Overview

• Prince William visited British troops stationed at Estonia's Tapa Military Base, participating in military exercises and riding in a Challenger-2 tank.
• The trip marked the ceremonial handover of duties from the Royal Dragoon Guards to the Mercian Regiment, of which he is Colonel-in-Chief.
• He engaged with Estonian and French soldiers, emphasizing the importance of international military partnerships in ensuring regional stability.
• During his visit, he met with Estonian President Alar Karis and visited a school for Ukrainian war refugees to address humanitarian concerns.
• The UK maintains its largest overseas military deployment in Estonia with 900 troops, reinforcing NATO's eastern flank near the Russian border.