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4/25/2026
Falklands veteran hopes King can speak to Trump over US 'review' of UK's sovereignty claim
Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".
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Falklands War veteran hopes King Charles can convince Trump to 'back down'
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has urged King Charles III to persuade US President Donald Trump to "back down" over reports the US could review its position on the UK's claim to the Falkland Islands. An internal Pentagon email suggested the US was considering options to punish NATO allies that had not supported its war on Iran. The 2013 referendum saw 1,672 eligible islanders vote overwhelmingly to remain a British Overseas Territory.
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Falklands veteran hopes King can persuade Trump to 'back down' over islands dispute
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has urged King Charles III to persuade US President Donald Trump to "back down" over reports the US could review its position on the UK's sovereignty claim to the Falkland Islands. An internal Pentagon email suggested the US was considering options to punish NATO allies over their stance on Iran. The UK government maintains sovereignty rests with the UK and the islanders' right to self-determination is paramount, while Argentina says it is willing to resume negotiations.
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