Prince William in South Atlantic for ‘routine’ posting

The Duke of Cambridge has arrived in the Falklands amid simmering tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands.

His arrival, ahead of a tour of duty as an RAF search and rescue pilot, comes as the Royal Navy prepares to send one of its most advanced new warships to the area.

It has already sparked controversy in Argentina which claims the prince will be wearing the uniform of a “conqueror” when he deploys.

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