This is Emily Heaton. Her dad, Jeremiah, just bought her a “kingdom” in Africa. It’s an 800-square-mile stretch of desert in North Africa. ...
This is Emily Heaton. Her dad, Jeremiah, just bought her a “kingdom” in Africa. It’s an 800-square-mile stretch of desert in North Africa.
Emily, who the family calls Princess Emily, told reporters that she thought the whole thing was pretty cool. She currently sleeps in a custom-made castle bed and wears a tiara all the time.
The family plans to call its new kingdom North Sudan, and hopes to turn the area into an agricultural hub.
Many Have Tried To Take The Unclaimed Land, Which Lies Between Sudan And Egypt, Over The Past 100 Years. But Heaton Believes That He Now Rightfully Owns The Area Because He Traveled There And Planted A Flag.
Heaton went to the region, known as Bir Tawil, in June and planted his family’s flag in the ground there. The crest was made by Heaton’s three daughters.
Heaton’s other adventures have included an unsuccessful bid for Congress in 2012.
After His Trip To The Area In June, Heaton Wrote On His Facebook Page:
And While He’s Confident His Claim Is Legimate, It’sunknown If Anyone Actually Owns The Land.
The family plans to call its new kingdom North Sudan, and hopes to turn the area into an agricultural hub.