Carl Philip's press conference in Turku today.
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"Prince Carl Philip charmed the Finns with his smile"
KUVAT Prinssi Carl Philip hurmasi suomalaiset hymyllään - Viihde - MTV.fi
To our local newspaper Turun Sanomat Carl Philip said that it is very interesting to take part at a international military exercise. He also said that unfortunately he hasn't visited Turku before, but Turku seems to be a nice town.
Carl Philip ihastui Turkuun - Kotimaa - Turun Sanomat
"Bearded prince Carl Philip thrilled in Turku"
Prince Carl Philip says that the experience has been so far very instructive.
- It has been interesting to follow the practices in different countries. This is for me a unique experience, because under normal circumstances I would never be in such a role.
The royal visitor hasn't raised much attention in Turku, Finland, for the mission planning prevented the Prince of extended visits in the city.
- I've only been on a short tour. This is my first visit to Turku, Prince Carl Philip said.
Parrakas prinssi Carl Philip ihastutti Turussa - katso kuvat! - Viihde - Viihdeuutiset - Ilta-Sanomat
"Prince Carl Philip in a good spirits in Turku"
Prinssi Carl Philip hyväntuulisena Turussa
Expressen's royal reporter Johan T Lindwall was also in Turku, Carl Philip talked more with him, there is also a short video
The prince to hunt submarines outside Finland
Carl Philip is back in the Navy and HMS Carlskrona. Along the waterfront are a variety of ships from 13 nations. Carl Philip is here for the giant marine operation Northern Coasts.
- Nearly 3,000 people attend the exercise. And 55 ships. It's obviously extremely interesting, but also fun to be a part of something like this, says Carl Philip.
He is included in the staff on board HMS Carlskrona and now is just hours before they start the major exercise off the coast of Finland. Carl Philip shows us around on the deck and with him he has Lieutenant Commander Anna-Karin Broth, the prince's boss in the next two weeks. Anna-Karin is also one of Victoria's adjutants.
- Now we haven't had to work so much together yet, but I could already tell that he's very forward and comes with wise comments and adds the group much, says Anna-Karin Broth about the prince.
Now he goes by the name of BWA.
- Battle Watch Assistant, said Carl Philip proud.
Not Prince?
- No, no, here I am one of the staff, one of the gang and it's definitely no special treatment. It would be hugely surprising. I work like everyone else, no difference. It's been a while since I was in the military and most complex now is to remember all the abbreviations. Military people namely love abbreviations, laughs Carl Philip.
This week should HMS Carlskrona be one of the vessels that leads the major exercise off the coast of Finland. Carl Philip has until now been put up and the planning and subsequent days, he along with the others on the ship including submarine hunt.
- Now, I and the others met the other staffs and uploaded the tactic and schedule for what will happen. For me it's interesting to see how the others work. It's a good group where everyone helps each other.
Chasing submarine, sounds exciting?
- Yes, there is so much that will happen and I feel already now how incredibly good I feel in this company. It's a good group where everyone helps each other. It is interesting to see how a multi-national team works. Get an insight into how to solve different problems.
On September 11 the exercise is done and Carl Philip will return to Stockholm.
- This fall, I have some official functions. That includes Alicante for the Volvo Ocean Race. Then I of course also have my design. There will be things to do.
He did not exclude the future may be even more time in the Navy:
- I like all of this life, he notes. It's something I enjoy doing.
Prinsen ska jaga ubåtar utanför Finland Nyheter Expressen
Translation
Wondering where his girlfriend is? Why wouldn't she be out celebrating his birthday with him......is she still in the picture? Seems she is out of sight lately and nobody has heard from her or seen her.
