The Prince of Wales will make his first visit to Estonia at the end of next week to meet British troops providing a deterrent to Russian aggression in the region. Prince William will travel in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment to learn more about how British troops are bolstering Nato's eastern flank, the palace said.

Prince William will travel to Estonia next week to visit British troops involved in NATO operations there as part of the UK's drive to show solidarity with its allies and highlight its commitment to the defence of the alliance's eastern flank.

Prince of Wales to visit British troops on Nato front line in Estonia - The British forces at Tapa are the UK’s largest permanent overseas deployment.