Jan.13: Feast Day of Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop + Doctor of the Church (Roman Catholic)
Jan.13: Feast Day of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.13: Russian New Year’s Eve (Old Calendar Russian, etc.)
Jan.13: Plough Monday [England & Isles of Scilly (UK), Belgium, etc.]
Jan.13 USA: Korean American Day
Jan.13 USA: Oscar Nominations Announcements
Jan.13 USA: The 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship (American football) @ the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA, USA
Jan.10-13 Canada: The 2020 Four Continents Short Track Speed Skating Championships @ Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jan.9-22 Switzerland: The 2020 Winter Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan.12-25 Hungary: The 2020 Women’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.9-22 Austria/Norway/Sweden: The 2020 European Men’s Handball Championship @ Austria, Norway & Sweden
Jan.13-19 Bulgaria: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III @ Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan.13 Bulgaria: 87th Birthday of Princess Maria Luisa/Marie Louise of Bulgaria, Princess of Kohary {1933}
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.13 Russia: Russian New Year’s Eve (Old Calendar Russian, etc.)
Jan.13 Japan: Coming of Age Day
Jan.13 Jordan: K.Abdullah II gives an interview to France 24 TV channel
Jan.13 Jordan: K.Abdullah II receives the Archbishop of Canterbury (Justin Welby) & Anglican church leaders worldwide currently holding their meetings in Jordan @ the Baptism Site Conference Centre, Bethany beyond the Jordan [with attendance from: Pr.Ghazi bin Muhammad]
Jan.13 Jordan: K.Abdullah II meets with church leaders from Jordan + Jerusalem, & Christian figures on the occasion of Christmas on the Julian calendar & hosts a luncheon @ the Baptism Site Conference Centre, Bethany beyond the Jordan [with attendance from: Pr.Ghazi bin Muhammad]
Jan.13 Jordan: K.Abdullah II departs on a working visit to Europe [visiting Brussels, Belgium; & Strasbourg + Paris, France]
Jan.13 Jordan: CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah is sworn-in as Regent
Jan.13 UAE-Abu Dhabi: CP/Shkh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets global leaders during the ADSW 2020 (the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020) [with: President Armen Sarkissian of Armenia, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, President Danny Faure of the Seychelles, & President Jioji Konrote of Fiji]
Jan.13 Morocco: K.Mohammed VI & CP Moulay El Hassan preside over the signing ceremony of the framework agreement for the realization of the National Supply Program in drinking water + irrigation 2020-2027 @ the Royal Palace, Rabat
Jan.13 Morocco: Pr.Moulay Rachid visits Oman [arrives @ Muscat; & attends the presentation of condolences following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman]
Jan.13 Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Messrs. Georges-Louis Bouchez & Joachim Coens @ the Royal Palace, Brussels
Jan.13 Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mrs. Sophie Wilmes (Prime Minister)
Jan.13 Luxembourg: GD Henri holds an audience with Mdme.Ursula von der Leyen (new President of the European Commission)
Jan.13 Luxembourg: GD Henri attends the swearing-in of the new European Commission @ the Court of Justice of the European Union of Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Jan.13 Luxembourg: GDss Maria Teresa has to cancel her official commitments for the week of Jan. 13, so she can be at the bedside of her younger brother, Mr. Luis Mestre (admitted to the intensive care unit urgently)
Jan.10-26 UK: The 2020 World Indoor Bowls Championship @ Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
Jan.12-19 UK: The 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) (snooker) @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.13 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex meet with Q.Elizabeth II for talks @ Sandringham, Norfolk [with Meghan Dss of Sussex attending via electronically]
Jan.13 UK: Buckingham Palace releases a statement on behalf of Q.Elizabeth II regarding Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex’s future: “Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family. My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family. Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family. Harry and Meghan have made clear that they do not want to be reliant on public funds in their new lives. It has therefore been agreed that there will be a period of transition in which the Sussexes will spend time in Canada and the UK. These are complex matters for my family to resolve, and there is some more work to be done, but I have asked for final decisions to be reached in the coming days.”
Jan.13 Spain: K.Felipe VI receives the Promise of the Ministers of the New Government @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid
Jan.13 Norway: CP Haakon visits the Norwegian Refugee Council @ Oslo
Jan.13 Denmark: Public Audience @ Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
TUESDAY
Jan.14: Feast Day of St. Nino (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.14: Feast Day of Saint Sava I (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.14: Feast Day of Saint Hilary (Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.14: Feast Day of Saint Felix (Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.14: The Feast of the Ass / the Flight into Egypt of the Holy Family (Roman Catholic, Medieval Christian; France, etc.)
Jan.14: Russian New Year’s Day / Old New Year (Old Calendar Russian; Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, UK, etc.)
Jan.14 USA: Ratification Day
Jan.14 USA: The CNN Democratic Debate / The 7th Democratic Debate @ Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Jan.9-22 Switzerland: The 2020 Winter Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan.12-25 Hungary: The 2020 Women’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.14-26 Hungary: The 2020 Men’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.9-22 Austria/Norway/Sweden: The 2020 European Men’s Handball Championship @ Austria, Norway & Sweden
Jan.14 France: The Feast of the Ass / the Flight into Egypt of the Holy Family (Roman Catholic, Medieval Christian; France, etc.)
Jan.13-19 Bulgaria: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III @ Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan.14 Georgia: Flag Day (Georgia, 2004)
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.14 Russia: Russian New Year’s Day / Old New Year (Old Calendar)
Jan.14 Serbia: Russian New Year’s Day / Old New Year (Old Calendar)
Jan.14 Japan: E.Naruhito, Emprss Masako, CP Fumihito Pr.Akishino, CPss Kiko Pss Akishino, Pss Kako of Akishino & Pss Mako of Akishino attend the 1st ceremony of the Imperial New Year’s Lectures 2020 (Kosho-Hajime-no-Gi) @ the Imperial Palace, Tokyo
Jan.8-26 Thailand: The 2020 AFC U-23 Championship (Association football) @ Thailand
Jan.14 Thailand: National Forest Conservation Day in Thailand
Jan.14 Jordan/Belgium: K.Abdullah II of Jordan visits Belgium [meets with European Council President Charles Michel @ Brussels; meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg @ Brussels; meets with members of the North Atlantic Council @ Brussels; & attends a meeting with K.Philippe of the Belgians @ the Royal Palace, Brussels]
Jan.14 Jordan: K.Abdullah II visits France [meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen @ Strasbourg; & attends a working dinner with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen @ Strasbourg]
Jan.14 Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the credentials of 3 new ambassadors to the State of Qatar @ the Amiri Diwan [from: HE Stephen Chebrot Chemoiko (Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda); HE Luis Alberto (Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Brazil); & HE Alessandro Prunas (Ambassador of the Republic of Italy)]
Jan.14 Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with the Ambassador of Bosnia + Herzegovina (HE Dr. Bisera Turkovic) @ the Amiri Diwan
Jan.14 UAE-Dubai: Emir/Shkh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launches the Dubai Future District fund to drive the economy, during the 2nd Dubai Council Meeting
Jan.14 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima hold the traditional New Year reception for Dutch guests @ the Royal Palace, Amsterdam [with attendance from: Pss Beatrix, Pss Margriet & Prof.Pieter van Vollenhoven]
Jan.14 Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander opens the 125th jubilee year of Zadkine Vocational School Schoonhoven @ Schoonhoven
Jan.14 Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde host a New Years Reception for the Diplomatic Corps (heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Belgium + their spouses) @ the Royal Palace, Brussels
Jan.14 Belgium/Jordan: K.Philippe of the Belgians meets/holds an audience with K.Abdullah II of Jordan @ the Chateau de Laeken, Brussels, Belgium
Jan.12-19 UK: The 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) (snooker) @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.14 UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall visits Scotland [attends a special graduation ceremony to confer honorary degrees of the University of Aberdeen @ Elphingstone Hall, King’s College, Aberdeen (with attendance from: Pss Anne Pss Royal); formally opens Banchory Sports Village @ Banchory, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire]
Jan.14 UK: Meghan Dss of Sussex visits the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre @ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Jan.14 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal receives an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws @ the University of Aberdeen, King’s College, Aberdeen, Scotland (from: Camilla Dss of Cornwall)
Jan.14 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester chairs a panel of judges for the British Expertise International Awards @ London
Jan.14 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II attends the inauguration of the North Wing @ Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen
Jan.9-22 Denmark: CP Frederik attends the Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan.14 Denmark: CP Frederik attends the IOC Sustainability + Legacy Commission meeting @ Lausanne, Switzerland
WEDNESDAY
Jan.15: Feast Day of Our Lady of the Poor / Our Lady of Banneux (Roman Catholic)
Jan.15: Feast Day of Saint Paul the Anchorite of Thebes, the First Hermit (Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Oriental Orthodox Christianity, Anglican)
Jan.12-25 Hungary: The 2020 Women’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.14-26 Hungary: The 2020 Men’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.9-22 Austria/Norway/Sweden: The 2020 European Men’s Handball Championship @ Austria, Norway & Sweden
Jan.13-19 Bulgaria: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III @ Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan.15 Italy: CP Vittorio Emanuele of Italy Pr of Savoy Pr of Naples announces in a press release that on Dec. 28, 2019 he used his rights + prerogatives as Head of the House of Savoy to abolish the Salic Law which governed the line of succession in favor of absolute primogeniture, allowing his descendents to succeed by birth order regardless of gender on the basis of “equality between the sexes”
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.15 Serbia: 38th Birthday of Prince Philip of Serbia {1982} [TWIN]
Jan.15 Serbia: 38th Birthday of Prince Alexander of Serbia {1982} [TWIN]
Jan.8-26 Thailand: The 2020 AFC U-23 Championship (Association football) @ Thailand
Jan.15 Jordan: K.Abdullah II holds a phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada
Jan.15 Jordan: K.Abdullah II visits France [delivers an address to the European Parliament @ Strasbourg; meets with European Parliament President David Maria Sassoli @ the European Parliament Headquarters, Strasbourg; attends talks with President Emmanuel Macron of France @ the Elysee Palace, Paris (with attendance from: Pr.Ali bin Al Hussein); & visits the French GIGN (the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group) @ Paris]
Jan.15 Lesotho: 24th Accession Anniversary of King Letsie III of Lesotho {1996}
Jan.15 Morocco: K.Mohammed VI visits the medina of Essaouira (which is getting a facelift from the complementary program of rehabilitation + enhancement of the old medina of Essaouira 2019-2023) @ Essaouira
Jan.15 Morocco: K.Mohammed VI visits the old medina of Essaouira, “Bayt Dakira” (a spiritual + heritage space for the preservation + enhancement of the Moroccan-Judeo memory) @ Essaouira
Jan.15 Netherlands: Q.Maxima attends the start of the celebration ‘100 years of Scouting Netherlands cubs’ @ Noordwijkerhout
Jan.15 Belgium: K.Philippe visits Oman [pays his respects/offers condolences after the death of the late HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman; & meets the new Sultan, Sult.Haitham bin Tarek of Oman]
Jan.15 Belgium: Q.Mathilde visits the Province of Liege [visits the Residence Saint-Joseph rest + care home (CHC Racour) @ Racour, Lincent; visits the headquarters of J & JOY clothing brand company @ Waremme; visits BioWanze sustainable bio-refinery @ Wanza/Wanze; & attends a meeting with the population of the commune/municipality of Huy @ the Grand Place & the Town Hall, Huy]
Jan.10-26 UK: The 2020 World Indoor Bowls Championship @ Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
Jan.12-19 UK: The 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) (snooker) @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.15 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Reception for Mountain Rescue teams
Jan.15 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge visit the West Midlands [learn about life in Bradford with a group of young people (visit Bradford City Hall) @ City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford; visit MyLahore British Asian Kitchen, Bradford; participate in a walkabout @ Centenary Square, Bradford; visit the Khidmat Centre & participate in a workshop run by Near Neighbours (participate with representatives from Near Neighbours & Better Start Bradford) @ the Khidmat Centre, Bradford]
Jan.15 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex & Sophie Ctss of Wessex hold a Thank You Dinner for The Earl + Countess of Wessex Charitable Trust @ Bagshot Park
Jan.15 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a Luncheon for the Royal Yachting Association @ Goldsmith’s Hall, London
Jan.15 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits the Metropolitan Police Service Special Escort Group Headquarters @ London
Jan.15 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal receives Professor Clive Mulholland upon relinquishing his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Highlands + Islands & Professor Crichton Lang upon assuming the appointment
Jan.15 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends a Dinner for the National Coastwatch Institution (attends a 25th Anniversary Reception) @ The Corporation of Trinity House, Tower Hill, London
Jan.15 Spain: K.Felipe VI attends a meeting with Sult.Haitham bin Tarek of Oman & presents his condolences for the recent death of his predecessor, HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman @ Al Alam Palace, Muscat, Oman
Jan.15 Spain: Q.Letizia holds an audience with a representation of the Federation of Cinematographic Distributors (FEDICINE) @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid
Jan.15 Spain: Q.Letizia holds an audience with a representation of the “Fiscal Soledad Cazorla Prieto” Scholarship Fund of the Women Foundation @ the Palace of La Zarzuela, Madrid
Jan.15 Spain: Q.Letizia attends a working meeting of the Spanish Red Cross under the framework of the conference on “Gender Violence: strategy + challenges” @ the Headquarters of the Spanish Red Cross, Madrid
Jan.15 Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel visit the Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transdender, Queer + Intersex Rights (RFSL)
Jan.15 Sweden: CPss Victoria attends a memorial service for the plane that was shot down in Iran last week @ Stockholm Cathedral, Stockholm
Jan.15 Norway: CP Haakon visits the Norcem cement production company @ Brevik
Jan.15 Denmark: 48th Proclamation Anniversary of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark {1972}
THURSDAY
Jan.16: Feast Day of Pope Saint Marcellus I (Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.16 USA: National Religious Freedom Day
Jan.9-22 Switzerland: The 2020 Winter Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan.16-26 Tunisia: The 2020 African Men’s Handball Championship @ Tunisia
Jan.12-25 Hungary: The 2020 Women’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.14-26 Hungary: The 2020 Men’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.9-22 Austria/Norway/Sweden: The 2020 European Men’s Handball Championship @ Austria, Norway & Sweden
Jan.13-19 Bulgaria: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III @ Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan.16 Egypt: 68th Birthday of King Fuad II of Egypt {1952}
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.16 Serbia: CPss Katherine delivers Christmas gifts to the children @ the Drinka Pavlovic Home for Children Without Parental Care, Belgrade
Jan.16 Serbia: CPss Katherine delivers Christmas gifts to the children @ the Vasa Stajic Home for Children Without Parental Care, Belgrade
Jan.16 Serbia: CPss Katherine delivers Christmas gifts to the children & serves Christmas lunch @ the Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj Home for Children Without Parental Care, Belgrade
Jan.8-26 Thailand: The 2020 AFC U-23 Championship (Association football) @ Thailand
Jan.16 Thailand: Teachers’ Day in Thailand
Jan.16 Jordan: K.Abdullah II returns home to Jordan after a working visit to Europe
Jan.16-27 Kuwait: The 2020 Asian Men’s Handball Championship @ Kuwait City, Kuwait
Jan.16 Morocco: K.Mohammed VI hosts a dinner in honor of members of the Jewish Moroccan community @ the Cite des Alizes, Bayt Dakira, Essaouira
Jan.16 Morocco: K.Mohammed VI attends the launch of hydraulic, hydro-agricultural + drinking water projects @ Essaouira
Jan.16 Monaco: Pr.Albert II, Pss Stephanie, Louis Ducruet, Marie Ducruet & Pauline Ducruet attend the 44th International Circus Festival @ Monte-Carlo
Jan.16 Monaco: Pss Caroline attends the 2019 Awards Ceremony of the Stephane Bern Foundation for History & the Heritage-Institute of France @ the Institut de France, Paris, France
Jan.16 Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with the NATO Secretary General (Mr. Jens Stoltenberg)
Jan.16 Belgium: K.Philippe & Q.Mathilde host a New Years Reception for NATO & SHAPE @ the Royal Palace, Brussels
Jan.16 Belgium: Pss Astrid attends the Generet Prize ceremony @ the King Baudouin Foundation
Jan.16 Belgium: Pr.Laurent attends the New Year’s reception of the Military Command of the Brussels-Capital Region @ the Prince Albert Club, Brussels
Jan.16 Luxembourg: GD Henri, HGD Guillaume, HGDss Stephanie & Pss Alexandra host a New Years Reception @ the Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City
Jan.10-26 UK: The 2020 World Indoor Bowls Championship @ Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
Jan.12-19 UK: The 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) (snooker) @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.16 UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge receives Mr. Jason Knauf (Chief Executive of the Royal Foundation of The Duke + Duchess of Cambridge)
Jan.16 UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex presides over the Rugby Football League World Cup 2021 draw @ Buckingham Palace, London
Jan.16 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a Luncheon for the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain @ Coutts + Company, London
Jan.16 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex attends a performance of “Midsummer Night’s Dream” @ the Criterion Theatre, London
Jan.16 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Northern Ireland [visits The Royal Logistic Corps 152 (North Irish) Regiment @ Palace Barracks, Holywood, County Down; visits HM Prison Maghaberry @ Lisburn, County Antrim; & visits SlurryKat, Waringstown, County Down]
Jan.16 UK: George Windsor Earl of St. Andrews attends the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Sir Michael Marshall (former Chairman + President of the Air League) @ Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
Jan.16 UK: 12th Birthday of Eliza Lopes {2008}
Jan.16 Spain: K.Felipe VI receives the Presentation of Credentials @ the Royal Palace, Madrid [from: Monsignor Bernardito Cleopas Auza (Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See), Ms. Danka Savic (Ambassador of Bosnia + Herzegovina), Mr. Vincenc Mateu Zamora (Ambassador of the Principality of Andorra), Mr. Ioannis Tzovas Mourouzis (Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic), Mr. Akmal bin Che Mustafa (Malaysian Ambassador), Mr. Kenji Hiramatsu (Ambassador of Japan) & Mr. Kane Boubakar (Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania)]
Jan.16 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an audience with Varmland’s new County Governor (Georg Andren) @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Jan.16 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds audiences for 4 newly appointed ambassadors @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Jan.16 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & CPss Victoria hold an audience with Brigadier General Gabor Nagy of the Armed Forces & Camilla Asp of the Civil Protection + Preparedness Agency (MSB)
Jan.16 Sweden: Q.Silvia presents research grants from the Queen Silvia’s Anniversary Fund Foundation during a ceremony @ the Royal Palace, Stockholm
Jan.16 Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel visit the National Board of Health + Welfare @ Stockholm
Jan.16 Norway: CP Haakon holds an audience with the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Jan.16 Norway: CPss Mette-Marit greets the children that are helping Deichman Library to move children’s books to new facilities in Bjorvika (the Children’s book parade)
Jan.9-22 Denmark: CP Frederik attends the Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
FRIDAY
Jan.17: Feast Day of Saint Anthony the Great of Egypt, the Abbot / Blessing of the Animals (Eastern Orthodox Christianity & Roman Catholic)
Jan.17 USA: Birthday of First Lady Michelle Obama (1964)
Jan.17 USA: Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday
Jan.9-22 Switzerland: The 2020 Winter Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan.17 Monaco/Germany/UK/Greece: Wedding Ceremony of Stavros Niarchos & Dasha Zhukova @ St. Moritz Town Hall, followed by a Reception @ Kulm St. Moritz Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland [with attendance from: Pss Caroline of Monaco Pss of Hanover, Charlotte Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi, Pss Alexandra of Hanover, Pr.Ernst August Jr. of Hanover + Pss Ekaterina of Hanover, Pss Beatrice of York, Pr.Pavlos of Greece + Denmark CP of Greece & Pss Marie-Chantal of Greece + Denmark CPss of Greece, Pss Olympia of Greece + Denmark]
Jan.17-Feb.9 South Africa: The 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup @ South Africa
Jan.16-26 Tunisia: The 2020 African Men’s Handball Championship @ Tunisia
Jan.12-25 Hungary: The 2020 Women’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.14-26 Hungary: The 2020 Men’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.9-22 Austria/Norway/Sweden: The 2020 European Men’s Handball Championship @ Austria, Norway & Sweden
Jan.13-19 Bulgaria: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III @ Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan.17 Bulgaria: Tsr.Simeon II receives an Award of Special Distinction, the “Ambassador Jose Maria Velo de Antelo” award, from the Academy of Diplomacy of the Kingdom of Spain, during a ceremony @ the Royal Hall, the Casino Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Jan.17 France: 36th Birthday of Princess Theresa of Orleans, Countess of Dreux {1984}
Jan.17-19 Germany: The 2020 Men’s Euro-Hockey Indoor Nations Championship @ Berlin, Germany
Jan.17 Iran: 16th Birthday of Princess Farah Pahlavi of Iran {2004}
Jan.17 Romania/Albania: CPss Margarita + Pr.Radu of Romania, Pss Elena of Romania + Alexander Nixon, Pss Sofia of Romania, & CP Leka II of Albania attend the double launch of the royal books “Margareta. Three Decades of the Crown” by Sandra Gatejeanu-Gheorghe, & “Her Majesty’s World” by Alexandru Muraru + Daniel Sandru @ Carturesti Carousel, Bucharest, Romania
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.8-26 Thailand: The 2020 AFC U-23 Championship (Association football) @ Thailand
Jan.17 Jordan: 53rd Birthday of Amjad Farrah {1967}
Jan.16-27 Kuwait: The 2020 Asian Men’s Handball Championship @ Kuwait City, Kuwait
Jan.17 Morocco: K.Mohammed VI performs the Friday prayers @ the Lalla Amina Mosque, Essaouira
Jan.17 Morocco: K.Mohammed VI awards the Mohammed VI Prize to the majors of the Program to combat military illiteracy in mosques for the year 2018-2019 @ the Lalla Amina Mosque, Essaouira
Jan.17 Morocco: K.Mohammed VI consecrates the vocation of Essaouira as a city of history, art + heritage & launches the creation of a City of Arts + Culture, & inaugurates an Integrated Crafts Complex
Jan.17 Monaco: Pss Stephanie, Pauline Ducruet & Camille Gottlieb attend the 2nd Day of the 44th International Circus Festival @ Monte-Carlo
Jan.17 Netherlands: Pss Margriet makes a working visit to the Aardenburg Military Rehabilitation Center & meets the Invictus Games team @ Doorn
Jan.17 Belgium: Pr.Laurent attends the “Walking dinner” organized on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Prince Laurent Foundation @ the Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervueren
Jan.17 Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume attends the New Year’s reception of the Council of State
Jan.10-26 UK: The 2020 World Indoor Bowls Championship @ Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
Jan.12-19 UK: The 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) (snooker) @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.17 UK: Meghan Dss of Sussex visits Justice for Girls @ Vancouver, Canada
Jan.17 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Northern Ireland [visits the Workspace Group @ the Reception Centre, Draperstown, Londonderry; & visits Magee Campus & opens the Spatial Computing + Neurotechnology Innovation Hub @ Ulster University, Londonderry]
Jan.17 Spain: National Day in Minorca, Spain {1287}
Jan.17 Spain: K.Felipe VI holds a military audience with a group of colonels & ship captains @ the Royal Palace, Madrid
Jan.17 Spain: K.Felipe VI holds a military audience with a group of division generals & vice admirals @ the Royal Palace, Madrid
Jan.17 Norway: 29th Accession Anniversary of King Harald V of Norway {1991}
Jan.17 Norway: CP Haakon holds an audience with The Prime Minister
Jan.17 Norway: CP Haakon holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of Vietnam (HE Mr. Hong Cuong Nguyen)
Jan.17 Norway: CP Haakon holds an audience with the Oslo Military Society
Jan.9-22 Denmark: CP Frederik attends the Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan.17 Denmark: Pss Benedikte opens the exhibition “100 years with Denmark – Southern Jutland since the reunion” @ the Museum of Southern Jutland, Sonderborg Castle, Sonderborg
SATURDAY
Jan.18: Old Calendar Eve of Theophany (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.18: Feast Day of Saint Cyril of Alexandria (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.18: Feast Day of Saint Athanasius the Great (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.18: Feast Day of Saint Prisca (Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.18 USA: The Producers Guild Awards Ceremony (USA)
Jan.18 Chile: The 2020 Santiago ePrix (HE #3) (Formula E racing) @ the Parque O’Higgins Circuit, the Pargue O’Higgins, Santiago, Chile
Jan.9-22 Switzerland: The 2020 Winter Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan.17-Feb.9 South Africa: The 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup @ South Africa
Jan.16-26 Tunisia: The 2020 African Men’s Handball Championship @ Tunisia
Jan.12-25 Hungary: The 2020 Women’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.14-26 Hungary: The 2020 Men’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.9-22 Austria/Norway/Sweden: The 2020 European Men’s Handball Championship @ Austria, Norway & Sweden
Jan.13-19 Bulgaria: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III @ Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan.18 Bulgaria: Pr.Kiril Pr of Preslav participates in the 25th Annual Economic Forum for Central + Eastern Europe @ Vienna, Austria
Jan.17-19 Germany: The 2020 Men’s Euro-Hockey Indoor Nations Championship @ Berlin, Germany
Jan.18 Romania/Albania: CPss Margarita + Pr.Radu of Romania, Pss Elena of Romania + Alexander Nixon, Pss Sofia of Romania, & CP Leka II of Albania attend a 30th anniversary matinee gala celebration of the creation of the Margarita Royal Foundation of Romania organization @ the National Theater, Romania
Jan.18 Romania/Albania: CPss Margarita + Pr.Radu of Romania, Pss Elena of Romania, Alexander Nixon, Pss Sofia of Romania & CP Leka II of Albania attend the gala concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the return of the Royal Family to Romania @ the Romanian Athenaeum, Romania
Jan.18 Romania: CPss Margarita & Pr.Radu attend a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the return of the Royal Family to Romania, a recital of Church & Army musicians (from the Psaltic Group of the Patriarchal Cathedral & the Representative Music of the Army), & a traditional dishes tasting @ the Royal Palace
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.18 Serbia: CPss Katherine opens the 1st Winter Children’s Ball organized by the Dusko Radovic Little Theater & the Stanislav Binicki Ministry of Defense Art Ensemble in collaboration with the Princess Katherine Foundation
Jan.16-27 Kuwait: The 2020 Asian Men’s Handball Championship @ Kuwait City, Kuwait
Jan.18 UAE-Dubai: CP/Shkh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviews the results of the 2019 Government of Dubai Customer Happiness + Mystery Shopper Index Surveys
Jan.16-26 Monaco: The 44th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival @ Fontvieille, Monte Carlo
Jan.18 Monaco: Pss Stephanie, Pauline Ducruet & Camille Gottlieb attend the 3rd Day of the 44th International Circus Festival @ Monte-Carlo
Jan.18-22 Belgium: Pss Astrid visits the Damien Action projects @ Nepal
Jan.18 Belgium: 46th Birthday of Princess Claire of Belgium {1974}
Jan.18 Liechtenstein: 16th Birthday of Marie von Lattorff {2004}
Jan.12-19 UK: The 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) (snooker) @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.18 UK: It is announced from Buckingham Palace (statement from Q.Elizabeth II) that Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex will no longer retain their HRH status or perform engagements on behalf of the Queen/Royal Family. They will repay the 2.4m spent on the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their British base. This arrangement comes into effect in Spring 2020. Discussions about the couple’s security + financial costs are currently taking place in Canada with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggesting the Canadian government should cover them.
Jan.18-19 Norway: The 2020 FIL European Luge Championships @ the Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh + Luge Track, Lillehammer, Norway
Jan.18 Norway: CP Haakon attends the opening of the city of Bergen’s 950th anniversary
Jan.16-26 Tunisia: The 2020 African Men’s Handball Championship @ Tunisia
Jan.12-25 Hungary: The 2020 Women’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.14-26 Hungary: The 2020 Men’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.9-22 Austria/Norway/Sweden: The 2020 European Men’s Handball Championship @ Austria, Norway & Sweden
Jan.13-19 Bulgaria: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III @ Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan.18 Bulgaria: Pr.Kiril Pr of Preslav participates in the 25th Annual Economic Forum for Central + Eastern Europe @ Vienna, Austria
Jan.17-19 Germany: The 2020 Men’s Euro-Hockey Indoor Nations Championship @ Berlin, Germany
Jan.18 Romania/Albania: CPss Margarita + Pr.Radu of Romania, Pss Elena of Romania + Alexander Nixon, Pss Sofia of Romania, & CP Leka II of Albania attend a 30th anniversary matinee gala celebration of the creation of the Margarita Royal Foundation of Romania organization @ the National Theater, Romania
Jan.18 Romania/Albania: CPss Margarita + Pr.Radu of Romania, Pss Elena of Romania, Alexander Nixon, Pss Sofia of Romania & CP Leka II of Albania attend the gala concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the return of the Royal Family to Romania @ the Romanian Athenaeum, Romania
Jan.18 Romania: CPss Margarita & Pr.Radu attend a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the return of the Royal Family to Romania, a recital of Church & Army musicians (from the Psaltic Group of the Patriarchal Cathedral & the Representative Music of the Army), & a traditional dishes tasting @ the Royal Palace
Jan.18 Serbia: CPss Katherine opens the 1st Winter Children’s Ball organized by the Dusko Radovic Little Theater & the Stanislav Binicki Ministry of Defense Art Ensemble in collaboration with the Princess Katherine Foundation
Jan.8-26 Thailand: The 2020 AFC U-23 Championship (Association football) @ Thailand
Jan.18 Thailand: Royal Thai Armed Forces Day in Thailand {1593/2007}
Jan.16-27 Kuwait: The 2020 Asian Men’s Handball Championship @ Kuwait City, Kuwait
Jan.18 UAE-Dubai: CP/Shkh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviews the results of the 2019 Government of Dubai Customer Happiness + Mystery Shopper Index Surveys
Jan.16-26 Monaco: The 44th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival @ Fontvieille, Monte Carlo
Jan.18 Monaco: Pss Stephanie, Pauline Ducruet & Camille Gottlieb attend the 3rd Day of the 44th International Circus Festival @ Monte-Carlo
Jan.18-22 Belgium: Pss Astrid visits the Damien Action projects @ Nepal
Jan.18 Liechtenstein: 16th Birthday of Marie von Lattorff {2004}
Jan.10-26 UK: The 2020 World Indoor Bowls Championship @ Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
Jan.12-19 UK: The 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) (snooker) @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.18 UK: It is announced from Buckingham Palace (statement from Q.Elizabeth II) that Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex & Meghan Dss of Sussex will no longer retain their HRH status or perform engagements on behalf of the Queen/Royal Family. They will repay the 2.4m spent on the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their British base. This arrangement comes into effect in Spring 2020. Discussions about the couple’s security + financial costs are currently taking place in Canada with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggesting the Canadian government should cover them.
Jan.18-19 Norway: The 2020 FIL European Luge Championships @ the Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh + Luge Track, Lillehammer, Norway
Jan.18 Norway: CP Haakon attends the opening of the city of Bergen’s 950th anniversary
Jan.9-22 Denmark: CP Frederik attends the Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
SUNDAY
Jan.19: Timkat (Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity)
Jan.19: Old Calendar Theophany / Orthodox Epiphany / Feast of the Baptism Day of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Old Calendar Eastern Orthodox Christianity; Georgia, North Macedonia, etc.)
Jan.19: Feast Day of Saints Marius, Marth, Audifax + Abachum (Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.19: Feast Day of Saint Canute (Tridentine Roman Catholic)
Jan.19: World Religion Day
Jan.19 USA: The Screen Actors Guild “SAG” Awards Ceremony
Jan.9-22 Switzerland: The 2020 Winter Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
Jan.17-Feb.9 South Africa: The 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup @ South Africa
Jan.16-26 Tunisia: The 2020 African Men’s Handball Championship @ Tunisia
Jan.12-25 Hungary: The 2020 Women’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.14-26 Hungary: The 2020 Men’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.9-22 Austria/Norway/Sweden: The 2020 European Men’s Handball Championship @ Austria, Norway & Sweden
Jan.13-19 Bulgaria: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III @ Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan.19 Bulgaria: 48th Birthday of Princess Kalina of Bulgaria, Duchess of Saxony {1972}
Jan.19 Egypt: 1st Wedding Anniversary of Princess Fawzia-Latifa of Egypt & Sylvain Honoudo {2019}
Jan.17-19 Germany: The 2020 Men’s Euro-Hockey Indoor Nations Championship @ Berlin, Germany
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.19 Serbia: CP Alexander II & CPss Katherine attend the Feast of Epiphany Liturgy @ the St. Nicholas Church, Zemun
Jan.19 Serbia: CP Alexander II & CPss Katherine attend the Traditional Swimming for the Holy Cross on Epiphany @ the Danube Quay, Zemun
Jan.8-26 Thailand: The 2020 AFC U-23 Championship (Association football) @ Thailand
Jan.19 Jordan: K.Abdullah II attends a meeting with political, economic, academic + media figures @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman
Jan.19 Jordan: K.Abdullah II meets with the National Security Adviser of India (Ajit Doval) @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman [with attendance from: Pr.Faisal bin Al Hussein]
Jan.16-27 Kuwait: The 2020 Asian Men’s Handball Championship @ Kuwait City, Kuwait
Jan.19 UAE-Dubai: CP/Shkh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chairs the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Dubau Future Foundation @ the Museum of the Future, Dubai
Jan.16-26 Monaco: The 44th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival @ Fontvieille, Monte Carlo
Jan.19 Netherlands: 77th Birthday of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld {1943}
Jan.18-22 Belgium: Pss Astrid visits the Damien Action projects @ Nepal
Jan.12-19 UK: The 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) (snooker) @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.19-26 UK: The 2020 Netball Nations Cup @ England
Jan.19 UK: Q.Elizabeth II & Pr.Andrew Dk of York attend Divine Service @ St. Mary the Virgin Church, Hillington, Norfolk
Jan.19 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits Scotland [receives a visit from The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria @ Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire; & holds a Recital + Dinner for Opera Australia @ Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire]
Jan.19 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence attend a Service to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Lifeboat Disaster at Fraserburgh @ the Old Parish Church, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Jan.19 Sweden/Germany: 83rd Birthday of Princess Birgitta of Hohenzollern, Princess of Sweden {1937}
Jan.18-19 Norway: The 2020 FIL European Luge Championships @ the Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh + Luge Track, Lillehammer, Norway
Jan.16-26 Tunisia: The 2020 African Men’s Handball Championship @ Tunisia
Jan.12-25 Hungary: The 2020 Women’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.14-26 Hungary: The 2020 Men’s European Water Polo Championship @ Budapest, Hungary
Jan.9-22 Austria/Norway/Sweden: The 2020 European Men’s Handball Championship @ Austria, Norway & Sweden
Jan.13-19 Bulgaria: The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division III @ Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan.19 Bulgaria: 48th Birthday of Princess Kalina of Bulgaria, Duchess of Saxony {1972}
Jan.19 Egypt: 1st Wedding Anniversary of Princess Fawzia-Latifa of Egypt & Sylvain Honoudo {2019}
Jan.17-19 Germany: The 2020 Men’s Euro-Hockey Indoor Nations Championship @ Berlin, Germany
Jan.3-24 Russia/China: Women’s World Chess Championship 2020 @ Shanghai (China) & Vladivostok (Russia)
Jan.19 Serbia: CP Alexander II & CPss Katherine attend the Feast of Epiphany Liturgy @ the St. Nicholas Church, Zemun
Jan.19 Serbia: CP Alexander II & CPss Katherine attend the Traditional Swimming for the Holy Cross on Epiphany @ the Danube Quay, Zemun
Jan.19 Jordan: K.Abdullah II attends a meeting with political, economic, academic + media figures @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman
Jan.19 Jordan: K.Abdullah II meets with the National Security Adviser of India (Ajit Doval) @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman [with attendance from: Pr.Faisal bin Al Hussein]
Jan.19 UAE-Dubai: CP/Shkh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chairs the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Dubau Future Foundation @ the Museum of the Future, Dubai
Jan.16-26 Monaco: The 44th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival @ Fontvieille, Monte Carlo
Jan.19 Netherlands: 77th Birthday of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld {1943}
Jan.18-22 Belgium: Pss Astrid visits the Damien Action projects @ Nepal
Jan.10-26 UK: The 2020 World Indoor Bowls Championship @ Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
Jan.12-19 UK: The 2020 Masters (Triple Crown #2) (snooker) @ Alexandra Palace, London, England, UK
Jan.19-26 UK: The 2020 Netball Nations Cup @ England
Jan.19 UK: Q.Elizabeth II & Pr.Andrew Dk of York attend Divine Service @ St. Mary the Virgin Church, Hillington, Norfolk
Jan.19 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits Scotland [receives a visit from The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria @ Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire; & holds a Recital + Dinner for Opera Australia @ Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire]
Jan.19 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence attend a Service to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Lifeboat Disaster at Fraserburgh @ the Old Parish Church, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Jan.18-19 Norway: The 2020 FIL European Luge Championships @ the Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh + Luge Track, Lillehammer, Norway
Jan.9-22 Denmark: CP Frederik attends the Youth Olympics @ Lausanne, Switzerland
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