Prince William has arrived in Estonia for a two-day visit to meet British NATO troops stationed near the Russian border.
His visit includes meetings with Estonia’s president and UK forces at the Tapa military base, the largest permanent overseas deployment of British troops. The Prince of Wales was photographed riding in a tank, sending a strong message of support for NATO allies and Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Russia. As Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment, he also met soldiers from his regiment taking over NATO duties in Estonia.
The visit underscores the UK's commitment to defending Estonia and deterring Russian aggression in the region.
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It’s great to see Prince William standing with our troops and showing real leadership on the world stage. The UK has a duty to support our NATO allies and send a clear message that we won’t tolerate Russian aggression. This kind of strong, visible support is exactly what’s needed to deter threats and remind the world that Britain stands firm. Hopefully, our government follows through with the same level of commitment and doesn’t waver when it really counts.
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Prince William rides in tank on NATO's border with Russia as he gives British troops show of support
Prince William has visited British NATO troops in Estonia and been pictured in a tank. William is Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment and will meet soldiers from his regiment who are taking over Nato duties in Estonia from the Royal Dragoon Guards.
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Prince William rides in tank just 90 miles away from Putin's Russia as he meets troops
Prince William has visited the Tapa military base in Estonia to meet British troops defending the country from Russian aggression as part of NATO forces as the war in Ukraine rages
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Prince William in Estonia to support British troops on Russian border and give backing to Ukraine
Prince William is in Estonia for a two-day trip to meet the country's president and visit British NATO troops on the border with Russia.
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