Duke of Kent will visit the Falklands as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Wednesday, October 17th 2012 - 04:04 UTC

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The Royal visitor will also participate in remembrance activities

Falklands Government House announced on Tuesday the dates for the visit to the Islands by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent.

The Duke will visit from November 8-13 as part of the events being held to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.

During his visit he will undertake a number of official functions including opening the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute and unveiling a plaque at the site of the Historic Dockyard; he will also visit the hospital and the Community School.

The Duke will participate in remembrance activities with visiting veterans at San Carlos on November 9 and at the Liberation Monument on November 10.

He will also attend the services in Christ Church Cathedral and at the Cross of Sacrifice in Stanley on Remembrance Sunday.

Categories: Politics, Falkland Islands.

Tags: Duke of Kent, Falkland Islands, Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee, San Carlos Cementery, South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute.

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My president visiting Malvinas! What an honour!
(All England ......... Croquet Club)

Is cousin Lizzy coming next year for the 180'th anniversary of Brutish occupation?
Oct 17th, 2012 - 04:26 am 0
slattzzz
Hope he doesn't turn up in a big yellow helecopter, don't want to be accused of militerizing the South Atlantic do we :o).
There are no Malvinas
Oct 17th, 2012 - 05:25 am 0
Boovis
He's wearing the suit of a conqueror etc etc

Next year is the 160th anniversary of the occupation of Argentina, congratulations!
Oct 17th, 2012 - 05:45 am 0

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