Prince Edward and Countess Sophie, who are on a five-day visit in the country, began their tour in Helsinki.
Their programme includes a visit to the Finnish conscripts’ Arctic training centre in Sodankylä, Lapland, and to the Åland Islands.
Prince Edward will also present an award-giving ceremony on the Avartti youth activities programme in Helsinki, visit the headquarters of the entertainment media company Rovio, and meet representatives of the Finnish Sauna Society, said the release.