Prince William to Falklands? Argies aren’t happy

Argentina’s government is none too happy over the possible deployment Britain’s Prince William to the Falkland Islands. An article in Britain’s Sunday Telegraph claimed that the second in line to the throne would be sent to the Falklands once he finishes his Royal Air Force training later this year.

The Argentine press has reported that already delicate affairs between their country and Britain would worsen significantly if “Wills” goes to the Falklands. According to Argentine foreign minister Jorge Taina:

“This circumstance only serves to once again highlight Britain’s ongoing military presence in land and sea areas that are part of the Argentine Republic’s national territories,” he said.

British officials have denied the allegations made by the Sunday Telegraph. “The story was a result of misinterpretation by the UK press, and no arrangements have been made regarding him coming to the Falklands” said a Foreign Office official to Falklands media yesterday.

The Falklands War may have been done 26 years ago but there are still hard feelings between Argentina and Britain. "The sovereign claim to the Malvinas Islands is inalienable," declared Argentine President Cristina Kirchner last April as Argentina keeps claiming ownership of the islands it calls the Malvinas.

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Online Sources- The Latin Americanist, Mercopress, thandian.com, Radio Netherlands Worldwide, AFP