Prince William Concludes NATO-Focused Visit to Estonia

The two-day trip highlighted military cooperation, troop rotations, and humanitarian outreach near the Russian border.

Prince William visited the Tapa Military Base in Estonia to meet British troops stationed near the Russian border as part of NATO's multinational battlegroup.
He participated in military activities, including riding in a Challenger-2 tank and observing trench warfare exercises, emphasizing NATO's readiness and deterrence efforts.
The visit marked the deployment of the Mercian Regiment, replacing the Royal Dragoon Guards under Operation CABRIT, the UK's largest overseas military presence with 900 troops.
Prince William held discussions with Estonian President Alar Karis, met Ukrainian refugees at a school, and engaged with local residents in Tallinn.
The trip underscored the UK's commitment to NATO partnerships, with Prince William praising the collaboration between British, Estonian, and French troops.