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A tiny village on Surrey’s border has declared its independence from the United Kingdom because of the current “political turmoil”.

The Queen of Loxwood Katheryn Adelina I said the village would be returning to the laws of the 15th century, hinting at the chaos around Brexit for her decision.

In a video address, Queen Adelina said: “Good people of the realm. I am hereby declaring independence from the United Kingdom. The Kingdom of Loxwood will henceforth become its own independent state. Due to the political turmoil that is unfolding around us we can no longer occupy the space between the past and the present. We must progress. We must move forward.

"I have the full support of my people to reinstate full control back to the kingdom of Loxwood."

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As part of the declaration, the village has formed its own government, recruited an army, and has even launched its own currency - The Loxwood Groat.

It means the village has legitimate grounds to apply for independence from the United Kingdom. The only remaining steps are for it to be recognised by existing states within the international community, and possibly to join the United Nations.

Signage was placed on the kingdom's boundaries overnight to remind villagers that 15th century laws will now be enforced.

According to the 2011 Census, Loxwood has a population of 1,480.

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To celebrate the first year anniversary of Queen Katheryn Adelina I’s ascension to the throne and the village's independence, a celebration to be called The Loxwood Joust will be held in August.