Today the Principality of Hutt River celebrated its 40th Anniversary of Independence. In honours list released today, two Dedication players were priveleged to be bestowed honours by the Principality. Chris Shaw, winner of the 2009 Sovereign's MDP award, was bestowed the rank of Officer in the Illustrious Order of Merit, whilst Dedication captain Geoffrey Pascoe was awarded a Knight in the Serene Order of Leonard. Congratulations to both, and to Prince Leonard for 40 years of independence.