Prince William Honors Late MI6 Chief Sir Alex Younger
William pays tribute to former MI6 chief for ‘unwavering commitment’
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Prince William paid tribute to Sir Alex Younger, the former MI6 chief, who passed away at 62 after battling cancer. He praised Younger for his integrity and commitment to national security in a heartfelt message on social media.
- 01Sir Alex Younger served as the chief of MI6 from 2014 to 2020.
- 02William expressed his sadness over Younger’s death, highlighting his exemplary qualities.
- 03Younger was recognized for his integrity and courage in protecting the UK.
- 04William previously spent three weeks with MI5, MI6, and GCHQ to understand their operations.
- 05Younger was 62 years old at the time of his passing.
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Prince William shared a heartfelt tribute to Sir Alex Younger, the former chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), who passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer. In a message posted on social media from Kensington Palace, William praised Younger for his "integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protecting this country and its people." Serving as the head of MI6 from 2014 to 2020, Younger was known by the codename 'C.' William expressed his sadness at the news and noted that Younger embodied the best qualities of the intelligence service. In 2019, the prince undertook a three-week experience with MI5, MI6, and GCHQ to gain insights into the UK’s security and intelligence operations.
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