UK’s Prince William Says He Wants to Serve After Caribbean Criticism

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UK’s Prince William Says He Wants to Serve After Caribbean Criticism

LONDON (Reuters) — Prince William has said he is committed to service and 'not telling people what to do' after a tour of the Caribbean that was marked by protests over the British empire and criticism that the trip reflected a throwback to colonial times. William released the statement at

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