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Monday, April 30, 2018

Weekly Agenda :: Monday, April 30 - Sunday,May 6, 2018

MONDAY :: April 30

Apr.30   Netherlands: 5th Accession + Enthronement Anniversary of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands   {2013}

Apr.30  Netherlands: 38th Accession + Enthronement Anniversary of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (now Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands)   {1980}

Apr.30  Netherlands: 79th Birthday of Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven, Jr.   {1939}

Apr.30  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York receives Major General Benjamin Bathurst (General Officer Commanding London District & Major General Commanding the Household Division)

Apr.30  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York receives the Lord Marland (Chairman of the Commonwealth Business Council)


Apr.30  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York receives Mr. Matthew Ryecroft (Permanent Secretary, Department for International Development)

Apr.30  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex chair a Trustees’ Meeting & attends a Dinner for The Prince Philip Trust Fund of the Royal Borough of Windsor + Maidenhead @ St. George’s House, the Norman House, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.30  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex holds a Meeting for the Corps of Army Music


Apr.30  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Scotland [visits Thales United Kingdom on the occasion of (to mark) their 25th Anniversary, Glasgow; visits/opens Alongside Midwifery Unit/ Wishaw General Hospital Maternity Unit @ Wishaw General Hospital Maternity Unit, Wishaw, Lanarkshire; & visits Healthcare Environmental Group Limited’s Waste to Energy Eco Park Facility @ Hassockrigg Eco Park, Shotts, Lanarkshire]

Apr.30  Spain: 16th Birthday of Miguel Urdangarin y de Borbon   {2002}

Apr.30  Sweden: Walpurgis Night in Sweden

Apr.30  Sweden: 72nd Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden   {1946}

Apr.30  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend The King’s Birthday @ the Outer Courtyard, the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Apr.30  Denmark: CP Frederik & Pr.Joachim participate in the parade + reception @ Svanemollens Kaserne, Copenhagen

Apr.30  Denmark: Pr.Joachim participates in PA Consulting’s “Top Floor Talk” @ Portland Towers 1, Nordhavn

Apr.30  Denmark: Pr.Joachim attends the 68th anniversary celebration of the Main Organization for Personnel of the Reserve in Denmark @ the Kastellet, Copenhagen Island


Apr.30  Denmark: Pss Marie participates in the Danish UNESCO National Commission’s launch of the Geokids children’s art project @ Geopark Odsherred, Farevejle



TUESDAY :: May 1

May 1: May Day / Workers Day / Labour Day

May 1  Vatican City: Saint Joseph the Worker Day in Vatican City

May 1  Belgium: Q.Mathilde attends the Queen Elisabeth Competition – Chant 2018 qualification events @ Flagey, Brussels

May 1  Luxembourg: 55th Birthday of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg   {1963}

May 1  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Scotland [opens The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Facilities @ Easter Bush Campus, Roslin, Midlothian; attends Global Surgery Presentations @ The University of Edinburgh’s Medical School, Edinburgh; & visits The University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering @ the Sanderson Building, King’s Buildings, Edinburgh]

May 1  UK: 54th Birthday of Lady Sarah Chatto   {1964}

May 1  Sweden: Walpurgis Day in Sweden

May 1  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II officially embarks on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog with a salute from Battery Sixtus @ Copenhagen Harbor, Copenhagen; departs to Helsingor with a salute fromKronborg Castle; & arrives @ Helsingor Harbor

May 1  Denmark: CP Frederik presents the DenmarkBridge Association’s DenmarkBridge Award 2018 @ the Tivoli Hotel + Congress Center, Copenhagen


May 1  Denmark: Pr.Joachim attends the Defense Force’s total strength concept @ Skovshoved Rotary Club, Restaurant Sailing Clubs, Skovshoved Harbor



WEDNESDAY :: May 2

May 2  France: 9th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Prince Jean of Orleans, Duke of Vendome, Dauphin of France & Princess Philomena of Orleans, Duchess of Vendome, Dauphine of France   {2009} 

May 2  Jordan: 2nd Birthday of Raiyah Halawani   {2016} 

May 2  UAE-Abu Dhabi & Dubai: 13th Wedding Anniversary of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi & Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai   {2005}

May 2  Belgium: K.Philippe participates in the official opening of the project ‘Our Forgotten Heroes’ on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI to honor repatriated soldiers @ the Cemetery of the City of Brussels, Brussels

May 2  Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde receive the participants of the Laeken Dialogue during a dinner @ the Royal Palace, Brussels

May 2  Luxembourg: 18th Birthday of Prince Leopold of Nassau   {2000} [TWIN]

May 2  Luxembourg: 18th Birthday of Princess Charlotte of Nassau   {2000} [TWIN]

May 2-6  UK: Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (horse dressage + showjumping) @ Badminton Estate, Badminton, Gloucestershire


May 2  UK: 3rd Birthday of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge   {2015}

May 2  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a Reception + Lunch for The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor + Maidenhead @ Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire

May 2  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Shropshire [attends a symposium on ‘Technology’s role in feeding the Commonwealth’ @ Harper Adams University, Edgmond, Newport; & attends a Ceremony to mark the bicentenary of Thomas Harper Adams @ St. Nicholas Church, Newport]

May 2  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Warrington Hospital Maternity Unit, Croft Wing @ Warrington Hospital, Warrington, Cheshire

May 2  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester visits Leicestershire [opens the new Kibworth Medical Centre, Kibworth; visits the new headquarters of the Royal Air Forces Association @ Atlas House, Leicester; & visits the Hinckley + District Museum to celebrate their 21st anniversary @ Framework Knitters’ Cottages, Hinckley]


May 2  UK: Pss Alexandra of Kent opens the refurbished Percy Bilton Court Almshouses, Hounslow, London

May 2  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an audience with Berit Hogman @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

May 2  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends the presentation of the Royal Academies Bernadotte Scholarships @ the Bernadotte Library, the Royal Palace, Stockholm

May 2  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives new ministers @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amanlienborg, Copenhagen

May 2  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives the President of the Senate of Argentina (Gabriela Michetti) @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen

May 2  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives departing ministers @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen


May 2  Denmark: Pr.Joachim participates in the opening of the Danish Maritime Technology Conference 2018 @ Lokomotivvaerkstedet, Copenhagen

May 2   Denmark/Germany: 43rd Birthday of Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg   {1975}


THURSDAY :: May 3

May 3  Jordan/UAE-Dubai: 44th Birthday of Princess Haya bint Al Hussein of Jordan, Sheikha of Dubai   {1974}

May 3  Netherlands: Pss Margriet opens the presentation ‘We are going to Canada’ @ the Dutch Open Air Museum, Arnhem

May 3  Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 10th Wedding Anniversary of Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parma, Countess of Colorno & Tjalling ten Cate   {2008}

May 3  Belgium: K.Philippe participates in the Laeken Dialogue @ the Egmont Palace, Brussels


May 3  Luxembourg: GD Henri & GDss Maria Teresa attend the academic session on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the APEMH foundation

May 2-6  UK: Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (horse dressage + showjumping) @ Badminton Estate, Badminton, Gloucestershire

May 3  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits Oxfordshire [visits Radley College in celebration of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Real Tennis Tour 2018, Abingdon; & attends a Dinner for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award @ Blenheim Palace, Woodstock]

May 3  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends an AGM + Reception for the Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust @ the National Museum of the Royal Navy, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire



May 3  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attend an Executive Board Meeting of the British Olympic Association, London



May 3  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the UN International Maritime Organization’s UN Chief Executive Board Dinner @ The Corporation of Trinity House, Trinity House, Tower Hill, London


May 3  UK: 40th Birthday of Autumn Phillips   {1978}

May 3  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent visits Wiltshire [visits Wilton Carpets, Wilton, Salisbury; & unveils the Royal Warwickshire Regiment hillside badge @ Buxbury Hollow, Sutton Mandeille, Salisbury] 

May 3  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a meeting of Prince Gustaf Adolf + Princess Sibylla’s Memorial Fund @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

May 3  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of Peru, HE Mr. Jose Beraun Aranibar @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm


May 3  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of Venezuela, HE Ms. Milena Santana Bolivar @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

May 3  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends an Executive Committee Meeting of the World Childhood Foundation, Stockholm


May 3  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a Board Meeting + Annual General Meeting for Mentor Sweden @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

May 3  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Minister of Foreign Affairs [with attendance from: Q.Sonja]

May 3  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach


May 3  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit attend the Opening Ceremony of the Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site

May 3  Denmark: CP Frederik attends the School Olympics @ Osterbro Stadium, Copenhagen

May 3  Denmark: CPss Mary gives a speech in conjunction with Denmark’s Presidency of the Council of Europe Ministerial Committee during an international equality conference @ Eigtveds Pakhus, Copenhagen

May 3-5  Denmark: CPss Mary visits Seattle, WA, USA, in connection with Danish art + cultural advancement


May 3  Denmark: CPss Mary visits the USA [participates in the launch of an art + cultural promotion @ the Nordic Museum, Seattle, WA]





FRIDAY :: May 4

May 4  Japan: Greenery Day

May 4  Monaco: 24th Birthday of Pauline Ducruet   {1994}

May 4  Netherlands: Remembrance Day

May 4  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima attend the National Remembrance @ Dam Square, Amsterdam

May 4  Netherlands: Pss Margriet, Prof.Pieter van Vollenhoven & Pr.Pieter-Christiaan attend the National Military Remembrance Day @ the Military Field of Honor Grebbeberg, Rhenen

May 4  Belgium: K.Philippe attends the festivities of the 125th anniversary of the Royal Forest Society of Belgium (attends a round table on the issues of the wood industry in Belgium & attends a conference on the resilience of forests to change) @ Lavaux-Sainte-Anne 

May 4  Belgium: Q.Mathilde attends the Queen Elisabeth Music Competition – Chant 2018 semi-finals @ Flagey, Brussels

May 4  Luxembourg: GD Henri receives HE Andrej Danko (President of the National Council of the Slovak Republic) in an audience

May 2-6  UK: Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (horse dressage + showjumping) @ Badminton Estate, Badminton, Gloucestershire

May 4  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits the Isle of Islay [visits Dunlossit Estate, Ballygrant; attends a Service marking the Centenary of SS TUSCANIA + HMS OTRANTO Loss @ the Mull of Oa & the Port Ellen War Memorial; & attends a Reception @ Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen]

May 4  Spain: 23rd Birthday of Pablo Fernandez-Sastron y Gomez-Acebo   {1995}

May 4  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia hold an audience with the Foundation of Swedish National Secretary General Martin Brothen & Skansenchefen Johan Brattmyhr @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

May 4  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an audience with the State Property Director General Ingrid Eiken Holmgren @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

May 4  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a Board Meeting for Mentor International @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

May 4  Sweden: CPss Victoria participates in a Swedish Landscapes walk (Province walk), in Gotland

May 4  Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends the opening of the Special Olympics Games 2018 @ Lisebergshallen, Gothenburg

May 4  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]


May 4  Norway: K.Harald V attends School Singing Day @ Oslo Concert Hall, Oslo

May 4-20  Denmark: 2018 International Ice Hockey World Championship @ Copenhagen & Herning, Denmark

May 4  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II attends the inauguration of Realdania’s urban development project BLOX @ Bryghus Square, Copenhagen

May 4  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II attends the 150th anniversary of the Army Officers School @ Frederiksberg Castle, Frederiksberg

May 4  Denmark: CP Frederik participates in the reception in connection with the Invictus Games 2018 @ The Australian Ambassador’s Residence, Copenhagen Island

May 4  Denmark: CP Frederik attends the World Cup in ice hockey 2018 @ Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

May 3-5  Denmark: CPss Mary visits Seattle, WA, USA, in connection with Danish art + cultural advancement


May 4  Denmark: CPss Mary visits the USA [participates & gives a speech during a debating event @ the University of Washington, Seattle, WA; visits the Novo Nordisk Research Center, Seattle, WA; & participates in a gala dinner @ the Nordic Museum, Seattle, WA]

May 4  Denmark: 9th Birthday of Prince Henrik of Denmark, Count of Monpezat   {2009}


SATURDAY :: May 5

May 5  Mexico: Battle of Puebla

May 5  USA: Cinco de Mayo

May 5  France: 1st Birthday of Prince Philippe of Orleans   {2017}

May 5  Lowenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg: Wedding of Pss Marie Lowenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg & Friedrich von Laer

May 5  Netherlands: Liberation Day in the Netherlands {1945}

May 5  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima attend the concert on the occasion of the closing of the National Liberation Celebration @ Amsterdam

May 5  Netherlands: Prof.Pieter van Vollenhoven attends the meeting on the occasion of the national commemoration of the capitulations of the German + Japanese occupation forces in the Netherlands & the former Dutch East Indies in 1945 @ Johannes de Doperkerk, Wageningen

May 5  Belgium: Q.Mathilde attends the Queen Elisabeth Music Competition – Chant 2018 semi-finals @ Flagey, Brussels

May 2-6  UK: Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (horse dressage + showjumping) @ Badminton Estate, Badminton, Gloucestershire



May 5  UK: Newmarket Guineas Festival – 2000 Guineas Day @ Newmarket Racecourse

May 4-20  Denmark: 2018 International Ice Hockey World Championship @ Copenhagen & Herning, Denmark



May 5  Denmark: Liberation Day in Denmark {1945}

May 5  Denmark/Germany/Greece: Q.Margrethe II of Denmark, Pss Benedikte of Denmark Pss of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg & Q.Anne-Marie of Greece Pss of Denmark attend the opening of the exhibition “Magtens Smykker” in connection with Koldinghus’ 750th anniversary @ Koldinghus, Kolding, Denmark

May 3-5  Denmark: CPss Mary visits Seattle, WA, USA, in connection with Danish art + cultural advancement


May 5  Denmark: CPss Mary visits the USA [participates in the official opening of the Nordic Museum, Seattle, WA]






SUNDAY :: May 6



May 6: St. George’s Day (Eastern Orthodox - Old Calendar)

May 6  Bulgaria: St. George’s Day

May 6  Thailand: 34th Birthday of Princess Adityadhornkitikhun “Dita” of Thailand   {1984}

May 6  Luxembourg: GD Henri & GDss Maria Teresa attend the Pontifical Mass for the Closing of the Octave @ the Cathedral Notre-Dame of Luxembourg, Luxembourg City

May 6  Luxembourg: GD Henri, GDss Maria Teresa, HGD Guillaume, HGDss Stephanie, Pr.Louis, Pr.Gabriel, Pr.Noah & Pss Alexandra attend the traditional closing procession of the Closing of the Octave, Luxembourg City

May 6  Luxembourg: members of the Grand Ducal Family greet the public from the balcony (participate in a balcony appearance) on the occasion of the Closing of the Octave @ the Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City

May 2-6  UK: Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (horse dressage + showjumping) @ Badminton Estate, Badminton, Gloucestershire

May 6  UK: Newmarket Guineas Festival – 1000 Guineas Day @ Newmarket Racecourse

May 6  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the Badminton Horse Trials, Badminton, Gloucestershire

May 6  UK: 12th Wedding Anniversary of Laura Parker Bowles & Harry Marcus George Lopes   {2006}

May 6  Spain: MotoGP Spain @ Jerez

May 4-20  Denmark: 2018 International Ice Hockey World Championship @ Copenhagen & Herning, Denmark




Monday, April 23, 2018

Weekly Agenda :: Monday, April 23 - Sunday, April 29, 2018

MONDAY :: April 23

Apr.23: St. George’s Day   {Christianity}

Apr.23  Jordan: 14th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan & Princess Rym Ali of Jordan   {2004} [NIKAH]

Apr.23  Jordan: 50th Birthday of Princess Aisha bint Al Hussein of Jordan   {1968} [TWIN]


Apr.23  Jordan: 50th Birthday of Princess Zein bint Al Hussein of Jordan   {1968} [TWIN]

Apr.23  Vatican City: St. George’s Day / Name Day of Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio)

Apr.23-25  Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde visit New York City, NY, USA

Apr.23  Belgium/Austria: 15th Birthday of Princess Laetitia Maria of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, Princess Imperial of Austria, Princess Royal of Hungary, Bohemia + Croatia, Princess of Modena   {2003}

Apr.23  UK: St. George’s Day / National Day in England, UK

Apr.23  UK: Shakespeare Day

Apr.23  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge welcome their 3rd child, a baby boy, today, Apr.23, 2018 @ the Lindo Wing, St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London

Apr.23  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Pr.George of Cambridge & Pss Charlotte of Cambridge visit Catherine Dss of Cambridge and their new baby boy @ the Lindo Wing, St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London


Apr.23  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Catherine Dss of Cambridge & their newborn baby boy leave St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London, to go home to Kensington Palace, London

Apr.23  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales holds a Mental Health Innovations Meeting with Chief Executives of telecommunications organizations

Apr.23  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales & Meghan Markle attend the 25th Anniversary Memorial Commemorative Service to celebrate the life + legacy of Stephen Lawrence (attends a Memorial Service to commemorate the Life + Legacy of Stephen Lawrence) @ St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London

Apr.23  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex holds a Meeting for Toronto General + Western Hospital


Apr.23  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex holds a Meeting for the Defense Medical Welfare Service

Apr.23  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the St. George’s Day Service to mark the 40th anniversary of the Gloucestershire Branch of the Royal St. George’s Society @ Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Apr.23  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent attends a Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers @ the Chapel Royal, St. Peter Ad Vincula, HM Tower of London, London


Apr.23  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent attends a Luncheon to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers @ Mercers’ Hall, London

Apr.23  UK: 37th Birthday of Lady Gabriella Windsor   {1981} 

Apr.23  Spain: Day of Aragon in Aragon & Day of Castile + Leon in Castile-Leon

Apr.23  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia present the Literature Prize in the Spanish Language “Miguel de Cervantes” 2017 @ the Auditorium of the University of Alcala, Alcala de Henares, Madrid

Apr.22-25  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia make an Official Visit to Japan

Apr.23  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend an informational meeting on the upcoming visit to Latvia @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Apr.23  Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends the Royal Patriotic Society Annual Year @ Riddarhuset, Stockholm

Apr.23  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Chief of Norwegian Joint Headquarters


Apr.23-26  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia

Apr.23-24  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Latvia

Apr.23  Norway: CP Haakon visits Latvia [attends the luncheon of the Latvian-Norwegian Business Forum hosted by Ambassador Steinar Hagen]


Apr.23  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Latvia [are officially welcomed to Latvia by HE President Raimonds Vejonis & Mrs. Vejone @ Riga Castle, Riga; meet with HE President Raimonds Vejonis & Mrs. Iveta Vejone, followed by a meeting between the Latvian + Norwegian delegations, Riga; lay flowers during a flower laying ceremony @ the Latvian Freedom Monument, Riga; visit the National Library of Latvia, Riga; visit “Child Line” an NGO providing help to children + teenagers over phone or net, Riga; & attend the official dinner hosted by HE President Raimonds Vejonis & Mrs. Iveta Vejone, Riga]

Apr.23  Denmark: Public Audience @ Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen

Apr.23  Denmark: Pss Marie attends the Autism celebration of the SIKON confernce’s 30th anniversary @ Odense Concert Hall, Odense

Apr.23  Denmark: Pss Benedikte participates in Queen Ingrid Haederslegat (The Non Profit Society to Queen Ingrid Minde)’s publication of this year’s beneficiaries (dance awards) @ Christian VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen


TUESDAY :: April 24

Apr.24  Jordan: 35th Birthday of Princess Iman bint Al Hussein of Jordan   {1983}

Apr.24  Qatar: 10th Wedding Anniversary of Sheikh Joan (Joa’an) bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar & Sheikha Al-Maha bint Salem Al-Rumual Al-Mannai of Qatar   {2008} @ 

Apr.24  Vatican City: 13th Inauguration Anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI   {2005}

Apr.24  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander opens the exhibition ‘Willem’ @ the National Military Museum, Soest

Apr.24  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima receive the President of Mexico (Enrique Pena Nieto) & Firsy Lady Angelica Rivera de Pena of Mexico @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague

Apr.24  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the Ambassador of Kosovo (HE Mrs. Vjosa Dobruna) in a farewell audience @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague

Apr.24  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima host an annual gala dinner for the Corps Diplomatique @ the Royal Palace, Amsterdam [with attendance from: Pss Beatrix, Pss Margriet & Prof.Pieter van Vollenhoven]

Apr.24  Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 2nd Birthday of Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Parma, Prince of Piacenza, Prince of Asturias   {2016}

Apr.23-25  Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde visit New York City, NY, USA

Apr.24  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Rt.Hon.Andrea Leadsom MP (Lord President)

Apr.24  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds a Council

Apr.24  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York visits North Yorkshire [presents Operational Service medals to the 2nd Battalion of The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th + 33rd/76th Foot) on their return from Afghanistan @ Richmond Castle; & visits the Green Howards Museum, Richmond]

Apr.24  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York presents The Duke of York’s Community Initiative awards @ Sheffield Cathedral, South Yorkshire

Apr.24  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York attends the UK – Papua New Guinea Trade + Investment Forum @ Gibson Hall, London

Apr.24  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York gives a Dinner for the Hon. Allen Chastanet (Prime Minister of Saint Lucia) @ Boulestin, London

Apr.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex holds a Meeting with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation

Apr.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex holds a Meeting with the Worshipful Company of Gardeners


Apr.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a performance/rehearsal of “The Fall” @ Holloway Road Rehearsal Rooms, London


Apr.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a Real Tennis World Championships Reception + Dinner @ Queen’s Club, Hammersmith, London

Apr.24  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex visits Cornwall [visits Tregassow Asparagus Farm, St. Erme, Truro; visits the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association Mobile Educational Unit @ Tregolls School, Truro; & attends the Truro Christmas Primestock & Produce Annual General Meeting @ Probus Village Hall, Truro]

Apr.24  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester visits Hampshire [opens the newly renovated Eling Tide Mill Experience @ Eling Hill, Totton, Southampton; opens the new Technical Training facilities (the Advanced Technology Centre) @ Eastleigh College, Eastleigh; & opens the Almshouse Association’s Lucas Court @ Melrose Gardens, Gosport]

Apr.24  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent receives Mr. Philip Brook (Chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis + Croquet Club)

Apr.24  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent attends a Dinner for the Royal United Services Institute for Defense + Security Studies, London

Apr.24  Spain: K.Felipe VI presents the 35th edition of the King of Spain International Journalism Awards & the 14th edition of the Don Quixote Journalism Award @ Casa America, Madrid

Apr.22-25  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia make an Official Visit to Japan

Apr.24  Sweden: CPss Victoria attends the presentation of the Vegamedaljen (Vega Medal) @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Apr.24  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend a Board Meeting of the Crown Princess Couple Foundation @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Apr.24  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Chief of the Norwegian Joint Headquarters

Apr.23-24  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Latvia

Apr.24-25  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Lithuania

Apr.24  Norway: CP Haakon visits Lithuania [attends a luncheon hosted by HE Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis; & lays a wreath @ the memorial to those killed in the struggle for Lithuanian independence]


Apr.24  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Lithuania [are officially welcomed to Lithuania by HE President Dalia Grybauskaite @ the Presidential Palace, Vilnius; meet with HE President Dalia Grybauskaite, followed by a meeting between the Lithuanian + Norwegian delegations; visit the House of Signatories & view the Feruary 16, 1918 Decree on Restoration of the Independent State of Lithuania; & attend ann official dinner hosted by HE President Dalia Grybauskaite @ the Presidential Palace, Vilnius]

Apr.24  Denmark: Pr.Joachim participates in the Young Scientists Final 2018 @ the Forum, Frederiksberg


Apr.24  Denmark: Pss Marie attends the Association of Childhood’s spring concert @ Holmen Church, Copenhagen



WEDNESDAY :: April 25

Apr.25: Feast of Saint Mark  {Christianity; Italy}


Apr.25: ANZAC Day

Apr.25  Italy: Liberation Day in Italy {1945}

Apr.25  France/Spain: 44th Birthday of Prince Louis Alphonse (Luis Alfonso) of Bourbon, Duke of Anjou   {1974}


Apr.25  Jordan: 77th Birthday of Princess Muna al-Hussein of Jordan (Antoinette “Toni”)   {1941}

Apr.25  Swaziland: 32nd Coronation Anniversary of King Mswati III of Swaziland   {1986}

Apr.25  Qatar: 10th Wedding Anniversary of Sheikh Jasim bin Khalifa Al-Thani of Qatar & Sheikha Maryam bint ‘Abdu’llah bin Muhammad bin ‘Ali Al-Thani of Qatar   {2008}

Apr.25  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand (HE Mrs. Eksiri Pintaruchi) for her presentation of credentials @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague

Apr.25  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander swears-in Mr. Takvor Avedissian, appointed a state council in extraordinary service in the Administrative Law Division of the Council of State @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague

Apr.23-25  Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde visit New York City, NY, USA

Apr.25  UK: Q.Elizabeth II presents a New Standard to the Royal Tank Regiment @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire [is received with a Royal Salute @ St. George’s Hall; presides over the presentation; addresses the Regiment; & meets former Colonels Commandant & meets members of the Regimental Family @ the Waterloo Chamber]

Apr.25  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales attends the World War I Centenary @ the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France

Apr.25  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Pr.Harry of Wales & Meghan Markle attend the ANZAC Day Service of Commemoration + Thanksgiving @ Westminster Abbey, London

Apr.25  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales attends the ANZAC Day Dawn Service @ Hyde Park Corner, London

Apr.25  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales attends the ANZAC Day Cenotaph Wreath Laying (lays a wreath to commemorate the ANZAC Landings at Gallipoli) @ the Cenotaph, London


Apr.25  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York holds Pitch@Palace 9.0 for entrepreneurs + supporters @ St. James’s Palace, London

Apr.25  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a Real Tennis Pro-AM Tournament (attends the Professional-Amateur Tournament) @ The Queen’s Club, Hammersmith, London


Apr.25  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex visits Herefordshire [visits the Weeping Window display @ Hereford Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Hereford; & visits Hereford Cider Museum, Hereford]

Apr.25  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a Luncheon for the Mission to Seafarers Limited @ the Baltic Exchange, London

Apr.25  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a Trustees Meeting for RNVR Youth Sail Training Trust @ Pennington Manches LLP, Abacus House, London


Apr.25  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends/presents the Whitley Fund for Nature Annual Awards Ceremony @ the Royal Geographical Society, London

Apr.25  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester receives Lieutenant Colonel Guy Foden upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion of The Royal Anglian Regiment & Lieutenant Colonel Phillip Moxey upon assuming the appointment

Apr.25  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester attends a Luncheon for the Global Heritage Fund UK @ the Garrick Club, London

Apr.25  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent attends the United Grand Lodge of England Annual Investiture + Dinner @ Freemasons’ Hall, London

Apr.25  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with Mr. Binali Yildirim (Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey) @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid


Apr.25  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia host a Lunch in honor of HE the President of the United Mexican States (Mexico) (Mr. Enrique Pena Nieto) & First Lady Mrs. Angelica Rivera of Mexico @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid

Apr.22-25  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia make an Official Visit to Japan


Apr.25  Sweden: CPss Victoria participates in a Swedish Landscapes walk (Province walk), in Lapland

Apr.25  Sweden: Pr.Daniel visits schools participating in the project “School in Motion” in Helsinki & Espoo, Finland

Apr.24-25  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Lithuania

Apr.25  Norway: CP Haakon visits Lithuania [attends a breakfast meeting on Lithuanian-Norwegian defense co-operation]


Apr.25  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Lithuania [attend the opening of the Norwegian-Lithuanian business forum “Technology Inspiring Growth”; & visit Norwegian troops stationed in Lithuania]

Apr.25-26  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Estonia

Apr.25  Norway: CP Haakon visits Estonia [meets with HE Mr. Eiki Nestor (Speaker of the Parliament), Tallinn; & lays a wreath by the War of Independence Monument @ Vabaduse Square, Tallinn]


Apr.25  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Estonia [are officially welcomed to Estonia by HE President Kersti Kaljulaid @ the Presidential Palace Kadriorg, Tallinn; meet with HE President Kersti Kaljulaid, followed by a meeting between the Estonian + Norwegian delegations, Tallinn; plant an oak tree @ Kadrioru Park, Tallinn; & attend an official dinner hosted by HE President Kersti Kaljulaid @ Kadriorg Art Museum, Tallinn]

Apr.25  Denmark: State Council @ Christiansborg Castle, Copenhagen

Apr.25  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives the Ambassador for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (HE Naim Memeti) during a farewell audience @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen

Apr.25  Denmark: CP Frederik opens an exhibition on globalization + shipping @ the M / S Maritime Museum, Helsingor

Apr.25  Denmark: CPss Mary presents the honorary award during the Danish Rainbow Awards – AXGIL @ Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen


Apr.25  Denmark: Pr.Joachim attends the Copenhagen Goodwill Ambassador Corps’ International Talent Conference 2018 @ Ramboll, Copenhagen



THURSDAY :: April 26

Apr.26  Greece/Denmark: 32nd Birthday of Prince Philippos of Greece + Denmark   {1986}



Apr.26  Bulgaria: 23rd Birthday of Prince Mirko Panagyurishtski of Bulgaria   {1995}

Apr.26  Netherlands: The Dutch Royal Court releases new photos of the Royal Family, including portraits of K.Willem-Alexander, Q.Maxima, Pss Catharina-Amalia Pss of Orange, Pss Alexia & Pss Ariane individually + together

Apr.26  Belgium: Pr.Lorenz attends an academic session of The Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation (FMRE) @ the Royal Palace, Brussels

Apr.26  Luxembourg: GD Henri receives HE Mr. Youssef Chahed (Prime Minister of the Republic of Tunisia) in an audience @ the Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City

Apr.26  Luxembourg: GD Henri & GDss Maria Teresa visit the Oktav-Maertchen, Luxembourg City


Apr.26  Luxembourg: GDss Maria Teresa receives Mrs. Hanan Al Hroub (winner of the Global Teacher Prize from the Varkey Foundation) in an audience @ the Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City

Apr.26  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales officially opens the Greenhouse Centre (providing sport, coaching + social facilities for young people in the surrounding community)

Apr.26  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits Hampshire [visits Seacourt Tennis Club @ Hayling Island; & visits UTC Portsmouth, Portsmouth]


Apr.26  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a performance of The Fall @ Holloway Road Rehearsal Rooms, London

Apr.26  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex attends a Women in Business Committee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Technology Reception @ Google Offices, London


Apr.26  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Billingsgate Market, London

Apr.26  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a breakfast for the Fishmongers’ Company @ Fishmongers’ Hall, London

Apr.26  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Joseph Joseph Limited @ The Grove, London

Apr.26  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the Joint Services Award Dinner @ Plaisterers Hall, London

Apr.26  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a Reception for Animal Health Trust @ the Pontone Gallery, London

Apr.26  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester visits Scotland [visits Accord Hospice, Paisley; opens the Scottish War Blinded Hawkhead Centre, Paisley; visits West College Scotland, Paisley Campus, Paisley; & visits Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd, Fountain Crescent, Inchinnan Business Park, Inchinnan]

Apr.26  UK: Pss Alexandra of Kent holds an Award Ceremony + Reception for the Alzheimer’s Society @ St. James’s Palace, London

Apr.26  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with the World Mobility Council of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) & a representation of the Real Automobile Club of Spain (RACE) @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid

Apr.26  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with a represenatation of Proctor & Gamble Spain @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid

Apr.26  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with Carlos Sainz & the winning team of the Dakar Rally 2018 @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid


Apr.26  Spain: Q.Letizia attends the inaugural ceremony of the “V Educational Congress on Rare Diseases” @ the Pedro de Valdivia Institute of Secondary Education, Villanueva de la Serena, Badajoz

Apr.26  Sweden: CPss Victoria holds an audience with HE Mr. Gordan Jandrokovic (President of Croatia) @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm


Apr.26  Norway: Q.Sonja hosts a reception for recipients of the King’s Medal of Merit @ the Royal Palace, Oslo


Apr.25-26  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Estonia

Apr.26  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit visit Estonia [attend the opening of the business forum “Estonian-Norwegian Partnership for Digital Transformation”; visit “Telliskivi Creative City”; tour Old Town, Tallinn; & visit Tallinn Town Hall, Tallinn]





FRIDAY :: April 27

Apr.27  Netherlands: 51st Birthday of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands   {1967}

Apr.27  Netherlands: King’s Day 2018 in Groningen

Apr.27  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex attends a Charity Shoot for Brainwave @ Cowdray Estate, Midhurst, Sussex

Apr.27  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a Dedication Service + Reception @ Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire

Apr.27  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an audience with Pr.Turki Al Faisal of Saudi Arabia & Pr.Abdullah Al Saud of Saudi Arabia @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm

Apr.27  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel visit Riga, Latvia

Apr.27  Norway: CP Haakon holds an audience with The Prime Minister


Apr.27  Norway: CP Haakon presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo 




SATURDAY :: April 28

Apr.28  UK: 54th Birthday of Lady Helen Taylor   {1964}

Apr.28  Norway: K.Harald V attends the 150th anniversary of “Det Norske Samlaget”


SUNDAY :: April 29

Apr.29  Japan: Showa Day in Japan 

Apr.29  Thailand: 13th Birthday of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti of Thailand   {2005}

Apr.29  UK: 7th Wedding Anniversary of Prince William of Wales, Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, Baorn Carrickfergus & Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge {2011}

Apr.29  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent lays up the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards’ Old Colours @ Guards’ Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London

Apr.29  Spain: 11th Birthday of Infanta Sofia of Spain   {2007}

Apr.29  Norway: CP Haakon attends the centenary of the Norwegian Band Federation @ The Norwegian Opera

Apr.29  Norway: 15th Birthday of Maud Behn   {2003}

Apr.29  Denmark/Germany: 74th Birthday of Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg   {1944}