Prince William to The Falklands

The British have announced that Prince William will be going to the Falkland Islands as part of a normal squadron rotation. This move comes just days after British Prime Minister David Cameron accused Argentina of colonialism. Argentina has once again been pressuring the Falklands to give up being British and surrender themselves to Argentinian rule. The last time Argentina acted like this, they invaded the islands in 1982, forcing the British to send troops to free the islands from the invaders.

This time around Argentina has gotten several other South American countries to sign a trade agreement refusing to ships flying the flag of the Falklands to enter their harbours, in attempt to coerce the islands into giving up their self determination. Argentina is after possible oil and natural gas, that may lie off shore, inside the island's territory. Argentinians have been protesting in front of the British Embassy in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires, burning Union Jacks.

Sending Prince William is a huge move by the British, making a clear statement on how important they consider this situation, and that they will not abandon the Falkland Islands to face the Argentinian belligerence alone.

William, the Duke of Cambridge, grandson to Queen Elizabeth II, is expected by many to be the next king of England. His father, Charles, may still take rule after the Queen, but not likely for long considering his age. William works in search and rescue missions for the Royal Air Force.