Prince William Concludes Estonia Visit Focused on NATO Troops and Regional Security

The UK royal highlighted military cooperation, met with Ukrainian refugees, and underscored NATO's role in deterring threats near the Russian border.

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.