American businessman David Howe has declared himself king of the Isle of Man. He is currently selling with honours being offered to anyone willing to shell out thousands of pounds.
David Howe News and Information
- Google News: David Howe
- FOX News: Maryland Man Becomes King of the Isle of Man (December 19, 2007)
- According to Fox News, "Howe filed a claim with Her Majesty's Stationary Office on Dec. 20, 2006, they published the claim in Queen Elizabeth II's paper of record, the London Gazette, and after no one objected, they sent him a crown, robe and anointing spoon for the ceremony."
- NBC4: Area Man Crowns Himself King Of Island Territory (December 19, 2007)
- Telegraph: Isle of Man in spin over self-proclaimed 'king' (December 19, 2007)
- Howe, who claims to be a cousin to the Queen and a direct descendant of the Stanley family, has begun offering peerages through a West Sussex based company, Noble Titles, claiming all proceeds will go to the Malawi Missions Project Charity
- The London Gazette: David Howe's Notice of Claim to Isle of Man January 16, 2007)
