Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh begin three-day visit to Finland

Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Duchess Sophie have arrived in Finland for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Finland. The royal itinerary includes stops in Helsinki and Oulu, with a focus on cooperation in innovation, culture, education, resilience, and defense.

In Helsinki, the couple is scheduled to meet President Alexander Stubb and his spouse, as well as visit Helsinki City Hall. The visit to Oulu will include tours of the Tiimi museum and science center, the Proto design center, and the Kuutarin puutarha media art exhibition.

On Wednesday, the royals will visit Havukoski school in Vantaa, which is involved with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, and the Santahamina garrison to observe military training. This marks the couple's first visit to Finland since 2015.