Iltalehti will follow the visit of the presidential couple and the royal couple to Åland on the spot.
Mrs Jenni Haukio and the queen Silvia represent today together in Mariehamn. The Finnish presidential couple and the Swedish royal couple will visit Åland on Thursday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of self-government.
Haukio and Silvia are seen at the statue of Julius Sundblom. 9-year-old Lilja Linnanlehto from Jomala gives women flowers.
Iltalehti will follow the event live on site.
The people have come in large numbers to wait for Queen Silvia and Mrs. Haukio. Antti Nikkanen
The program includes handing out flowers to Mrs. Haukio and Queen Silvia. Antti Nikkanen
The Finnish presidential couple and the Swedish royal couple are visiting Åland today. Antti Nikkanen
Earlier today, the president Sauli Niinistö and Jenni Haukio and the King Kaarle Kustaa and Queen Silvia have visited both Bomarsund Fortress and Kastelholm Castle.