About the Duke
Thomas, Duke of Waite is a 27 year old Peer of the micronation of Westarctica. Driven by a lifelong passion for environmentalism and the unique beauty of Mother Earth, the Duke of Waite is committed to raising awareness and protecting this fragile ecosystem. His journey began in 4th grade as president of his school's recycling club, and was further inspired by learning about Westarctica. As an environmentalist and Nobleman from Westarctica, the Duke aims to grow the knowledge surrounding the Waite Islands and the environment around the Marie Byrd Land.
The Duke of Waite has been happily married to his wife, Delilah, Countess of Recely, since August of 2023.
A Commitment to Conservation
The Duke's commitment extends beyond advocacy. When he began his work with Westarctica, he also started researching more ways to save on waste for his family and began using less paper and plastics in his small business. His main focus is protecting the fragile ecosystem of the Waite Islands, which comprises penguins (Adelie, Chinstrap, and Gentoo), seals (leopard and fur seals), and various whale species (orcas and minke whales).
Learn More & Get Involved
The Duke hopes to spread awareness of the Waite Islands and its unique environment with his work and services to Westarctica. To learn more about the Waite Islands, environmental conservation, or how you can get involved, please reach out!