Åland’s 100th anniversary celebrations culminate today.
The 100th anniversary of Åland’s self-government has been celebrated throughout the past year. The celebrations culminate today.
In honor of the celebration, President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö, Madam Jenni HaukioKing Charles XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia visit Åland.
Guests were the first to explore the ruins of Bomarsund Fortress. Guests arrived at the fortress by bus by public transport.
As soon as they get out of the bus, Queen Silvia hurried next to Jenni Haukio and whispered something to her that sounded like a word in the windy weather. skoja (kidding).
Antti Nikkanen
Silvia was wearing a stylish mint green jacket. Haukio, on the other hand, relied on a floral dress and a pink jacket.
Among the guests were also the Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson and the Speaker of Parliament Matti Vanhanen.
The dignitaries arrived at the Bomarsund Fortress in the municipality of Sund by bus. Antti Nikkanen
For a long time, guests admired the beautiful scenery that opened from the fortress, and the organizers told the history of the area. The fortress was destroyed during the Battle of Bomarsund in the Dutch War in 1854 as part of the Crimean War.
The fort was half-finished when the British destroyed it to prevent the Russians from operating on the island. Today’s demilitarized Åland must not be lined up.
When he left, President Niinistö bowed politely to Silvia at the bus door and let the Queen and Haukio on the bus.
Today, the presidential couple will also have an opportunity on Åland’s self-government and status as a demilitarized region, as well as a ceremony at the statue of Julius Sundblom, where President Niinistö will give a speech.
In the afternoon, Jenni Haukio and Queen Silvia meet again when they are flowered at the Sundblom statue.
The story is being updated.