When he is pronounced ThaneofCawdor for his military victories – aprophecy come truebeforehis ascension to the kingship – heis tempted into murdertofulfillthe secondprophecy.
Wales Office Minister Stephen Crabb said the closure of theCawdor Barracks - which Mr Hammond said was no longer "fit for purpose" - was "disappointing".
Mr Hammond said the Ministry of Defence (MoD) was working with the Welsh government to maximise the use of St Athan, while the MoD will dispose of theCawdor site.