ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Principality of Sealand

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about something called the Principality of Sealand. So, a long time ago, there was this old abandoned military fort in the middle of the ocean, off the coast of England.

One day, a guy named Roy Bates decided to make this fort his own little kingdom. He and his family moved in and declared it an independent country, calling it the Principality of Sealand.

Now, because Sealand wasn't recognized by any other country, it was kind of like a pretend country. But Roy and his family still acted like it was real, and even had their own flag and national anthem.

However, some people didn't think Sealand was a real country and tried to take it over. But Roy and his family fought them off and remained in control.

So, even though Sealand is not really a recognized country, some people still consider it a sovereign state. It's like a big game of make-believe that some people take really seriously!