Prince Edward is currently in Estonia (Image: GETTY)
began his visit in Estonia on Thursday, just a few days before 60th birthday.
Travelling to Estonia, Edward is currently on the visit to conduct a host of military engagements. Shortly after arriving on Thursday, he completed one that involved a cold weather training exercise.
The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport on Thursday afternoon. Upon arrival, the royal was welcomed by His Excellency Mr Ross Allen, who is the ambassador to the Republic of Estonia.
Sophie, who has been married to Edward since 1999, will .
Although Edward is currently out of the country, Sophie is reportedly set to celebrate her special day at home with her husband and their 21-year-old daughter, Lady Louise Windsor.
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The couple’s 17-year-old son, James, Earl of Wessex, will still be at his boarding school in Oxfordshire on Monday.
After completing the cold water training in Harju County on Thursday, Edward then visited Tapa Camp, which is an army base located in Laane-Viru County.
On Thursday evening, the 60-year-old attended the Battlegroup Officers and Warrant Officers Reception, which was held at Vihula Manor.
Prior to his visit to Estonia, Edward recently in Washington DC.
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Duchess Sophie will celebrate her 60th birthday on Monday (Image: GETTY)
Following his sad death on December 29, the late US president’s funeral took place on January 9.
It is believed the decision to send Edward, 60, was made as a result of various reasons.
Although would have been the likely candidate, he is believed to have not made the trip as it fell on the same day as his wife Princess Kate’s 43rd birthday.