British officials defend Prince William's deployment to Falklands

Oakland Tribune Sunday 13th November, 2011

LONDON -- British officials on Sunday defended the deployment of Prince William to the Falkland Islands, after Argentina reportedly condemned the move as a provocative act. The Defense Ministry announced this week that the 29-year-old prince, a Royal Air Force search and rescue pilot, will be posted to the British outpost for six weeks next year. T...

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