dressed in their naval dress uniforms Prince Aaron, left, and King Adam I, right, raise the Überstadt flag on the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George at the Port of Everett Marina before venturing into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound). This will be the first time their micronation's flag will fly on The Bert George.<br />
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The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, not pictured. The High Chancellor does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I, foreground, and Prince Aaron of Überstadt voyage to Edmount Island, which is "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." After rowing The Bergstrom, a digny described as an "amphibious war craft," as close to the peat island as they can, the Oberstadt brothers will enact "their first official Mark of Überstadt's sovereignty"-- tossing a small paper laminated flag onto the island. <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: After dinner, Dictator Dorian Grimes, leader of the Republic of Doria, clutches the arm of her boyfriend King Adam I of Überstadt as they walk with Adam's brother Prince Aaron of Überstadt. The trio walk from Uberstadt's Creeked Colony to the micronation's Rosewood capitol in the Mountlake Terrace, Washington neighborhood where the two Oberstadt brothers grew up.<br />
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At the end of the summer, Dorian plans to leave Washington to attend college in Los Angeles. King Adam I, who already has his associates degree, is debating wether he should attend college in Northern Washington or go on a Mission representing the Church of Latter Day Saints. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I stands in one of Uberstadt's colonies, Creekbed. "The U.S. calls this area Veterans Memorial Park," King Adam I says of the forested park several blocks from the Überstadti capitol Rosewood. <br />
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The Creekbed Colony of Überstadt borders the England-based micronation Austenasian's similar sized crown dependency, Oregonia. Überstadt acts as the protectorate for the small swath of wooded land. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: The Douglas Fir is Uberstadt's national tree. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Uberstadt's King Adam I stands stands for a portrait in the backyard of the micronation's capital, Rosewood.<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I stands by Überstadt's Independence Spire, the micronation's only national monument, in Rosewood's backyard. "So called because it was erected on Überstadt's Independence Day, March 6, in 2013. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Diamond, the former head of Überstadt's leading conservative faction, The Cat Party, walks outside the Überstadt capitol, Rosewood. "Now Überstadt is a direct democracy, making parties irrelevant," says King Adam I. Now Diamond is free to do is favorite things, which are hang around outside and "lick himself."<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dressed in their naval dress uniforms Prince Aaron, middle, and King Adam I, right, venture into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound) on the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George outside Everett, WA. The Bert George, named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, left, who never wears Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Everett, Washington - July 13, 2015: Dressed in his naval dress uniform King Adam I, raise the Überstadt flag on the HMNS (His Magesty's Naval Ship) Bert George at the Port of Everett Marina before venturing into the Possession Sound (part of the Puget Sound). This will is the first time they're flying the micronation's flag on The Bert George.<br />
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The Bert George is named for the Oberstadt brothers’ grandfather. The crown jewel of the Überstadt navy is captained by their father, High Chancellor Michael Oberstadt, not pictured. The High Chancellor does not wear Überstadti regalia. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: The dining room in Rosewood is where Überstadt's Parliament is held and dinner is served.<br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: "The Mailbox is our de facto embassy of the United States. ...they keep depositing mail there," says King Adam I, ruler of the micronation Überstadt. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Edmount Island, is "considered the spiritual homeland" of Überstadt. <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local Mountlake Terrace authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: Prince Aaron and King Adam I of Überstadt stand for a portrait in their camouflage BDU's on the shore of Lake Ballinger before voyaging to Edmount Island, which is "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." After rowing as close to the peat island as they can, the Oberstadt brothers will enact "their first official Mark of Überstadt's sovereignty" tossing a small paper laminated flag onto the island. <br />
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After the great BBQ fire of 2009, setting foot on the island has been deemed illegal by the local authorities. The fire is considered to be the event that solidified the early Überstadtis. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I, 19, his brother Prince Aaron, 17, and their cat Diamond, stand in front of Überstadt's capitol, Rosewood (their house). According to King Adam I, "Diamond was once the head of the Cat Party." When Uberstadt was partisan The Cat Party was the leading conservative faction. Now that Diamond is in retirement he's free to do his favorite things, which are hang around outside and "lick himself." "Now Überstadt is a direct democracy, making parties irrelevant," said King Adam !. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - July 13, 2015: King Adam I salutes his brother Prince Aaron at the entrance of Überstadt's capitol, Rosewood -- their family's residence. Diamond, former head of The Cat Party, lingers on the lawn. <br />
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The Kingdom of Überstadt is led by nineteen-year-old King Adam I, (Adam Oberstadt). The Barony of Rosewood -- the micronation's capitol and the Oberstadt family home -- is nestled in the Seattle suburb of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. <br />
Überstadt also claims territory of nearby Edmount Island on Lake Ballinger -- called The Barony of Ballinger and "considered the spiritual homeland of the nation." Both baronies reside within the Duchy of Edmount which "is situated entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington," according to the Überstadt website.<br />
Überstadt  was founded by King Adam I and his high school friends March 6, 2010, and was governed by judges as a kritarchy. Before taking the crown, Adam was Überstadt's chief judge. After graduation, many of the Überstadti moved away to college and Überstadt's populace shrank. Activities would shift from the high school to Rosewood, and the governing style morphed to a unitary constitutional monarchy. According to the micronation's website Überstadt is a sovereign state "guided by the principles of direct democracy, socialist economics, and environmentalism." <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Baltimore, Maryland - August 05, 2017: Fliers promoting the 72-hour Baltimore 'ceasefire' hang on a shuttered car wash in West Baltimore Saturday August 5th, 2017.<br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth for The New York Times<br />
Assignment ID:  30209578A
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  • Baltimore, Maryland - August 05, 2017: Fliers promoting the 72-hour Baltimore 'ceasefire' hang on a shuttered car wash in West Baltimore Saturday August 5th, 2017.<br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth for The New York Times<br />
Assignment ID:  30209578A
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  • “Wash your hands. Keep Your Distance 6FT. Stay Safe May God Bless Us All” reads the sign outside the Joseph L. Davis American Legion Post 47 in Havre de Grace, Md., Thursday, April 23.<br />
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As part of their COVID-19 response, members of Joseph L. Davis American Legion Post 47 in Havre de Grace, Md., have conducted buddy checks and maintained a food pantry to help their community during the outbreak on Thursday, April 23.  Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion
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  • Baltimore, Maryland - May 07, 2019: <br />
Michael Sandoval, trainer, left, and Carlos Serey, right, wash Seventyseven Force at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland Tuesday May 7th, 2019.<br />
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As Baltimore prepares to host the 144th running of the Preakness Stakes on May 18, there is growing concern locally that the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown will leave town after next year’s contest at dilapidated Pimlico. The track’s Canadian owner, the Stronach Group, wants to move the famous race to a different Maryland track it owns in Laurel, near D.C. In March the city sued Stronach, seeking power to gain control of the 149-year-old Pimlico through condemnation, though officials haven’t said where they’d find the estimated $425 million needed to rebuild Pimlico. This month Stronach said 6,670 grandstand seats at Pimlico would be closed for Preakness due to structural concerns -- a move city officials claimed was meant to create a bogus emergency that would justify moving the race, which typically draws more than 130,000 people. A decades-old state law says the Preakness can be moved to another track in the state “only as a result of a disaster or emergency.” Stronach has committed to keep Preakness at Pimlico only through 2020.<br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth for The Wall Street Journal
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  • Linthicum Heights, Maryland - March 25, 2018: In addition to Star Wars toys, The Star Toys Museum displays Star Wars memorabilia, like soap dispensers, body wash, shampoo, and lotion, and Colgate toothpaste.<br />
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Thomas Atkinson, 54, is owner and curator of The Star Toys Museum at his home in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. He dresses like Luke Skywalker and offers free tours (donations accepted) of his vast collection of Star Wars toys and memorabilia.<br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth
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  • Baltimore, Maryland - May 07, 2019: <br />
A horse is washed after morning workouts at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland Tuesday May 7th, 2019.<br />
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As Baltimore prepares to host the 144th running of the Preakness Stakes on May 18, there is growing concern locally that the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown will leave town after next year’s contest at dilapidated Pimlico. The track’s Canadian owner, the Stronach Group, wants to move the famous race to a different Maryland track it owns in Laurel, near D.C. In March the city sued Stronach, seeking power to gain control of the 149-year-old Pimlico through condemnation, though officials haven’t said where they’d find the estimated $425 million needed to rebuild Pimlico. This month Stronach said 6,670 grandstand seats at Pimlico would be closed for Preakness due to structural concerns -- a move city officials claimed was meant to create a bogus emergency that would justify moving the race, which typically draws more than 130,000 people. A decades-old state law says the Preakness can be moved to another track in the state “only as a result of a disaster or emergency.” Stronach has committed to keep Preakness at Pimlico only through 2020.<br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth for The Wall Street Journal
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  • Baltimore, Maryland - May 24, 2014: After racing Alberto Delgado washes off in a bucket inside the Jockey Room at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, May 24, 2014. He rode California Chrome before the Triple Crown. His brother, Willie Delgado is California Chrome's exercises rider. <br />
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CREDIT: Matt Roth for The New York Times<br />
Assignment ID: 30158872A
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  • I washed some red towels and I got some red dryer lint.
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  • Photo by Matt Roth.Assignment ID: 10136043A..Plastic animals settled in a stream table represent farms during an experiment about erosion during Scott Hartman's 5th grade science class at Hamilton Elementary - Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland on Monday, December 17, 2012. This farm would have washed into the Chesapeake Bay. Scott Harman uses online platforms to raise money from more wealthy PTAs to purchase teaching supplies. He is currently trying to get donors for a set of science books and binoculars for his 5th grade class. His texts books are 13 years old, and still recognize Pluto as a planet.
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