Argentine protesters march on British embassy © REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci A group of protesters marched on the British embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on February 3, demanding the return of the Falkland Islands, or Las Malvinas. The small group, believed to be made up of left-wing activists, burned Union Jack flags whilst chanting pro-Argentine slogans. Tensions over the islands have escalated in recent months, leading up to the 30th anniversary of their invasion by Argentina in 1982. The march comes as Britain announced plans to send destroyer HMS Dauntless to the islands, and Prince William arrived for a posting as a military search-and-rescue pilot. The UK has controlled the islands, about 300 miles (480 km) off the southern Argentine coast, since 1833, and has consistently re-iterated its mandate to protect the islands and their inhabitants.