Diplomabear World Tour

The Diplomabear World Tour is an ongoing diplomatic tour of Angus Diplomabear, a small red teddy bear originally from the Federation of Egtavia, around various micronations across the world.

The tour was originally established by the now defunct micronation of Egtavia, sending the teddy bear via the postal system around the world as an "ambassador" for Egtavia. Since the dissolution of said micronation, the tour has continued as a means of strengthening ties between other micronations connected by Diplomabear, who has become a symbol of intermicronational diplomacy.

At the end of 2012, the tour ground to a halt, with Diplomabear's hosts being unwilling to send him on. The tour was revitalized in late 2016 by the Grand Unified Micronational (GUM), which persuaded the last host to send the bear on. The GUM now oversees the rota of hosts as a means of ensuring Diplomabear is not "lost" again, but said rota is open to any micronations willing to take responsibility for the bear.

Tour

The guardian's name highlighted in bold denotes the current Guardian of Diplomabear.

Nation	Guardian	Approximate macronational location	Visit dates	Notes
Egtavia ( St.Charlie)	Petya d'Égtavie	Nottingham, United Kingdom	1 Aug 2012	Diplomabear, a teddy bear owned by Egtavian president Petya d'Égtavie, started out in Egtavia with a passport and tie.
Landashir	James von Puchow	High Wycombe, United Kingdom	2 14 Aug 2012	Diplomabear was taken to Landashir by d'Égtavie during a state visit also attended by Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia. Landashir'n premier James von Puchow took Diplomabear on the tour of Landashir that he gave the other two national leaders before entrusting him to the Crown Prince. While in Landashir, a pair of paper sunglasses were made for the bear.
Austenasia	Crown Prince Jonathan	South London, United Kingdom	3 14 Aug 2012 - 1 Sep 2012	Diplomabear stayed at the Austenasian capital of Wrythe for over two weeks, during which time photographs of him were taken at various landmarks. He was also taken with the Crown Prince to an informal summit in London on 31 August attended by representatives of Landashir, the USLSSR, Zealandia and the St. Peters Republic.
Orly ( New Wessex)	Crown Prince Jonathan	South London, United Kingdom	4 1 Sep 2012	On the morning of the final day in which Diplomabear was under his guardianship, Crown Prince Jonathan took the bear to Orly (then occupied by New Wessex), which he administered as Viceroy.
Zealandia	Håkon Lindström	Sydney, Australia	5 1 Sep 2012 - 24 Oct 2012	Crown Prince Jonathan handed Diplomabear to then Prime Minister of Zealandia Håkon Lindström, who was in London to watch the Paralympic Games. Diplomabear was taken back to Zealandia, and photographs taken of him by various landmarks.
Molossia	Kevin Baugh	Carson City, Nevada, United States	6 Nov 2012	Diplomabear was sent by Zealandia to the famous Republic of Molossia. However, it is thought that President Baugh had not been given much information about the tour before receiving Diplomabear, as no photographs are known to have been taken, and Diplomabear was relatively quickly sent on to his next stop, Tiana.
Tiana	Joseph Puglisi	Long Island, New York, United States	7 Nov 2012 - 8 Mar 2014	After Diplomabear's reception by Tiana, he was not sent on for over fifteen months. During this time, Egtavia dissolved, and some implied that Puglisi was keeping Diplomabear as a "hostage". Pressure built on him to send him on, with d'Égtavie starting a "Free Diplomabear" campaign in December 2013.
Azehtyl ( Renasia)	Sam Krimmer	Cincinnati, Ohio, United States	8 14 Mar 2014 - Sep 2016	Diplomabear was finally sent on from Tiana to Sam Krimmer of Renasia. Although this was hailed as "Diplomabear freed", the tour had lost its momentum. With the departure of Krimmer from micronationalism and the dissolution of Renasia, it was feared by some that Diplomabear was lost forever. However, in August 2016 Krimmer was contacted by Jonathan I of Austenasia as Vice-Chair of the GUM, and it was agreed to send Diplomabear on his way.
Überstadt	Adam I	Western Washington, United States	9 23 Sep 2016 - 4 Nov 2016	Überstadt received Diplomabear after his 30-month stay with Sam Krimmer. Staying in the care of King Adam I, he was officially welcomed to the Überstadti consulate in Bellingham on 23 September.
Nedland	Ned Gunderson	Arlington, Virginia, United States	10 8 Nov 2016 - Jan 2017	Nedland received Diplomabear after his 1 month stay at Überstadt, when King Adam sent the package to NG. He was officially accepted by the Nedlandic Embassy in Washington, where the package was initially sent. Then, he came to Palazu, where he stayed for several weeks before being sent on in the first half of January 2017.
Koss	Lucas Campos	Brazil	11 15 Feb 2017 - 6 Jun 2017	Diplomabear arrived at Koss, where he stayed for Carnival.
Wyvern	Bradley of Dullahan	Netherlands	12 9 Jun 2017 - 11 Jun 2018	Diplomabear's next stop was Wyvern, where he stayed at Dullahan. After the passage of a year, the GUM had not yet assigned a next destination for the bear, who was sent on to Austenasia at the initiative of the Wyvernian government in order to keep the tour going.
Austenasia	Jonathan I	South London, United Kingdom	13 25 Jun 2018 - 4 Jan 2019	After some initial problems with delivery, Diplomabear arrived in Wrythe, Austenasia, the first location to have hosted Diplomabear twice. Diplomabear stayed for Christmas before being delivered in person to Wildflower Meadows.
Wildflower Meadows	Princess Hannah	South London and Chester, United Kingdom	14 4 Jan 2019 - 28 Jan 2019	After arriving in Wildflower Meadows, Diplomabear toured the Principality's southern claims before accompanying Princess Hannah on the train to Chester, and Wildflower Meadows' northern claims. Diplomabear was given a tour of Deva Victrix, Maybridge and Grosvenor Park, and on Imperial Ascension Day attended a celebratory lunch with the Princess and her consort Jonathan I. Before being sent on to Adammia, he was issued a new passport, written on a postcard of Chester, and given a makeshift jumper.
Adammia	Adam I	Birmingham and Wakefield, United Kingdom	15 30 Jan 2019 - 18 Jun 2019	Diplomabear next arrived in the Adammic province of Serkatia. During his stay, he went on excursions to the cities of Glasgow (15-17 February), Brussels (23-25 February), and York (15-17 March), meeting the leaders of Wazakhstan and Nolland in addition to Adammic politicians.
Kingdom of Wazakhstan	Adam I	Birmingham, United Kingdom	16 14 May 2019	Diplomabear made very brief visits (lasting only a few minutes) to parts of Wazakhstan on 14 May 2019, as part of his longer visit to Adammia and the Birmingham Sector. Specifically, he visited the territories of Goodbold and Metchleygrad.
Iustus	Ashley Jaax	Canada	17 3 Jul 2019 – 18 Jul 2019	Diplomabear then arrived in the Iustian City of Curtis City, during his stay he visited the Emperor's Office, and he visited the Royal Garden. Then he visited the Iustian Territory of Ongwanada.
Posaf	Ashley Jaax	Canada	18 17 July 2019	Diplomabear briefly visited the Posafian province of Nievenorte during his stay in Iustus.
Jupiter	Max I	North Carolina, United States	19 18 Jul 2019 - 21 Oct 2020	Diplomabear arrived in Jupiter, unfortunately just as the said micronation began to fall into inactivity. Come mid-2020 there were renewed fears that he had been lost, until Jonathan I and Aaron Green were able to track down Max I and have him send the bear back to Wrythe.
Austenasia	Jonathan I	South London, United Kingdom	20 26 Oct 2020 - 13 Aug 2024	After over a year in Jupiter, Diplomabear arrived in Wrythe, Austenasia, for safekeeping, making it the only location to have hosted the bear three times. Due to the number of times Diplomabear had almost been lost, consensus was reached in the GUM to retire Diplomabear and send off a new tourist, Diplomaseal. Initiated in December 2022, Diplomaseal did not get very far, being sent to the Kingdom of Lytera but failing to be sent on before said nation collapsed. Diplomabear was therefore brought out of retirement and sent to the nation that was next on the rota to receive Diplomaseal, namely Snagov. Logisitcal mailing issues, however, prevented Diplomabear's arrival in Snagov - although he travelled to Romania before being returned by their postal service - and so upon his return was instead sent to Uber-Esse.
Uberquiesenberg ( Uber-Esse)	Newton von Uberquie	Essex, United Kingdom	21 14 Aug 2024–present	Diplomabear arrived in Uberquiesenberg, after logistical issues prevented his travel to Snagov, as Newton took charge of preparations for the next stage of his world tour. On 20 November 2024, Diplomabear was naturalised as a citizen of Esse.

Gallery

Egtavia

Pictures
With Passport.

Landashir

Pictures

Austenasia

Pictures
Outside the Prime Minister's Office. Inside the Prime Minister's Office. With Edd. With Rose. In Wrythe Public Park. In Wrythe Pet Cemetery. On the Orange Pyramid. By the door of 2 Imperial Road. On Commius Flats.

London

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Having coffee. At the British Museum. At Trafalgar Square. Outside Downing Street. By Big Ben. In the Fieldic Shrine (near the former site of Rushymia).

Orly

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By the Wandle. By the Cascade. In Memphis. Climbing Esmond's Tree. At Wisdom. At the Midgets' Base. At "Smokers' Wall". By the Copanese Regnal List.

Zealandia

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Waiting for a train at Gerringong railway station. - - - - - - - On a Sydney Ferry. In front of the Macedonian flag on display in Stepenavik. At Circular Quay Railway Station and Ferry Wharves.

Tiana

Pictures
A picture created by the "Free Diplomabear" campaign protesting the length of time Diplomabear was kept in Tiana. Another picture created by the "Free Diplomabear" campaign.

Überstadt

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At the Überstadti consulate in Bellingham, Washington, USA Visiting the communal raspberry farm in Rosewood At the Independence Spire

Koss

Pictures
A still from a video clip showing Lucas Campos announcing Diplomabear's arrival in Koss. Diplomabear receiving a Kossian visa in Nemed's Palace. Diplomabear dressed as a "gangsta". Diplomabear in a church. Diplomabear playing cards. Diplomabear with Lucas Campos.

Austenasia (2)

Pictures
With Cool Barbie "cast members". In Wrythe Public Park. With Christmas cards from Venedia, Lostisland, Westarctica, Molossia and Uskor. On the Christmas tree in Parliament Hall. With Baby the cat.

Wildflower Meadows

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In Wandleside. In Forestedge. With Cleo. On the train to Cheshire. Outside Chester Town Hall in Deva Victrix. On the famous elephant statue. By the Roman ampitheatre in Maybridge. Outside St. John's, the original cathedral. In the East Ruins of St. John's. In Grosvenor Park Meeting the denizens of Grosvenor Park. On the Dee Bridge. By the Groves. In the Roman Gardens with Princess Hannah. By Northgate. By the Water Tower. Outside Chester Castle. Overlooking Bridge Street. By Eastgate Clock. Outside Chester Cathedral. By King Charles' Tower. Enjoying a sundae on Imperial Ascension Day.

Adammia / Birmingham / Wazakhstan

Pictures
Next to a border sign at the entrance to the province of Serkatia. Sat on the benches of the de-facto Ruling Council chamber in Serkatia. Next to the Adammic flag in Serkatia. In the Office of the Emperor with his new passport. Watching a webinar with Layla Moran MP with UBLD in Serkatia. At the UoB Conservative Society's Port & Policy, Bournbrook and Selly Oak Social Club. Wearing the Emperor's famous top hat. At the Bristol Pear, wearing a Peaky Blinders cap. Feeling hungover after a long night drinking at the Pear. With the Storm Party's Ruling Council group: Alex SP, Lord Saunders and Lady Worthington. At Emperor Adam I's 21st birthday party in Serkatia. Behind the University of Birmingham Aston Webb Great Hall, with Old Joe in the background. At Mermaid Square, at the Guild of Students. On top of the Physics Bridge at UoB, with the Poynting and Nuffield buildings and the Guild of Students in the background. Looking up at Old Joe. At the front of the Aston Webb building. At the UoB Green Heart. At the gardens behind University House. With the Imperial Archive's museum on Foundation Day 2019. In the official Ruling Council chamber in White Gold Palace. Sat on the benches in the de-jure Council chamber. At Imperial Square, Imperial City, with Governor's Residence and White Gold Palace in the background, from which the Adammic flag can be seen flying. By the edge of Koifish Lake, Central Park, Imperial City. On Norton Road as it runs through Central Park, with Tytannia Army Base, Outwood Orchard and the Imperial City Industrial Estate in the background. At indoor camping at the Insomnia Gaming Festival 64. In the LAN hall at Insomnia 64. Eating a burger at the Frankie & Benny's at Birmingham Airport. At the Insomnia 64 World Famous Pub Quiz. Awaiting the start of John Robertson's The Dark Room. Visiting Ashoria. At the approximate location of the border between Adammia and Wazakhstan. At the centre spot in Goodbold, Wazakhstan. In the back garden of Serkatia. At the site of Metchley Roman Fort, near Pererria. At the old naval outpost in Pererria, on the Worcester-Birmingham canal. Visiting Metchleygrad, Wazakhstan. Outside the UoB School of Computer Science building, where Emperor Adam studies. Crossing Bourn Brook, which marks the southern edge of the UoB campus and historically marked the boundary between Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Glasgow

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At the University of Glasgow for the Young Liberals winter conference. At Kelvingrove Park. Admiring the view from the Frederick Sleigh Roberts Monument.

Brussels

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On the Eurostar on the way to Brussels. Admiring the view from the flat in Brussels. Outside the European Commission's Berlaymont building. At the Parc du Cinquantenaire. At the top of the Cinquantenaire Arch. In the aircraft hangar of the Royal Military History Museum. Underneath the Atomium structure. Eating a steak at the Chez Leon restaurant.

York

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At the Liberal Democrats Federal Conference, in the auditorium of the Barbican Centre. Sat on the podium at the end of the Liberal Democrats conference. With Prime Minister of Wazakhstan Ned Hilton, former Prime Minister of Adammia Lord Helliker, Emperor of Adammia Adam I, Tsar of Nolland Thomas I, and First Minister of Nolland Princess Chelsea, at the Postern Gate Wetherspoons pub. Crossing the River Ouse. Outside York Minster. At The Shambles. Looking up at Clifford's Tower.

Iustus

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Diplomabear arriving at Curtis City Diplomabear next to the Constitution Diplomabear visiting the Royal Gardens Diplomabear at the Monarchs Office Diplomabear enjoying the view