Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, will visit Oulu on October 27, 2026

The programme especially focuses on the cooperation between Finland and the United Kingdom in sectors of innovation, culture, education, crisis management, and defense.  

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, will explore the newly opened Museum and Science Centre Tiima, Design Centre Proto, and the media art exhibition Kuutar Garden. 

"It is a pleasure to present Oulu, the current European Capital of Culture, to the Duke. Central themes of the visit are nature education and northernness on top of the European Capital of Culture year," states Oulu's Mayor Ari Alatossava.