From The "Who Cares?" Department:

18th June 2006 Sunday Mail

"A Belgian who claims to be king of Scotland is set to be kicked out of
the country after losing his British citizenship.

"Michael Lafosse, who calls himself HRH Prince Michael of Albany, is
also facing fraud charges over his application for a British passport
in June 2004.

"Lafosse, 48, who claims he is a direct descendant of Bonnie Prince
Charlie, has been under investigation by the Home Office for six
months.

"The former gift shop worker and waiter ignored more than 20 letters
from investigators to his home in Edinburgh's New Town.

"They wanted him to explain why he submitted a forged birth certificate
in support of his British citizenship application five years ago.

"The probe was launched after information was given to investigators at
the UK passport office in Glasgow in December by a historical
researcher.

"A Home Office insider said yesterday "Lafosse was given every chance
possible to plead his case but he just ignored our letters."

"He has now had his British citizenship revoked and he will also lose
his right to a British passport."

"Lafosse, whose claims have been labelled totally bogus by experts, is
also alleged to have used a fake diplomatic passport to travel.

"He could not be contacted for comment at his home yesterday."

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