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> The kings of England also claimed the title of King of France until 1802, even though they lost the very last enclave on French soil in 1558:

I imagine a future where China badly loses an expansionist war but continues to identify itself as Protector of Tibet for 10 more generations.

Then again I can also imagine a future US Gov rejecting the Confederation of Desantia after it's Bugs Bunny style secession from the US - and continue to use it's archaic name of Florida.