Falkland Islands

Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Prince Edward in the Falklands for week of commemoration

The official British delegation to the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands arrived Tuesday to the Islands headed by Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, British Armed Forces minister Adam Ingram, Lord Parkinson in representation of Lady Thatcher's war cabinet and the 1982 Governor Sir Rex Hunt.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“We should still rejoice,” says Lady Thatcher

On Wednesday 13th June 2007, the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands, Lady Thatcher sends a radio message to the Islanders and British Forces, recalling her memories of the “gravest decision” she made during her premiership.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
HMS Ark Royal sails up the Thames for Falklands' anniversary

The Royal Navy's Flagship, HMS Ark Royal sailed up the Thames on Wednesday 13 June to London to support the National Falklands 25th Anniversary Commemorative events. The aircraft carrier will be clearly visible at a buoy off Greenwich Pier until 18 June 2007 and will be hosting thousands of guests on pre-arranged visits from a wide range of London community groups and local schools during the week she is in town.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Prince Edward remembers the dead of Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram

On the second day of his visit to the Falklands to represent Her Majesty The Queen in the events commemorating the liberation of the Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982, HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex sailed from Stanley to Fitzroy aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, Gold Rover.
Tuesday, June 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine conscripts re-live Falklands' nightmare

25 years ago today on the Falkland Islands, the first mountain under Argentine occupation was captured by advancing British troops and 3 days later the War ended.
Monday, June 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Suffering and Suicides of Falklands Veterans

As the United Kingdom commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War this week, it is claimed that more members of the armed forces have committed suicide as a result of their experiences than died in the fighting itself.
Monday, June 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands children receive commemorative coins

From Tuesday, with the arrival in the Falkland Islands of the Earl of Wessex and other VIP guests of the local government, a full programme of events will begin to commemorate the liberation of the Islands from Argentine occupation twenty-five years ago.
Monday, June 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' VC widow's pride

The widow of the paratroop commander, Lieutenant Colonel H. Jones, killed in the battle for Goose Green in 1982, has called for this week's 25th anniversary Falklands War commemorations in Britain to concentrate on pride in victory rather than the personal grief of the families of the dead.
Sunday, June 10th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Navy could still liberate Falklands

The Royal Navy could still today launch a similar expedition to liberate the Falkland Islands if invaded as it did in 1982. That is the view of Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Alan West, retired head of the Royal Navy and Commander of a frigate, HMS Ardent, bombed and sunk in the 1982 War on the day British forces landed at San Carlos.
Thursday, June 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
HMS Dumbarton Castle: Small Ship, Big Name

The longest ship name in the Royal Navy is not always an advantage. In fact, it can sometimes weigh a few hundred tons. In this case, the name is longer than the ship herself. When you stand on Victory Green in the heart of Stanley, you can see it. The white name of the final Royal Navy Castle Class Ship set quite literally in stone surrounded by boggy, green undergrowth.