http://www.sealandgov.org/history.html http://www.sealandgov.org/history.html In August of 1978, a number of Dutch men came to Sealand in the employ of a Germa

http://www.sealandgov.org/history.html http://www.sealandgov.org/history.html In August of 1978, a number of Dutch men came to Sealand in the employ of a German businessman. They were there to discuss business dealings with Sealand. While Roy was away in Britain, these men kidnapped Prince Roy's son Michael, and took Sealand by force. Soon after, Roy recaptured the island with a group of his own men and held the attackers as prisoners of war.