- The Prince of Wales visited troops from the Mercian Regiment at their Wiltshire barracks in his capacity as Colonel-in-Chief.
- Dressed in camouflage, he met soldiers who recently returned from a six-month deployment to Estonia as part of Nato forces.
- Prince William observed urban warfare training via drone footage and engaged in discussions with female soldiers about challenges they face in the Army.
- He playfully suggested he might shave his beard for a moustache after noticing several officers sporting the look, following the Army's 2024 rule change allowing beards.
- The Prince also chatted with officers and their families, confirming his preference for football over rugby and his support for Aston Villa.
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