The Swedish Royal Court Invites The Public To Participate In Finnish State Visit
Posted by karenl on May 15, 2022, 12:22 am
"Ahead of the beginning of the Finnish presidential couple’s state visit to Sweden, the Royal Court has published an open invitation to members of the population to take part in it.
As is tradition, the visit will begin with a carriage ride from the Royal Stables to the Royal Palace through the streets of Stockholm. At the Royal Palace, the Finnish President will receive the official welcome and the two heads of state will inspect the Grenadier Company of the Life Guards, after listening to the national anthems.
This latter portion of the day will take place in the Inner Courtyard of the Royal Palace, and it is there that the public is invited. "
I like that the public has been invited. This visit sends an important signal that Finland and Sweden are united and intend to remain on friendly terms. By having the public involved it sends a message of this being more than a political/economic friendship, it's one that runs to the grass roots.