US Queen Plot: Man Accused of Trying to Reclaim America for Elizabeth II
- Citizen accused of forging legal documents allegedly planned to raise an army to “reclaim the United States for Queen Elizabeth II,” the High Court in Belfast heard Wednesday,...
- Ryan Frost, 36, originally from San Antonio, Texas, is facing multiple charges including forgery and fraud.
- Details of the alleged plot emerged during Frost’s appearance before Justice McAlinden.
Belfast, Northern Ireland – A U.S. Citizen accused of forging legal documents allegedly planned to raise an army to “reclaim the United States for Queen Elizabeth II,” the High Court in Belfast heard Wednesday, according to reporting from RTE.ie.
Ryan Frost, 36, originally from San Antonio, Texas, is facing multiple charges including forgery and fraud. He was granted bail on Wednesday but remains “excluded from the environs of the Royal Courts of Justice” by order of the judge.
Details of the alleged plot emerged during Frost’s appearance before Justice McAlinden. According to the judge, Frost “volunteered the reason why he was entitled to the money and needed the money was to raise an army intended to invade the United States and reclaim the United States for Queen Elizabeth II.” The judge noted this declaration came “obviously after Queen Elizabeth had unfortunately died.”
Police arrested Frost last August after staff at the Royal Courts of Justice raised concerns about suspected deception. He had allegedly issued and lodged a number of bogus writs over a two-month period. Frost is currently seeking asylum in Northern Ireland.
During a previous court appearance, Frost presented a seal, claiming it granted him jurisdiction and required the judge to comply with his orders. A close protection officer reportedly feared “a situation was unfolding” when Frost produced the document from his jacket, as recalled by Justice McAlinden. “It was an interesting experience,” the judge stated.
Frost had lodged a writ against a U.S.-based lawyer, alleging he was cheated out of proceeds from a family estate. The alleged plan to invade the U.S. Was presented as the justification for needing the funds, according to the judge’s account.
Despite the unusual nature of the claims, a psychiatric assessment reportedly found no mental health concerns. However, prosecution counsel Charlene Dempsey emphasized that Frost cannot be compelled to seek mental health services if he does not wish to do so.
The case continues, with Frost released on bail under specific conditions.