From the Scottish Banner:

“A Belgian who claims to be the 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 submittted 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 recently.”

via Matt Newsome on the Scotattire list.

Some background in the Sunday Herald: In case BPC is not enough, he also claims to be “a priest in the Celtic Church” (whatever that is), and descended from a Templar family. Some followers also say he is descended from King Arthur and Jesus Christ! Sounds like Da Vinci Code nonsense material.