Kensington Palace hails key diplomatic meeting with Estonian president
Prince William marked a pivotal step in his royal duties on Thursday, arriving in Estonia for the first time to carry out a significant diplomatic engagement as heir to the throne.
The Prince of Wales met with Estonian President Alar Karis in the capital, Tallinn, to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and Estonia. The visit, seen as a crucial moment in William’s evolving role within the monarchy, was followed by a statement from Kensington Palace alongside video highlights.
“A pleasure to meet the President of Estonia, Alar Karis, and recognise the strong historic link between our countries. Thank you for the warm welcome!” the statement read.
Footage showed William being warmly received by crowds outside the presidential office.
A palace spokesperson described the meeting as an “important opportunity for the prince to highlight the strong bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and Estonia,” and to acknowledge Estonia’s “strong support for Ukraine since the conflict with Russia.”
Since King Charles’ cancer diagnosis in February 2024, Prince William has stepped into a more prominent public role. This high-profile meeting is considered one of the most politically significant foreign visits of his royal career to date, reinforcing his growing responsibilities as future king.
