Prince William caused confusion among royal fans during his visit to Estonia when he appeared to drop something while taking selfies with the crowd.
The Prince of Wales was greeting admirers in Tallinn when the incident occurred.
As reported by the Mail, at first glance it looked as though William had dropped a phone, though closer inspection suggested it might have been a wallet.
Despite the confusion over the dropped item, fans were thrilled with their royal encounter.
Prince William drops mysterious item on the ground after leaving UK
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One supporter wrote on social media: "Yes they were so happy with the selfie! That's all that matters."
Another commented: "It did look like a phone."
A third fan added: "The Prince and Princess of Wales are loved worldwide."
The crowds in Tallinn had lined up eagerly to greet the future King, with many hoping for a chance to take photos with William.
Prince William took selfies with the crowds of royal fans
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The minor mishap did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of those who had gathered.
The future King was also spotted showing affection to a West Highland White dog in the crowd, who seemed delighted with the royal attention.
William is currently on a two-day visit to Estonia, marking his first official international trip of 2025.
The 42-year-old Prince arrived in the Baltic state on the afternoon of March 20.
Prince William dropped a mysterious item at one point on the ground
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His first engagement was a meeting with Estonian President Alar Karis.
The foreign visit is taking place without his wife, Princess Kate.
Estonia, which borders Russia, is hosting William as he visits British troops stationed there as part of NATO's eastern flank.
The conflict in Ukraine is likely to be on the agenda during his discussions.
William is visiting in his capacity as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment, which forms part of Operation Cabrit.
