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Monday, April 19, 2021

Weekly Agenda :: Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25, 2021

MONDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.19: Feast Day of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla {Roman Catholic}

Apr.19: Feast Day of Pope Saint Leo IX {Roman Catholic}

Apr.19: Feast Day of Our Lady of Lyon {Roman Catholic} (France)

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.19: Bicycle Day

Apr.19-25: International Dark-Sky Week 2021

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.19  USA: Boston Marathon 2021 @ Boston, Massachusetts

Apr.19  USA: 246th Anniversary of The Battle of Lexington + Concord {firing of “the shot heard ‘round the world” by the British} (American Revolutionary War, 1775} 

Apr.19  USA: 28th Anniversary of the End of the 51 Day Siege in Waco, Texas, at the Branch Davidian Compound {1993} 

Apr.19  USA: National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day {1995} 

Apr.19  USA: Patriot’s Day 2021 in Maine & Massachusetts 

Apr.19  USA: Dutch-American Friendship Day 

Apr.19  USA: Pet Owners Day 

Apr.19  USA: National Hanging Out Day 

Apr.19  USA: National Poker Day 

Apr.19  USA: National Garlic Day 

Apr.19  USA: National Amaretto Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.19  Cuba: Resignation of Raul Castro as First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party {2021} 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.19  Switzerland: Sechselauten, in Zurich 

Apr.19  Uruguay: Landing of the 33 Orientals 

Apr.19  Venezuela: Declaration of Independence Day 

Apr.19  Zimbabwe: Independence Day Observed 2021 

Apr.19  Austria: 228th Birthday of Emperor Ferdinand of Austria {Mar.2, 1835-Dec.2, 1848}   {1793}

Apr.19  France: Feast Day of Our Lady of Lyon {Roman Catholic} 

Apr.19  France/Germany: 1,178th Anniversary of the Death of Judith of Bavaria, Empress Consort of the Holy Roman Empire, Queen Consort of the Franks   {843}

Apr.19  France/UK-Scotland: 463rd Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of King Francois II of France, Duke of Bretagne, Dauphin of Viennois & Mary, Queen of Scots   {1558} 

Apr.18/19  France/Austria: 251st Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Archduchess Marie Antonie (Marie Antoinette) of Austria & (future) King Louis XVI Auguste of France   {1770}

Apr.19  Italy: 569th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Federigo IV of Naples, Prince of Squillache + Altamura   {1452}

Apr.19  Portugal/Germany: 163rd Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Princess Stephanie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen & King Pedro V of Portugal   {1858} 

Apr.19  Russia/Germany: 305th Anniversary of the Wedding of Grand Duchess Catherine/Jekaterina Ivanovna of Russia & Karl Leopold, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin   {1716} 

Apr.19  Malaysia: 2nd Wedding Anniversary of Crown Prince Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra Ibni Sultan Ismail Petra of Kelantan, Tengku Mahkota Kelantan & Sofie Louise Johansson   {2019} 

Apr.19  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Caretaker Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic (Lebanon) (HE Dr. Hassan Diab) & his accompanying delegation @ the office of Al Bahr Palace

Apr.19  Eswatini: Birthday of King Mswati III 

Apr.19  Eswatini: 53rd Birthday of King Mswati III (Makhosetive Dlamini) of Swaziland   {1968}

Apr.19  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Bishop Yves Le Saux of Le Mans, France

Apr.19  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Professor Marco Impagliazzo (President of the Saint’Egidio Community)

Apr.19  Monaco: 65th Anniversary of the Religious Wedding of Rainier III, The Prince of Monaco & Grace Kelly   {1956} 

Apr.19  Monaco: 3rd Birthday of Maximilian Rainier Casiraghi   {2018} 

Apr.19  Monaco: 81st Birthday of Philippe Junot   {1940} 

Apr.19  Netherlands/Germany: 145th Anniversary of the Birthday of Prince Consort Heinrich/Hendrik of the Netherlands, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin   {1876}

Apr.19  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the presentation of credentials [from the Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (HE Ms. Aruni Ranaraja); the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand (HE Chatri Archjananun); & the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia (HE Slim Ghariani)]

Apr.19  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mr. Alexander De Croo (Prime Minister)

Apr.19  Luxembourg: 66th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg   {1955} 

Apr.19  Luxembourg/Austria: 10th Birthday of Count Leopold of Limburg-Stirum   {2011}

Apr.19  Liechtenstein: 303rd Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Maria Anna Josepha of Liechtenstein & Joseph Wenzel I, The Prince of Liechtenstein   {1718} 

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.18-24  UK: English Tourism Week 2021 

Apr.19  UK-Scotland: 631st Anniversary of the Death of Robert II, King of Scots   {1390}

Apr.19  UK/Germany: 127th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Victoria Melita of Great Britain + Ireland, Princess of Saxe-Coburg + Gotha & Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse + the Rhine   {1894} [divorced 1901]

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 

Apr.19  UK: 13th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of James Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn   {2008} 

Apr.19  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the University of Edinburgh’s Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony via video link

Apr.19  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent holds a Meeting with executives about the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol via video link

Apr.19  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends a Meeting with the President of the Republic of Guatemala (HE Alejandro Giammattei Falla) @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.19  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends a Meeting with the President of the Dominican Republic (HE Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona) @ the Royal Palace of El Pardo, Madrid

Apr.19  Spain: K.Felipe VI hosts a Dinner in honor of the President of the Republic of Guatemala (Alejandro Giammattei Falla) & the President of the Dominican Republic (Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona) @ the Royal Palace of El Pardo, Madrid

Apr.19-24  Sweden: The Stockholm Film Festival Junior 2021 @ Stockholm 

Apr.19  Sweden: 332nd Anniversary of the Death of Queen Christine/Christina of Sweden (1632-1654)   {1689}

Apr.19  Sweden: 49th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Lennart of Sweden (1909-1932), Duke of Smaland (1909-1932), Count of Wisborg (1951-2004), Prince Bernadotte (1951-2004) & Sonja Anita Maria Hauntz   {1972} 

Apr.19  Sweden: 5th Birthday of Prince Alexander of Sweden, Duke of Sodermanland   {2016}

Apr.19  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Chief of the Norwegian Army [with attendance from: CP Haakon]


TUESDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.20: Feast Day of Saint Conrad of Parzham {Roman Catholic}

Apr.20: Feast Day of Saint Agnes of Montepulciano {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.20: Feast Day of Saint Theodore {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.20: Feast Day of the Apostle Zacchaeus {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.20: UN Chinese Language Day

Apr.20-25: World Immunization Week & European Immunisation Week 2021 

Apr.19-25: International Dark-Sky Week 2021

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.20  USA: 22nd Anniversary of the Columbine High School Shooting in Littleton, Colorado {1999} 

Apr.20  USA: National Bookmobile Day 

Apr.20  USA: National Look Alike Day 

Apr.20  USA: Support Teen Literature Day 

Apr.20  USA: National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month 

Apr.20  Canada: Volunteer Recognition Day 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.20  Afghanistan: 53rd Anniversary of the Death of Queen Consort Soraya of Afghanistan   {1968}

Apr.20  Austria/Germany: 148th Anniversary of the Wedding of Archduchess Gisela of Austria, Princess Imperial of Austria, Princess Royal of Hungary + Bohemia & Prince Leopold of Bavaria   {1873} 

Apr.20  Bulgaria/Germany/Italy: 128th Anniversary of the Wedding of Crown Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Kohary [Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria (1908-1918) (The Prince of Bulgaria 1887-1908)] & Princess Marie-Louise (Maria Luisa) of Bourbon-Parma   {1893} 

Apr.20  France: 213th Anniversary of the Birthday of Emperor Louis-Napoleon III Bonaparte of the French, King of Italy   {1808}

Apr.20  France/Germany: 178th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Marie Clementine of Orleans & Prince August of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha   {1843} 

Apr.20  France/Spain: 85th Anniversary of the Birthday of Alfonso de Borbon y Dampierre, Duke of Cadiz, Duke of Anjou   {1936} 

Apr.20  Greece/Germany: 90th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Margarita of Greece + Denmark & Prince Gottfried of Hohenlohe-Langenburg   {1931}

Apr.20  Nepal: K.Gyanendra & Q.Komal are diagnosed with Covid-19, testing positive after their return from India after participating in the Maha Kumbh at Haridwar

Apr.20  Portugal: Our Lady of the Mercoles 

Apr.20  Romania: 182nd Anniversary of the Birthday of King Carol I of Romania (Prince Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen 1839-1866; The Prince of Romania 1866-1881; King of Romania 1881-1914)   {1839}

Apr.20  Russia: 61st Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia   {1960}

Apr.20  Japan: 388th Anniversary of the Birthday of Emperor Go-Komyo of Japan   {1633}

Apr.20  Jordan: K.Abdullah II attends a meeting of the Zakat Fund board @ Amman

Apr.20  Jordan: K.Abdullah II receives a phone call from the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya (Mohamed Al Menfi) @ Amman

Apr.20  Monaco: 63rd Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Prince Albert II of Monaco   {1958}

Apr.20  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a working visit to the General Intelligence + Security Service (AIVD)

Apr.20  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a working visit to the cleaning company CSU @ Uden

Apr.20  Netherlands: 13th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Magali van Vollenhoven   {2008} 

Apr.20  Belgium: K.Philippe receives the presentation of credentials during audiences [from: HE Dr. Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus (Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia); HE Mdme.Irana Venerio Fernandez (Ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua); HE Mdme. Pontso Susan Matumelo Sekatle (Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho); & HE Yvan Emilio De Jesus Ogando Lora (Ambassador of the Dominican Republic)]

Apr.20  Belgium: Q.Mathilde participates in the virtual dialogue ‘Why the UN Sustainable Development Goals matter more than ever”, organized by the European Policy Center

Apr.20  Belgium: Q.Mathilde holds virtual interviews with 4 Belgian author writers (2 French-speaking & 2 Dutch-speaking)

Apr.20  Liechtenstein: 185th Anniversary of the Death of Johann I, The Prince of Liechtenstein   {1836}

Apr.20  Liechtenstein: 22nd Birthday of Prince Georg Antonius of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg   {1999}

Apr.20  Liechtenstein: 9th Civil Wedding Anniversary of Prince Rudolf of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg & Princess Tilsin/Tilsim of Liechtenstein   {2012} 

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.18-24  UK: English Tourism Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: National Stationary Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: MS Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.20-23  UK: National Stop Snoring Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: Allergy Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.20  UK: Volunteer Recognition Day 

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 

Apr.20  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge holds a Meeting with Mr. Mark Bullingham (Chief Executive of the Football Association) via telephone

Apr.20  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal observes a Gloucestershire Constabulary Strategic Co-ordinating Group Meeting via video link

Apr.20  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester holds a Meeting with Professor Mark Compton (Lord Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem) & Mr. Paul Ndungu (Prior of the Priory in Kenya) via video link

Apr.20  UK: 43rd Wedding Anniversary of Lady Cynthia Jane Spencer & Robert Fellowes, Baron Fellowes   {1978} 

Apr.20  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the Closure of the 13th Ibero-American Business Meeting @ Andorra la Vella, Principality of Andorra

Apr.19-24  Sweden: The Stockholm Film Festival Junior 2021 @ Stockholm 

Apr.20  Sweden: 115th Anniversary of the Birthday of Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden   {1906}

Apr.20  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf digitally attends the Forum for Bioeconomics 

Apr.20  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria, Pr.Daniel & Pr.Carl Philip participate in a video chat with Sweden’s governors

Apr.20  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a digital board meeting of the Care About the Children Foundation

Apr.20  Sweden: CPss Victoria sends a video greeting to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris

Apr.20  Sweden: Pss Madeleine sends a digital greeting to the participants of My Big Day

Apr.20  Denmark: 74th Anniversary of the Death of King Christian X of Denmark   {1947}

Apr.20  Denmark: The Danish Royal Court publishes a photo of Q.Margrethe II while she’s embroidering privately, along with photos of her embroidery that will be exhibited soon

Apr.20  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives the new ambassadors from Bangladesh, Canada, Northern Macedonia, Portugal & Indonesia @ Christian VII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen

Apr.20  Denmark: CPss Mary participates in a meeting with Modrehjaelpen @ Frederik VIII’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen


WEDNESDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.21: Feast Day of Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Confessor & Doctor {Roman Catholic}

Apr.21: Feast Day of Saint Conrad {Roman Catholic}

Apr.21: Feast Day of the Institution of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception {Roman Catholic} (Spain)

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.21: Holocaust Remembrance Day / Yom Hashoah / Holocaust Memorial Day {Judaism} (Israel, etc.)

Apr.21: Ramanavami / Ram Navami / Rama Navami {Hinduism} (India)

Apr.21: Parilia Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.21: International Hemp Day

Apr.20-25: World Immunization Week & European Immunisation Week 2021 

Apr.19-25: International Dark-Sky Week 2021

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.21  USA: Administrative Professionals Day 2021 

Apr.21  USA: San Jacinto Day in Texas 

Apr.21  USA: School Librarian Day 

Apr.21  USA: National Library Day 

Apr.21  USA: National Kindergarten Day 

Apr.21  USA: Bulldogs are Beautiful Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month  

Apr.21  Falkland Islands: Queen’s Birthday 

Apr.21  India: Ramanavami / Ram Navami / Rama Navami {Hinduism} 

Apr.21  Israel: Holocaust Remembrance Day / Yom Hashoah / Holocaust Memorial Day {Judaism} 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.21  Vietnam: Hung Kings Festival 

Apr.21  Austria/Germany: 348th Anniversary of the Birthday of Wilhelmine Amalia of Brunswick-Luneburg, Empress Consort of the Holy Roman Empire, Queen Consort of the Germans, Hungary + Bohemia, Archduchess Consort of Austria   {1673}

Apr.21  Brazil: Turadentes Day 

Apr.21  France/Italy: 250th Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of King Louis XVIII Stanislav Xavier of France & Princess Josephine of Savoy   {1771} 

Apr.21  France: 60th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Isabelle of Orleans, Duchess of Guise   {1961}

Apr.21  Greece: 74th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Katharina/Katherine of Greece + Denmark & Major Richard Campbell Brandram   {1947} 

Apr.21  Italy/Austria: 232nd Anniversary of the Wedding of Archduchess Maria Theresia Johanna of Austria, Princess of Modena & King Vittorio Emanuele I of Sardinia   {1789} 

Apr.21  Italy: 153rd Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Umberto of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont & Princess Margherita of Savoy-Genoa   {1868} 

Apr.21  Italy/Spain: 6th Birthday of Princess Maria of Bourbon-Two Sicilies   {2015} 

Apr.21  Russia: Local Self-Government Day

Apr.21  Russia/Germany: 292nd Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Sophie Auguste Friederike of Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, Empress Consort Yekaterina Alexeevna of All the Russias (1761-1762), Empress + Autocrat Catherine II “the Great” of All the Russias (1762-1796)   {1729} {Old Style Date}

Apr.21  Russia: 29th Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia   {1992}

Apr.21  Serbia: CP Alexander II releases a written message on the occasion of Serbia’s upcoming Remembrance Day for the Victims of the Holocaust, Genocide & Other Victims of Fascism (on Apr.22)

Apr.21  Jordan: K.Abdullah II chairs a National Policies Council (NPC) meeting @ Amman [with attendance from: CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah, & Pr.Faisal bin Al Hussein]

Apr.21  Jordan: K.Abdullah II receives a phone call from the Chief of the Army Staff of Pakistan (Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa) @ Amman

Apr.21  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds a General Audience @ the Library of the Apostolic Palace

Apr.21  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander swears-in Prof. SJ (Sierd) Schaafsma & FR (Frits) Salomons (appointed councilors in the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands), & swears-in Mr. G. (Gerbrant) Snijders (appointed advocate general in the civil law section of the public prosecutor’s office of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands) @ Noordeinde Palace, The Hague

Apr.21  Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 9th Civil Wedding Anniversary of Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Parma, Marchioness of Sala, Duchess of Guernica & Albert Brenninkmeijer   {2012} 

Apr.21  Netherlands: 18th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Lucas van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven   {2003}

Apr.21  Belgium: 61st Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of King Philippe of the Belgians   {1960} 

Apr.21  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mr. Alain Maron (Minister of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region in charge of Climate Transition, Environment, Energy + Participatory Democracy)

Apr.21  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Ms. Hilde Crevits (Vice-Minister-President of the Flemish Government & Flemish Minister for the Economy, Innovation, Employment, Social Economy + Agriculture)

Apr.21  Luxembourg: GD Henri receives the presentation of credentials during audiences @ the Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City [from: HE Mdme. Fleur Louise Thomas (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain + Northern Ireland); HE Mr. Ivan Lekovic (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of Montenegro); HE Mdme. Frances-Galatia Lanitou Williams (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cyprus); HE Jean Omer Beriziky (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Madagascar); & HE Mdme. Hirut Zemene Kassa (Ambassador Extraordinary + Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia)]

Apr.21  Luxembourg: HGDss Stephanie meets with Mr. Christoph Wiesner (new director of the Rencontres de la Photographie d’Arles) & Mrs. Florence Reckinger (President of Letz’Arles) @ the Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City

Apr.21  Liechtenstein: 318th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Maria/Marie Elisabeth of Liechtenstein & Maximilian II, The Prince of Liechtenstein   {1703} 

Apr.21  Liechtenstein: 9th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Prince Rudolf of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg & Princess Tilsin/Tilsim of Liechtenstein   {2012} 

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.18-24  UK: English Tourism Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: National Stationary Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: MS Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.20-23  UK: National Stop Snoring Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: Allergy Awareness Week 2021

Apr.21  UK: The Queen’s Birthday 

Apr.21  UK: British National Tea Day 

Apr.21  UK: 512th Anniversary of the Death of King Henry VII of England   {1509}
 
Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.21  UK: 95th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain + Northern Ireland   {1926} 

Apr.21  UK: Buckingham Palace releases a written statement of thanks from Q.Elizabeth II to mark her 95th Birthday & share her appreciation for the good wishes she’s received

Apr.21  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge & Catherine Dss of Cambridge visit the RAF Air Cadets’ 282 Squadron & meet young people supported by The Duke of Edinburgh Award [visit Royal Air Force Cadets of 282 (East Ham) Squadron] @ Cornwell VC Cadet Centre, East London, London

Apr.21  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex holds a Meeting with Mr. Brendan Elery (Chief Executive of the Scar Free Foundation) via video link

Apr.21  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Gloucestershire [opens a Garden of Commemoration + Remembrance @ Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester; visits Wotton Lawn Hospital, Gloucester; & opens a Garden of Commemoration + Remembrance @ Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham]

Apr.21  Spain: Feast Day of the Institution of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception {Roman Catholic} 

Apr.21  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the 27th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State + Government @ Soldeu, Principality of Andorra

Apr.19-24  Sweden: The Stockholm Film Festival Junior 2021 @ Stockholm

Apr.21  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend a digital meeting with the SOM Institute

Apr.21  Sweden: CPss Victoria digitally participates in the inauguration of Stockholm Art Week & UN Innovation + Creativity Day

Apr.21  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II attends the opening of the exhibition “Auguste Rodin – Displacements” @ Glyptoteket, Copenhagen

Apr.21  Denmark: 14th Birthday of Princess Isabella of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat   {2007}

Apr.21  Denmark: The Danish Royal Court releases 3 new photos of Pss Isabella on the occasion of her 14th Birthday, taken by CPss Mary


THURSDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.22: Feast Day of Saint Adalbert of Prague {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.22: Feast Day of Saints Soter + Caius, Popes + Martyrs {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.22: Feast Day of the Relics of Saint Vsevolod {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.22: Feast Day of the Apostle Nathaniel {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.22: Earth Day / International Mother Earth Day

Apr.20-25: World Immunization Week & European Immunisation Week 2021 

Apr.19-25: International Dark-Sky Week 2021

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Apr.22  USA: Earth Day

Apr.22  USA: Take Our Daughters + Sons to Work Day 2021 

Apr.22  USA: In God We Trust Day 

Apr.22  USA: National Girl Scout Leader’s Appreciation Day 

Apr.22  USA: National Bookmobile Day 

Apr.22  USA: National Jellybean Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.22  Iceland: First Day of Summer 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021

Apr.22  Afghanistan/Iran: 296th Anniversary of the Death of Shah/King Mahmud I Hotaki, Emir of Afghanistan, Shah of Iran + Afghanistan   {1725}

 Apr.22  France: 503rd Anniversary of the Birthday of Antoine, Duke of Vendome, King of Navarre   {1518}

Apr.22  Germany: Girls’ Day 2021 – Career Information Day

Apr.22  Germany: Death of Duchess Helene of Wurttemberg on Apr.22, 2021, aged 91 years old, @ Althausen.  She was born on June 29, 1929 @ Stuttgart, as the 1st child of Duke Philipp of Wurttemberg (1893-1975) & his 2nd wife, Archduchess Rosa of Austria-Tuscany (1903-1983) [he was previously married to Rosa’s sister, Archduchess Helena of Austria-Tuscany (1903-1924), who died a few days after giving birth to the couple’s only child, Dss Marie Christine of Wurttemberg (b.1924)]. She was later joined by 5 younger siblings: Duke Ludwig of Wurttemberg (1930-2019); Dss Elisabeth of Wurttemberg (b.1933); Dss Marie Therese of Wurttemberg (b.1934); Dk Carl of Wurttemberg (b. 1936); & Duchess Marie Antoinette of Wurttemberg (1937-2004).  On Aug. 22, 1961, @ Althausen, she civilly married Marchese Federico Pallavicini (b.1924), & religiously on Aug. 23, 1961 @ Friedrichshafen [The groom had been previously married to Countess Maria Kinsky von Wchinitz + Tettau (1924-1960); they had married in 1945 & divorced in 1949 after having 1 son, Mrgrv Alexander Pallavicini (b.1946)].  Besides her husband, step-son, & siblings, she is also survived by their 4 children together: Mrkgrvn Maria Cristina Pallavicini (b.1963); Mrkgrvn Antoinetta Pallavicini (b.1964); Mrkgrvn Gabriela Pallavicini (b.1965, m. Ricardo Walter); Mrkgrv Gian-Carlo Pallavicini (b.1967, m. Pauline Haniel); & by 5 grandchildren.

Apr.22  Italy/Germany: 171st Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Ferdinando of Savoy, Duke of Genoa & Princess Maria Elisabeth of Saxony   {1850} 

Apr.22  Italy: 153rd Anniversary of the Wedding of King Umberto I of Italy (1878-1900) & Princess Margherita of Savoy   {1868} 

Apr.22  Serbia: Holocaust Remembrance Day

Apr.22  Romania: Nicolae al Romaniei visits Socks Laboratory @ Craiova

Apr.22  Russia: 174th Anniversary of the Birthday of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia   {1847}

Apr.22  Malaysia: 77th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Ahmad Shah of Malaysia (1979-1984), Sultan of Pahang & Queen Consort Hajjah Afzan of Malaysia (1979-1984), Queen/Sultanah Consort of Pahang (1974-1988)   {1944}

Apr.22  Jordan: K.Abdullah II attends a meeting with figures from a number of governorates @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman [with attendance from: CP Hussein bin Al Abdullah]

Apr.22  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with the Rev. Fr. John Connor, L.C. (Director General of the Legionaries of Christ)

Apr.22  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds a farewell audience with Mr. Liviu-Petru Zapirtan (Ambassador of Romania)

Apr.22  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Gualterio Bassetti (Archbishop of Preugia-Citta della Pieve, Italy; President of the Italian Episcopal Conference; Emeritus of Fabriano-Matelica)

Apr.22  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with the Pro Recco Waterpolo 1913 team

Apr.22  Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message to mark Earth Day

Apr.22  Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message to participants in the international “Leaders Summit on Climate”

Apr.22  Monaco: Pr.Albert II unveils the bust of the Monegasque martyr, Rene Borghini (arrested in Monaco in July 1944 for resistance, & shot on Aug. 15, 1944 in Nice, France, by the Naszis), during a tribute ceremony held @ the Grand Hemicycle of the National Council

Apr.22  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a working visit to the organization of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESF) 

Apr.22  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes an informal working visit to TU Delft under the theme of hydrogen

Apr.22  Netherlands: Q.Maxima participates in several online bilateral talks with Prime Minister Victoire Tomegah-Dogbe of Togo & government representatives of Togo

Apr.22  Belgium: K.Philippe holds an audience with Mrs. Christie Morreale (Vice-President of the Walloon Government & Minister of Employment, Training, Health, Social Action, Equal Opportunities + Women’s Rights)

Apr.22  Belgium: K.Philippe holds a virtual interview with Professor Paul De Grauwe (Doctor of Economics) who recently published “De Limieten van de Markt” (The limits of the market)

Apr.22  Belgium: Q.Mathilde visits AREA+ (a psychiatric center offering care for adolescents between 12-20 years old, part of EPSYLON’s network of psychiatric care in Brussels)

Apr.22  Luxembourg: 169th Anniversary of the Birthday of Grand Duke Guillaume IV of Luxembourg (1905-1912)   {1852}

Apr.22  Luxembourg: GD Henri & GDss Maria Teresa receive their COVID-19 vaccinations @ the Luxembourg-Limpertsberg Vaccination Center

Apr.22  Luxembourg: 4th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Prince Liam of Nassau   {2017} 

Apr.22  Luxembourg: 15th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Prince Gabriel of Nassau   {2006} 

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.18-24  UK: English Tourism Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: National Stationary Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: MS Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.20-23  UK: National Stop Snoring Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: Allergy Awareness Week 2021

Apr.22  UK: Stephen Lawrence Day 
 
Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.22  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Rt.Hon.Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister + First Lord of the Treasury) via telephone @ Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire

Apr.22  UK: Catherine Dss of Cambridge holds an Early Years Meeting

Apr.22  UK: Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Pr.Louis of Cambridge to mark his upcoming 3rd Birthday tomorrow (April 23) & to mark his 1st day at nursery (attending Willcocks Nursery School in Kensington), with the photo taken by Catherine Dss of Cambridge while arriving on his red Frog bike earlier this week

Apr.22  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex narrates a special conservation video entitled “Hope Starts Here” for African Parks, to celebrate Earth Day

Apr.22  UK: 64th Birthday of Daniel Chatto   {1957}

Apr.22  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent holds a Meeting with executives regarding Blood Cancer UK’s Coronavirus Monitoring Project, via video link

Apr.22  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent holds a Meeting for Blood Cancer UK via video link

Apr.22  Spain: 570th Anniversary of the Birthday of Queen Isabel/Isabella I “the Catholic” of Castile + Leon, Queen Consort of Aragon, Sicily + Naples   {1451}

Apr.22  Spain: K.Felipe VI, Q.Letizia, Infa Leonor Pss of Asturias & Infa Sofia visit Navantia Cartagena & attend the launch ceremony of the Submarine S-81 “Isaac Peral” @ Navantia Shipyards, Cartagena, Murcia

Apr.19-24  Sweden: The Stockholm Film Festival Junior 2021 @ Stockholm

Apr.22  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a digital meeting of HM the King’s Anniversary Fund for Youth in Sweden

Apr.22  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf opens The Thinking Hand – an annual scholarship competition for young draftsmen, via a digital speech

Apr.22  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a digital board meeting of Mentor Sweden

Apr.22  Sweden: Q.Silvia holds a digital audience with the Children’s Ombudsman (Elisabeth Dahlin)

Apr.22  Sweden: CPss Victoria attends a digital meeting with Professor Peter Wallensten (Peace + Conflict Researcher at Uppsala University)

Apr.22  Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a digital steering group meeting of Generation Pep

Apr.22  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [with attendance from: Q.Sonja & CP Haakon]

Apr.22  Denmark: CP Frederik opens the Foundation for Entrepreneurship Company Program DM in Entrepreneurship, via video greeting

Apr.22  Denmark: CPss Mary participates in UNFPA’s launch of the State of World Population report 2021 @ Gerlev Idraetshojskole, Slagelse

Apr.22  Denmark: Pss Benedikte holds a meeting of the Scout Committee @ Tusculum, Lyngby


FRIDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.23: Feast Day of Saint Adalbert {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.23: Feast Day of the Great Martyr Saint George the Trophy-Bearer / St. George’s Day {Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican} [England (UK), Bulgaria, Catalonia (Spain), Vatican City]

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.23: Feast Day of Saint Empress Alexandra {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.23: Vinalia Priora / Wine Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.23: World Book + Copyright Day

Apr.23: World Book Night

Apr.23: UN English Language Day

Apr.23: Spanish Language Day

Apr.23: International Girls in Information + Telecommunication Technologies Day 

Apr.20-25: World Immunization Week & European Immunisation Week 2021 

Apr.19-25: International Dark-Sky Week 2021

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Apr.23  USA: Army Reserves Birthday 

Apr.23  USA: National Talk Like Shakespeare Day 

Apr.23  USA: Movie Theatre Day 

Apr.23  USA: Technologies Day 

Apr.23  USA: National Lost Dogs Awareness Day 

Apr.23  USA: Celebrate Teen Literature Day 

Apr.23  USA: National Picnic Day 

Apr.23  USA: National Cherry Cheesecake Day 

Apr.23  USA: National English Muffin Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.23  Canada: Canada Book Day 

Apr.23  Colombia: Language Day

Apr.23  Kosovo: Day of Turks 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021

Apr.23  Turkey: National Sovereignty & Children’s Day 

Apr.23  Austria/Germany: 421st Anniversary of the Wedding of Emperor Ferdinand II of Austria & Maria Anna of Bavaria   {1600} 

Apr.23  Austria/Germany: 313th Anniversary of the Wedding of Emperor Karl VI of Austria, King of Spain (1703) & Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel   {1708} 

Apr.23  Bulgaria: Feast Day of the Great Martyr Saint George the Trophy-Bearer / St. George’s Day {Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican}

Apr.23  Bulgaria: Tsr.Simeon II releases a written address on the upcoming 15th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Bulgaria’s membership in the EU (which took place in Luxembourg in 2004)

Apr.23  France: 1,310th Anniversary of the Death of Childebert III “the Just”, King of the Franks   {711}

Apr.23  France: 557th Anniversary of the Birthday of Saint Joan/Jeanne of France/Valois, Queen Consort of France   {1464}

Apr.23  France/Spain: 102nd Anniversary of the Death of Maria Isabella, Countess of Paris, Infanta of Spain   {1919} 

Apr.23  Germany: German Beer Day

Apr.23  Greece/Germany: 75th Anniversary of the Civil Wedding of Princess Sofia/Sophie of Greece + Denmark, Princess of Hesse & Prince Georg Wilhelm of Hanover, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg   {1946} 

Apr.23  Italy: 699th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Pietro II of Sicily & Elisabeth of Carinthia   {1322}

Apr.23  Portugal: 836th Anniversary of the Birthday of Affonso II “the Fat”, King of Portugal + the Algarve   {1185}

Apr.23  Romania: CPss Margareta & Pr.Radu receive a delegation from the City of Lipova in Arad County

Apr.23  Jordan: 17th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan & Princess Rym Ali of Jordan   {2004} [NIKAH] 

Apr.23  Jordan: 53rd Birthday of Princess Aisha bint Al Hussein of Jordan   {1968} [TWIN]

Apr.23  Jordan: 53rd Birthday of Princess Zein bint Al Hussein of Jordan   {1968} [TWIN]

Apr.23  Morocco: K.Mohammed VI, CP Moulay El Hassan & Pr.Moulay Rachid visit the tomb of of the late HM King Mohammed V of Morocco on the occasion of the 10th day of the Holy Month of Ramadan & on the occasion of the disappearance of the Father of the Nation 

Apr.23  Vatican City: Feast Day of Saint George / St. George’s Day / St. George’s Feast  

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

Apr.23  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander & Q.Maxima preside over the national Opening/launch of the 9th edition of the “King’s Games” @ Kindcentrum Vlinderslag School, Amersfoort

Apr.23  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receivies informatuer HD Tjeenk Willink for a briefing on the state of affairs with regard to the Cabinet of the King @ Huis ten Bosch Palace

Apr.23  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a working visit to the Gelderland Valley region [attends a conversation with a number of SMEs & entrepreneurs @ Veenendaal; attend a meeting with organizations supporting entrepreneurs @ Veenendaal; & attends a meeting with regional administrations about the possibilities for knowledge sharing + cooperation between organizations @ Veenendaal]

Apr.23  Belgium/Austria: 18th 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  Luxembourg/Germany: 170th Anniversary of the Wedding of Grand Duke Adolphe/Adolf of Luxembourg (1890-1905), Duke of Nassau & Princess Adelheid of Anhalt-Dessau   {1851} 

Apr.23  Luxembourg: 2nd Anniversary of the Death of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, Prince of Nassau, Prince of Bourbon-Parma   {2019}

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.18-24  UK: English Tourism Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: National Stationary Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: MS Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.20-23  UK: National Stop Snoring Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: Allergy Awareness Week 2021

Apr.23  UK: St. George’s Day {Anglican, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox Christianity}

Apr.23  UK-England: National Day in England 

Apr.23  UK: Shakespeare Day

Apr.23  UK: National Asparagus Day

Apr.23  UK: 1,005th Anniversary of the Death of King AEthelred II “the Unready” of England   {1016}

Apr.23  UK-Scotland: 897th Anniversary of the Death of Alexander I, King of Scots   {1124}

Apr.23  UK: 870th Anniversary of the Death of Adeliza/Adelicia/Adela/Aleidis of Louvain, Queen Consort of England   {1151}

Apr.23  UK: 737th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Edward II of England   {1284}

Apr.23  UK/France: 576th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Henry VI of England & Marguerite of Anjou   {1445} 

Apr.23  UK: 360th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles II of England, Scotland + Ireland   {1661} {Old Style Date}

Apr.23  UK: 336th Anniversary of the Coronation of King James II + VII of England, Scotland + Ireland   {1685} {Old Style Date}

Apr.23  UK: 319th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Anne of England, Scotland + Ireland   {1702} {Old Style Date}
 
Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.23  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Meeting with The President of the Republic of Rwanda & Heads of Government of Antigua + Barbuda, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Christopher + Nevis, Saint Lucia & Saint Vincent + the Grenadines, via video link

Apr.23  UK: 3rd Birthday of Prince Louis of Cambridge   {2018}

Apr.23  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal holds a Meeting via video link with Mrs. Julia Scott upon relinquishing her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists & Mr. Stephen Ford upon assuming the appointment

Apr.23  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal receives Lieutenant Colonel James Eyre (Chairman of the Blues + Royals Association & Chief Executive of the British Equestrian Federation)

Apr.23  UK: 10th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Savannah Phillips   {2011} 

Apr.23  UK: 40th Birthday of Lady Gabriella (Windsor) Kingston   {1981} 

Apr.23  UK: 27th Anniversary of the Wedding of Lord Ivar Mountbatten & Penelope Anne Vere Thompson   {1994} [Separated 2010; Divorced 2011]

Apr.23  Spain: National Day in Aragon (Catalonia) / St. George’s Day / Day of Aragon {1096}

Apr.23  Spain: Castile + Leon Day, in Castile-Leon

Apr.23  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia attend the acts on the occasion of International Book Day @ the Headquarters of the Cervantes Institute, Alcala de Henares, Madrid

Apr.19-24  Sweden: The Stockholm Film Festival Junior 2021 @ Stockholm

Apr.23  Norway: K.Harald V sends a digital greeting to the annual meeting of the Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Nature

Apr.23  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Apr.23  Norway: CP Haakon sends a digital greeting to the “Young scientists” competition

Apr.23  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II & Pss Beneditke attend the opening of the Royal Collection at Koldinghus’ exhibition “Christian V – King, warrior and the anointed of God” & the exhibition “The Queen’s Embroideries” @ Koldinghus, Kolding

Apr.23  Denmark: CPss Mary participates in the official opening of Research Day 2021 @ Naturcenter Amager, Kastrup


SATURDAY

Apr.24: St. Mark’s Eve {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican} [England (UK)]

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.24: Feast Day of Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.24: Lazarus Saturday {Eastern Orthodox Christianity}

Apr.24: Feast Day of Saint Elizabeth the Wonderworker {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.24: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day / Armenian Martyrs’ Day / Memorial of the Armenian Genocide that took place in Turkey from 1915-1923 

Apr.24: World Meningitis Day

Apr.24: International Sculpture Day

Apr.24: World Day for Laboratory Animals

Apr.20-25: World Immunization Week & European Immunisation Week 2021 

Apr.19-25: International Dark-Sky Week 2021

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Apr.24  USA: Arbor Day 

Apr.24  USA: Film Independent Spirit Awards Ceremony 2021 

Apr.24  USA: National Teach Children To Save Day 

Apr.24  USA: New Kids on the Block Day 

Apr.24  USA: Fashion Revolution Day 

Apr.24  USA: Sauvignon Blanc Day 

Apr.24  USA: National Pigs in a Blanket Day 
 
Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.24  Armenia: Genocide Remembrance Day 

Apr.24  Armenia: Citizens’ Day 

Apr.24  Argentina: Action Day for Tolerance + Respect between People 

Apr.24  Chile: Children’s Day 

Apr.24  Ireland: The Easter Rising Commemoration {1916}

Apr.24  Niger: Concord Day 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021

Apr.24  Austria/Germany: 167th Anniversary of the Wedding of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, Apostolic King of Hungary, King of Bohemia, Croatia, Galicia + Lodomeria, Grand Duke of Cracow & Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria, Princess of Bavaria   {1854} 

Apr.24  France: 518th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Henry II of Navarre   {1503}

Apr.24  France/UK-Scotland: 463rd Anniversary of the In-Person Wedding of King Francois II of France, Duke of Bretagne, Dauphin of Viennois & Mary, Queen of Scots   {1558} 

Apr.24  France: 251st Anniversary of the Wedding of Louise Marie Therese Bathilde of France & Louis Henri Joseph of France, Duke of Bourbon, Prince of Conde   {1770} 

Apr.24  France/Italy: 205th Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Charles Ferdinand of France, Duke of Berry & Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies   {1816} 

Apr.24  Greece/Germany: 75th Anniversary of the Religious Wedding of Princess Sofia/Sophie of Greece + Denmark, Princess of Hesse & Prince Georg Wilhelm of Hanover, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg   {1946} 

Apr.24  Greece/Germany: 40th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Margarita of Greece + Denmark, Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg   {1981}

Apr.24  Italy/Serbia: Pr.Emmanuele-Filiberto of Savoy Pr. of Venice + Piedmont, Pr.Serge of Yugoslavia & Pr.Michel of Yugoslavia attend The Historic Monaco Grand Prix @ Monaco

Apr.24  Nepal: Loktantra Diwas

Apr.24  Nepal: K.Gyanendra, Q.Komal & Pss Prerana are admitted to Norvic International Hospital with Covid-19 @ Kathmandu

Apr.24  Romania: CPss Margareta sends a video message on the occasion of the Holiday of Flowers

Apr.24  Cambodia: 117th Anniversary of the Death of King Norodom I of Cambodia (1860-1904)   {1904}

Apr.24  Cambodia: 80th Anniversary of the Death of King Sisowath Monivong of Cambodia (1927-1941)   {1941}

Apr.24  Jordan: 38th Birthday of Princess Iman bint Al Hussein of Jordan   {1983}

Apr.24  Qatar: 13th 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: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Marcello Semerano (Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints)

Apr.24  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S. (Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops)

Apr.24  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Ms. Elliette del Carmen Ortega Sotomayor (Ambassador of Nicaragua to the Holy See) & receives the presentation of her credential letters

Apr.24  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with The Rev. Msgr. Brian Edwin Ferme (Secretary of the Council for the Economy)

Apr.24  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Mario Grech (Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops)

Apr.24  Vatican City: 16th Inauguration Anniversary of Pope-Emeritus Benedict XVI   {2005}

Apr.24  Monaco: Pr.Albert II visits the Historic Grand Prix Circuit  of the Monaco Grand Prix for the upcoming launch of the Monaco Grand Prix 

Apr.24  Netherlands: 438th Anniversary of the Wedding of William “the Silent”, Count of Nassau, Katzenelnbogen, Vianden + Diez, Prince of Orange, Lord of Breda, de Laek, etc., Stattholder of Holland, Seeland + Utrecht & Louise de Coligny   {1583} 

Apr.24  Netherlands: 17th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Johan Friso of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg & Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau   {2004} 

Apr.24  Netherlands: Pss Margriet announces the winners of the final of the Princess Christina Classical Competition via a video recording

Apr.24  Netherlands/Bourbon-Parma: 5th Birthday of Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Parma, Prince of Piacenza, Prince of Asturias   {2016}

Apr.24  Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume participates in a virtual meeting with young international scouts 

Apr.24  Luxembourg: Pss Alexandra sends a video message on the closing day of Televie 2021, to thank donors for their contributions in favor of research against cancer + leukemia

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.18-24  UK: English Tourism Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: National Stationary Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: MS Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: Allergy Awareness Week 2021

Apr.24  UK-England: St. Mark’s Eve {Western Christianity, Roman Catholic, Anglican}

Apr.24  UK: National Rope Skipping Day

Apr.24  UK-Scotland/France: 463rd Anniversary of the In-Person Wedding of King Francois II of France, Duke of Bretagne, Dauphin of Viennois & Mary, Queen of Scots   {1558} 

Apr.24  UK: 35th Anniversary of the Death of Bessie Wallis (Warfield) Spencer Simpson, Duchess Consort of Windsor   {1986}

Apr.24  UK: a new photo portrait of Camilla Dss of Cornwall is released to mark season 2 of her online book club

Apr.24  UK: 17th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor   {2004} 

Apr.24  UK: 58th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Alexandra of Kent & Sir Angus Ogilvy   {1963} 

Apr.19-24  Sweden: The Stockholm Film Festival Junior 2021 @ Stockholm

Apr.24  Sweden: Pr.Daniel sends a digital greeting in connection with the Swedish Basketball Association’s event ‘Basketforum’


SUNDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.25: Feast Day of Our Lady of the Valley {Roman Catholic}

Apr.25: Major Rogation Day / Rogation Mass {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.25: Feast Day of Saint Mark the Apostle + Evangelist {Eastern Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic} [Venice (Italy)]

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.25: Palm Sunday / Flowery Sunday / Holy Week Begins / Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem {Eastern Orthodox Christianity}

Apr.25: Mahavir Jayanti / Janma Kalyanak {Hinduism} (India)

Apr.25: Robigalia Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.25: Cuckoo Day {Medieval Europe}

Apr.25: World Malaria Day

Apr.25: DNA Day

Apr.25: International Marconi Day

Apr.25: World Penguin Day

Apr.25: World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

Apr.25: International Sculpture Day

Apr.25: World Healing Day

Apr.25: International Bookstore Day

Apr.25: ANZAC Day (Australia, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Tonga, & the British Commonwealth)

Apr.20-25: World Immunization Week & European Immunisation Week 2021 

Apr.19-25: International Dark-Sky Week 2021

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Apr.25  USA: The 93rd Academy Awards (Oscars) Ceremony 2021 @ Los Angeles, CA 

Apr.25  USA: Red Hat Society Day 

Apr.25  USA: Eeyore’s Birthday 

Apr.25  USA: Hairstylist Appreciation Day 

Apr.25  USA: National Dance Day 

Apr.25  USA: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 

Apr.25  USA: DNA Day 

Apr.25  USA: National Telephone Day 

Apr.25  USA: National Pool Opening Day 

Apr.25  USA: National Rebuilding Day 

Apr.25  USA: National Dissertation Day 

Apr.25  USA: National Hug a Plumber Day 

Apr.25  USA: National Mani-Pedi Day 

Apr.25  USA: Save the Frogs Day 

Apr.25  USA: National Zucchini Bread Day 

 Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.25  Armenia: Citizens’ Day 

Apr.25  Australia: ANZAC Day

Apr.25  Colombia: Children’s Day 

Apr.25  Cook Islands: ANZAC Day 

Apr.25  India: Mahavir Jayanti / Janma Kalyanak {Hinduism}

Apr.25  New Zealand: ANZAC Day

Apr.25  North Korea: Chosun People’s Army Foundation Day 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021

Apr.25  Tonga: ANZAC Day

Apr.25  Turkmenistan: Turkmen Racing Horse Festival 2021

Apr.25  Afghanistan: 61st Anniversary of the Death of King Amanullah Khan of Afghanistan (Emir of Afghanistan 1919-1926; King of Afghanistan 1926-1929)   {1960}

Apr.25  Albania: The 2021 Albanian Parliamentary Elections

Apr.25  Bulgaria: Tsr.Simeon II attends the Holy Liturgy for the solemn entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) @ the St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral

Apr.25  Bulgaria: 13th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Simeon Munoz y de Bulgaria   {2008} 

Apr.25  Egypt: Sinai Liberation Day 

Apr.25  France: 47th Birthday of Prince Louis Alphonse (Luis Alfonso) of Bourbon, Duke of Anjou   {1974}

Apr.25  Germany: 793rd Anniversary of the Death of (Yolande of Brienne) Isabella II, Queen of Jerusalem, Holy Roman Empress, Queen Consort of Germany, Queen Consort of Sicily   {1228}

Apr.25  Italy: The Feast of St. Mark  / Feast Day of Saint Mark the Apostle + Evangelist, in Venice {Eastern Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic} 

Apr.25  Italy: Liberation Day {1945} 

Apr.25  Italy/Austria: 232nd Anniversary of the Wedding of King Vittorio Emanuele I of Sardinia & Archduchess Maria Teresa of Austria-Este   {1789} 

Apr.25  Portugal: Liberty Day 

Apr.25  Portugal/Brazil/Spain: 246th Anniversary of the Birthday of Queen Consort Carlota Joaquina of Portugal + the Algarves, Empress Consort of Brazil, Infanta of Spain   {1775}

Apr.25  Tonga: 119th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Consort Lavinia of Tonga   {1902}

Apr.25  Japan: E.Naruhito & Emprss Masako attend the 15th Midori Academic Award ceremony (Reiwa) @ the Parliamentary Museum, Tokyo

Apr.25  Jordan: K.Abdullah II meets with a group of volunteers + social entrepreneurs @ Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman

Apr.25  Jordan: 80th Birthday of Princess Muna (AntoinetteToni”) al-Hussein of Jordan   {1941}

Apr.25  Qatar: Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Iranian Foreign Minister (HE Mohammad Javad Zarif) & his accompanying delegation @ Al-Bahr Palace

Apr.25  Qatar: 13th 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  Eswatini: National Flag Day 

Apr.25  Eswatini: 35th Coronation Anniversary of King Mswati III of Eswatini   {1986}

Apr.25  Vatican City: Pope Francis presides over a Holy Mass with Priestly Ordinations @ St. Peter’s Basilica

Apr.25  Vatican City: Pope Francis gives a Regina Caeli prayer on the occasion of Good Shepherd Sunday (the 4th Sunday of Easter) from the balcony @ Saint Peter’s Square

Apr.25  Belgium/Germany: 154th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Philippe of Belgium, Count of Flanders, Prince of Saxe-Coburg + Gotha & Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen   {1867} 

Apr.25  Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume attends the 1st concert of the Luxembourg Chamber Orchestra (OCL) @ the Philharmonie Luxembourg, Luxembourg City

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.20-25  UK: National Stationary Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: MS Awareness Week 2021 

Apr.20-25  UK: Allergy Awareness Week 2021

Apr.25  UK-British Commonwealth: ANZAC Day (Australia, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Tonga, & the British Commonwealth)

Apr.25  UK: 737th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Edward II “of Caernarfon” of England, Duke of Aquitaine, Lord of Ireland, Count of Ponthieu   {1284}

Apr.25  UK/Germany: 178th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Alice of Great Britain + Ireland, Grand Duchess Consort of Hesse + the Rhine   {1843}

Apr.25  UK: 124th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary of Great Britain + Ireland, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood   {1897}

Apr.25  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence attend the ANZAC Day Dawn Service @ Hyde Park Corner, London

Apr.25  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal & Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence attend the ANZAC Day Service of Commemoration + Thanksgiving @ Westminster Abbey, London

Apr.25  Spain: 826th Anniversary of the Death (Ramon) King Alfonso II of Aragon, Count of Barcelona, Girona, Osona, Besalu, Cerdagne, Roussillon + Provence   {1195}

Apr.25  Spain: 726th Anniversary of the Death of King Sancho IV “el Bravo” of Castile + Leon   {1295}

Apr.25  Denmark-Faroe Islands: Flag Day in the Faroe Islands {1940} 

Apr.25  Denmark: 784th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Abel of Denmark & Mechtild von Holstein   {1237}

Apr.25  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II & Pr.Christian attend a Sunday service @ Asminderod Church, near Fredensborg

Monday, April 12, 2021

Weekly Agenda :: Monday, April 12 - Sunday, April 18, 2021

MONDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12: Feast Day of Saint Teresa of Los Andes {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12: Feast Day of Saint Sabbas {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12: Feast Day of Our Lady of Charity {Roman Catholic} (Cuba)

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.12: Feast Day of the Venerable Athanasia {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.12: Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse

Apr.12: International Day for Street Children

Apr.12: International Day of Human Space Flight / Cosmonautics Day

Apr.12: Equal Pay Day

Apr.10-15: World Homeopathy Awareness Week

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month 

Apr.12  USA: 76th Anniversary of the Death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt {1945} 

Apr.12  USA: 121st Anniversary of Puerto Rico becoming a U.S. Territory, by an Act of Congress {1900} 

Apr.12  USA: National Licorice Day 

Apr.12  USA: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month 

Apr.12  Bolivia: Children’s Day 

Apr.12  Costa Rica: Battle of Rivas 

Apr.12  Cuba: Feast Day of Our Lady of Charity {Roman Catholic} 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.12  France: 765th Anniversary of the Death of Margaret of Bourbon, Countess of Champagne, Queen Consort of Navarre   {1256}

Apr.12  Italy/Spain: 271st Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Infanta Maria Antonieta Fernanda of Spain & King Vittorio Amedeo III of Sardinia   {1750} [PROXY] 

Apr.12  Italy/Austria: 179th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy-Carignano [King Vittorio Emanuele II of Sardinia (1849-1861), King of Italy (1861-1878)] & Archduchess Adelheid of Austria   {1842} 

Apr.12  Russia: 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin Becoming the 1st Person in Space {1961} / Yuri’s Night 

Apr.12  Russia: Cosmonautics Day in Russia

Apr.12  Russia: GDss Maria Vladimirovna & GD George Mikhailovich send their combined condolences to Q.Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.12  Serbia: CP Alexander II releases a written message to extend his warmest wishes for the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, to the Islamic Community

Apr.5-12  Brunei: 6th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei & Dayangku Raabiatul Adawiyyah Binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah   {2015}

Apr.12  Cambodia: 69th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia (1941-1955 as King; 1953-1970 as a ruler in one form or another; 1993-2004 as King) & Paule-Monique Izzi (Queen Consort Monique/Norodom Monineath of Cambodia; Queen Mother of Cambodia) {1952} [1st wedding] 

Apr.12  Jordan/Qatar: K.Abdullah II of Jordan participates in a phone call with Emir/Shkh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to exchange best wishes on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan

Apr.12  Jordan: K.Abdullah II receives the UK Chief of Defense Staff’s Senior Adviser to the Middle East + North Africa (Air Marshal Martin Simpson) @ Amman

Apr.12  Jordan/Bahrain: K.Abdullah II of Jordan exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with K.Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain

Apr.12  Jordan: K.Abdullah II exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt

Apr.12  Jordan: K.Abdullah II exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with President Barham Salih of Iraq

Apr.12  Jordan/Kuwait: K.Abdullah II of Jordan exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with Emir/Shkh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait

Apr.12  Jordan/Bahrain: K.Abdullah II of Jordan exchanges Ramadan wishes via a phone call with CP Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain

Apr.12  Jordan/UAE-Abu Dhabi: K.Abdullah II of Jordan participates in a phone call with CP/Shkh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi for an exchange of Ramadan wishes

Apr.12  Jordan: 44th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Alia bint Al Hussein of Jordan & Lieutenant-Colonel Nasser Wasfi Mirza   {1977} [divorced 1988]

Apr.12  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Antoine Camilleri (Titular of Skalholt, Apostolic Nuncio in Ethiopia + Djibouti, Apostolic Delegate in Somalia, & Holy See Special Representative at the African Union)

Apr.12  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re (Dean of the College of Cardinals)

Apr.12  Monaco: 6th Birthday of India Casiraghi   {2015}

Apr.12  Belgium: 18th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Laurent of Belgium & Princess Claire of Belgium  {2003} 

Apr.12  Luxembourg/Germany: 100th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Sophie of Luxembourg, Princess of Nassau-Weilburg & Prince Ernst Heinrich of Saxony, Duke of Saxony   {1921} 

Apr.12  Liechtenstein: 229th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Johann I of Liechtenstein (1805-1836) & Landgravine Josephine Sophie of Furstenberg-Weitra   {1792} 

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021 

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.12  UK: Buckingham Palace releases photos of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, showing his passion for conservation, wildlife + the environment

Apr.12  UK: Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge releases a written statement in tribute to his late grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, including a photo of Prince Philip with Pr.George of Cambridge, taken in 2015 in Norfolk by Catherine Dss of Cambridge

Apr.12  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex releases a written statement in tribute to his grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.11/12  Spain: 466th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Juana/Joanna “the Mad” of Castile, Leon, Aragon, Sicily, Valencia, Majorca + Naples, Countess of Barcelona, Roussillon + Cerdagne   {1555}

Apr.12  Spain: Q.Letizia attends the Tribute to Clara Campoanor @ the Congress of Deputies, Madrid

Apr.12  Spain: Q.Sofia attends a meeting via videoconference with the Spanish Parkinson’s Federation, on the occasion of World Parkinson’s Day @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.12  Sweden: 854th Anniversary of the Death of Karl Sverkerson, King of Sweden   {1167}

Apr.12  Sweden: 250th Anniversary of the Death of King Adolf Frederik of Sweden   {1771}

Apr.12  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & CPss Victoria attend a digital meeting with representatives from Keep Sweden Clean

Apr.12  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel participate in the digital webinar of the launch of the Generation Pep Report 2021

Apr.12  Sweden: Pr.Daniel attends a digital meeting with representatives from the Swedish Basketball Association

Apr.12  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Chief of Defense [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Apr.12  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Professor Brit Salbu (appointed Officer of the Order of St. Olav)

Apr.12  Denmark/Norway: 444th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Christian IV of Denmark + Norway   {1577}


TUESDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.13: Feast Day of Pope Saint Martin I {Roman Catholic}

Apr.13: Feast Day of Blessed Ida {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.13: Feast Day of Saint Hermenegild, Martyr {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.13: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} (Afghanistan, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Jordan, Malaysia, Maldives, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UK, USA)

Apr.13: Hindi New Year {Hinduism}

Apr.13: Ramayana {Hinduism}

Apr.13: Ougadi / Ugaadi {Hinduism} (Mauritius)

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.13: Dyngus Day

Apr.13: International Creativity + Innovation Day

Apr.10-15: World Homeopathy Awareness Week

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.13  USA: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  USA: 278th Anniversary of President Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday {1743} / National Thomas Jefferson Day 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.13  USA: Plant Appreciation Day 

Apr.13  USA: National Scrabble Day 

Apr.13  USA: Peeps Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.13  Canada: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Australia: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  India: Chaitra Sukhladi 

Apr.13  Laos: Laotian New Year 

Apr.13  Maldives: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Mauritius: Ougadi / Ugaadi {Hinduism} 

Apr.13  Slovakia: Unfairly Prosecuted Persons Day 

Apr.13  South Africa: Family Day 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.13  Sri Lanka: Sinhala & Tamil New Year’s Eve 

Apr.13  Afghanistan: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam}

Apr.13  Austria/Italy: 214th Anniversary of the Death of Empress Consort Maria Teresa of the Holy Roman Empire, Queen Consort of the Romans, Archduchess Consort of Austria, Queen Consort of Hungary + Bohemia, Empress Consort of Austria, Princess of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (Naples + Sicily)   {1807}

Apr.13  France/Italy: 502nd Anniversary of the Birthday of Catherine/Caterina de’ Medici, Queen Consort of France   {1519}

Apr.13  Germany: 910th Anniversary of the Coronation of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor   {1111}

Apr.13  Nepal: K.Gyanendra sends a message on the occasion of the Nepalese New Year 2078

Apr.13  Russia: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Russia: GD George Mikhailovich receives an award as a guest of honor of the 5th Anniversary of the International Alliance of Strategic Projects BRICS

Apr.13  Brunei: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Malaysia: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13-15  Thailand: Songkran / The Water-Splashing Festival / Beginning of Buddhist New Year / Songkran Festival / Traditional Thai New Year

Apr.13  Jordan: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in a phone call with the President of the Ukraine (Volodymyr Zelensky)

Apr.13  Jordan/UK: K.Abdullah II of Jordan expresses condolences to Pr.Charles Pr of Wales over the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during a phone call @ Amman

Apr.13  Jordan: K.Abdullah II participates in a phone call with the Prime Minister of the UK (Boris Johnson)

Apr.13  Jordan: Wedding of Prince Nayef bin Asem bin Nayef of Jordan & Sharifa Farah bint Nasser Al Luhaymaq 

Apr.13  Saudi Arabia: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  UAE: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.13  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a working visit to the Van Weel-Bethesda Hospital @ Dirksland

Apr.13  Netherlands: Q.Maxima makes a digital working visit to the national Student InzetopSchool platform in The Hague

Apr.13  Netherlands: 12th Birthday of Isabel Guillermo   {2009} 

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021 

Apr.13  UK: Ramadan begins / 1st Day of Ramadan {Islam} 

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.13  UK: Buckingham Palace shares a short film as tribute from Officers at Britannia Royal Naval College & showing The Duke of Edinburgh’s career + connections with the Royal Navy

Apr.13  UK: Q.Elizabeth II holds an audience with The Earl Peel as he delivers up his Wand + Insignia of Office as Lord Chamberlain & the Badge of Chancellor of the Royal Victorian Order, & takes leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Lord Chamberlain as HM invests him with the Royal Victorian Chain

Apr.13  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s Spring Conference via video link

Apr.13  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia hold an audience with Mr. Hugh Elliott (Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain + Northern Ireland to Spain) @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.13  Spain: K.Felipe VI & Q.Letizia attend the Presentation of the new IFEMA brand @ the IFEMA Municipal Palace, Madrid

Apr.13  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend a digital meeting with the Global Child Forum Secretary General (Cajsa Wiking) & the Chairman (Annette Brodin Rampe)

Apr.13  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend a digital meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Developments in Asia + Southeast Asia

Apr.13  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a digital meeting with the Young Leadership Foundation’s Operation Manager (Rebecca Sundberg)

Apr.13  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel participate in a digital organizational visit to Hello World, with the Crown Princess Couple’s Foundation


WEDNESDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.14: Feast Day of Blessed Peter Gonzalez {Roman Catholic}

Apr.14: Feast Day of Saint Justin Martyr {Roman Catholic}

Apr.14: Feast Day of Saints Valerian, Tiburtius + Maximus, Martyrs {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.14: Feast Day of Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome {Eastern Orthodox Christianity}

Apr.14: Yom HaZikaron {Judaism} (Israel)

Apr.14: Baisakhi / Vaisakhi {Sikh} (India, Pakistan)

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.10-15: World Homeopathy Awareness Week

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.14  USA: 156th Anniversary of the Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC {1865} 

Apr.14  USA: Air Force Reserve Birthday 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.14  USA: National Pan American Day 

Apr.14  USA: National Ex Spouse Day 

Apr.14  USA: National Gardening Day 

Apr.14  USA: National Dolphin Day 

Apr.14  USA: Dictionary Day 

Apr.14  USA: National Perfume Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month 

Apr.14  Bangladesh: Bengali New Year 

Apr.14  Honduras: America Day 

Apr.14  India: Baisakhi / Vaisakhi {Sikh} 

Apr.14  India: Mesadi 

Apr.14  India: Ambedkar Jayanti 

Apr.14  Israel: Yom HaZikaron {Judaism} 

Apr.14-16  Laos: Lao New Year 2021 / Songkran / Bun Pi Mai / Buddhist New Year  

Apr.14  Pakistan: Baisakhi / Vaisakhi {Sikh} 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.14  South Korea: Black Day / Single People’s Day 

Apr.14  Sri Lanka: Sinhala & Tamil New Year’s Day

Apr.14  Germany: 830th Anniversary of the Coronation of Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor   {1191}

Apr.14  Germany: Pr.Georg Friedrich of Prussia & Pss Sophie of Prussia Pss of Isenburg lay a wreath at the resting place of the German Empress Auguste Viktoria (d. Apr. 11, 1921) & attend a religious service to commemorate the centenary of her death @ the Antique Temple, Potsdam

Apr.14  Greece/Italy: 47th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Irene/Yriniy of Greece + Denmark, Princess of Savoy, Duchess Consort of Aosta, Queen Consort of Croatia (1941-1943)   {1974}

Apr.14  Nepal: Nepali New Year 

Apr.14  Romania: CPss Margareta & Pr.Radu host an evening dedicated to the Romanian Military @ the Elisabeta Palace

Apr.14  Russia: 519th Anniversary of the Coronation of Tsar Ivan III of Russia   {1502}

Apr.14  Russia: 519th Anniversary of the Coronation of Tsar Vasili III of Russia   {1502}

Apr.14  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Q.Jetsun Pema, CP Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck & Pr.Ugyen Wangchuck arrive in Thimphu after concluding their Royal Tour of the eastern dzongkhags of Bhutan [with attendance from: Q.-Mother Tshering Yangdoen Wangchuck, Pr.Jigme Dorji Wangchuck & Ashi Yeatso Lhamo]

Apr.14  Bhutan: 35th Birthday of Prince Dasho Jigme Dorji Wangchuck of Bhutan   {1986} 

Apr.14-16  Cambodia: Khmer New Year 

Apr.14  Cambodia: Cambodian New Year 

Apr.14  Japan: 280th Anniversary of the Birthday of Emperor Momozono of Japan   {1741}

Apr.13-15  Thailand: Songkran / The Water-Splashing Festival / Beginning of Buddhist New Year / Songkran Festival / Traditional Thai New Year

Apr.14  Thailand: Family Day 

Apr.14  Jordan: 41st Wedding Anniversary of Princess Basma bint Talal of Jordan & H.E. Sayyid Walid al-Kurdi   {1980}

Apr.14  UAE-Abu Dhabi/Dubai: Emir/Shkh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai chairs The Cabinet @ Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi [with attendance from: Shkh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi & Shkh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi]

Apr.14  Eswatini: 14th Wedding Anniversary of King Mswati III of Eswatini & Phindie (Phindile) Nkambule (after marriage Inkhosikati LaNkambule of Eswatini)    {2007}

Apr.14  Morocco: K.Mohammed VI chairs the launching ceremony of the implementation of the project for the generalization of social protection & the signing of the 1st related conventions @ the Royal Palace of Fez, Fez

Apr.14  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds a General Audience @ the Library of the Vatican Apostolic Palace

Apr.14  Monaco: Pr.Albert II meets Mr. Charles Leclerc (the Monegasque driver for Ferrari) @ the Car Collection of HSH The Prince of Monaco

Apr.14  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander participates in an online discussion with Governor George-Wout of Curaco, the Head of the Epidemiology + Research Department of the Department of Medicine + Health Affairs, the person responsible for the vaccination campaign in Curacao & the Director of Curacao Medical Center

Apr.14-15  Luxembourg: The Grand Ducal Court publishes photos of the interiors of the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City

Apr.14  Liechtenstein: 81st Birthday of Marie Aglae, The Princess of Liechtenstein, Countess Kinsky of Wchinitz + Tettau   {1940}

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.14  UK: 164th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Beatrice of Great Britain + Ireland, Princess Heinrich/Henry of Battenberg   {1857} 

Apr.14  UK: 147th Anniversary of the Birthday of Prince Alexander of Teck (later Alexander Cambridge, Earl of Athlone)   {1874}

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.14  UK: Buckingham Palace releases photos of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh showing his commitment to the Commonwealth [some photos featuring: Q.Elizabeth II]

Apr.14  UK: Buckingham Palace releases new photos of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with his family. 1 is an informal photo taken in 2015 @ Balmoral Castle, Scotland [including: Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Catherine Dss of Cambridge, Pr.George of Cambridge & Pss Charlotte of Cambridge].  The next photo was taken by Catherine Dss of Cambridge in 2018 showing the couple with 7 of their great-grandchildren [including: Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.George of Cambridge, Pss Charlotte of Cambridge, Pr.Louis of Cambridge, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Mia Tindall & Lena Tindall]

Apr.14  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall release 2 photos “remembering The Duke of Edinburgh as a much-loved Father & Father-in-Law”, the 1st photo shows the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with Pr.Charles Pr of Wales during a polo match.  The 2nd photo shows Prince Philip with Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall 

Apr.14  UK: Buckingham Palace releases a photo of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex, taken at a Trooping of the Colour balcony appearance

Apr.14  UK: Pss Eugenie of York shares a tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on her Instagram account, including a photo of him with herself & Pss Beatrice of York

Apr.14  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits the Royal Victoria Yacht Club & meets with members of the Royal Yacht Squadron @ Cowes, the Isle of Wight

Apr.14  Spain: Sermon of the Tortillas, in Teruel 

Apr.14  Spain: 817th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Enrique I of Castile   {1204}

Apr.14  Spain/Portugal: 443rd Anniversary of the Birthday of King Felipe III of Spain + Portugal, Duke of Milan   {1578}

Apr.14  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with the Permanent Commission of the 3rd Sector Platform @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.14  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with the Board of Directors of Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.14  Spain: K.Felipe VI holds an audience with a representation of the Spanish Business Council for Sustainable Development @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.14  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a digital board meeting of the Young Leadership Foundation

Apr.14  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends a digital meeting with Mentor

Apr.14  Sweden: Pr.Daniel participates in a digital meeting to meet new students + mentors in the Prince Daniel’s Fellowship’s mentor program

Apr.14  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II holds a farewell audience with the Ambassador of Lithuania @ Christian IX’s Palace, Amalienborg, Copenhagen

Apr.14  Denmark: 10th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Prince Vincent of Denmark, Count of Monpezat   {2011} [TWIN] 

Apr.14  Denmark: 10th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Princess Josephine of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat   {2011} [TWIN] 


THURSDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.15: Feast Day of Blessed Caesar de Bus {Roman Catholic}

Apr.15: Feast Day of Saints Basilissa + Anastasia {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.15: 5th Thursday of Lent – The Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.15: Feast Day of Saint Leonidas of Athens {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.15: Feast Day of Martyr Sabbas the Goth {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.15: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} (Australia, Canada, Israel, UK, USA)

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.15: Fordicidia Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.15: Celtic Tree Month Saille (Willow) Begins {Celtic Pagan}

Apr.15: Day of Dialogue

Apr.15: World Art Day

Apr.15: Universal Day of Culture

Apr.15: International Microvolunteering Day 2021

Apr.10-15: World Homeopathy Awareness Week

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.15  USA: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.15  USA: Tax Day 2021 

Apr.15  USA: 156th Anniversary of the Death of President Abraham Lincoln {1865} 

Apr.15  USA: National Titanic Remembrance Day 

Apr.15  USA: One Boston Day 

Apr.15  USA: Jackie Robinson Day 

Apr.15  USA: Father Damien Day in Hawaii 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.15  USA: National American Sign Language Day 

Apr.15  USA: National Bookmobile Day 

Apr.15  USA: McDonald’s Day 

Apr.15  USA: National Glazed Spiral Ham Day 

Apr.15  USA: Banana Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.15  Canada: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.15  Australia: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.15  India: Bahag Bihu / Vaisakhadi 

Apr.15  Israel: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.14-16  Laos: Lao New Year 2021 / Songkran / Bun Pi Mai / Buddhist New Year  

Apr.15  North Korea: Birth Date of Kim Il Sung 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.15  South Korea: National Assembly Election Day 2021

Apr.15  Taiwan: Matsu’s Birthday 

Apr.15  Greece/Denmark: 22nd Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece + Denmark   {1999}

Apr.15  Italy: 542nd Anniversary of the Birthday of Joanna of Naples, Queen Consort of Naples   {1479}

Apr.15  Romania: CPss Margareta & Pr.Radu visit Arad Municipality [visit the headquarters of the Romanian Red Cross @ Arad; visit the Arad County Emergency Clinical Hospital & the newly renovated pediatric ward II]

Apr.15  Romania: Nicolae al Romaniei visits the Salvamont (Rescue), Targu Jiu alaturi de IPS Calinic

Apr.15  Russia: 337th Anniversary of the Birthday of Marta/Marfa Elena Samuilovna Skavronska/Skavronskaya, Empress Consort of All the Russias (1721-1725), Empress + Autocrat Catherine I of All the Russias (1725-1727)   {1684} [New Style Date]

Apr.14-16  Cambodia: Khmer New Year 

Apr.15  Malaysia: Declaration of Malacca as Historical City, in Malacca 

Apr.13-15  Thailand: Songkran / The Water-Splashing Festival / Beginning of Buddhist New Year / Songkran Festival / Traditional Thai New Year

Apr.15  Thailand: 115th Anniversary of the Birthday of Princess Consort Suvadhana (Krueakaew Abhaiwongse) of Siam, Consort of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Siam (1910-1925)         {1906}

Apr.15  Jordan: 15th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Hashim bin Al Hussein of Jordan & Princess Fahdah Hashim of Jordan   {2006} [ZIFAF] 

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Luis Francisco Ladaira Ferrer, S.J. (Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith)

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Luigi Pezzuto (Titular of Turris in Proconsulari, Apostolic Nuncio in Bosnia + Herzegovina & Montenegro)

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio (Titular of Montemarano, Apostolic Nuncio in Poland)

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message for the 58th General Assembly of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message for the participants in the International Conference “A Politics Rooted in the People”, organized by the Centre for Theology + Community

Apr.15  Vatican City: Pope Francis sends a video message on the occasion of the International Congress “Mujer exceptional” (Exceptional Woman) (taking place at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic University Apr.12-15) dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Teresa of Avila as a Doctor of the Church

Apr.15  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a digital working visit to freelancers

Apr.15  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander makes a digital working visit to the Xtra Foundation in The Hague

Apr.15  Netherlands: K.Willem-Alexander receives the Chairman of the House of Representatives of the States General [Mrs. VA (Vera) Bergkamp] @ Huis ten Bosch Palace

Apr.15  Netherlands: Q.Maxima visits the International Theater Amsterdam

Apr.15  Netherlands: Pr.Constantijn digitally attends the online Awards Show of the 2021 World Press Photo Contests & gives a speech

Apr.15  Netherlands: 20th Birthday of Anastasia “Anna” van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven   {2001} 

Apr.15  Belgium: 61st Birthday of King Philippe of the Belgians {1960}

Apr.15  Belgium: The Royal Belgian Court releases a new photo of K.Philippe to celebrate his 61st Birthday

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.15  UK: Yom Ha’Atzmaut / Yom HaAtzmaut {Judaism} 

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.15  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall view a selection of flowers that have been left by members of the public in memory of The Duke of Edinburgh @ Marlborough House Gardens, London

Apr.15  UK: Buckingham Palace releases photo of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, showing his involvement with The Duke of Edinburgh Awards [1 photo including: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex]

Apr.15  Spain: 706th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Jaime III of Mallorca   {1315}

Apr.15  Spain/Italy: 202nd Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Infante Francisco de Paula of Spain, Duke of Cadiz & Princess Luisa of Bourbon-Two Sicilies   {1819} [PROXY] 

Apr.15  Spain/UK/Germany: 52nd Anniversary of the Death of Queen Consort Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena of Spain, Princess of Battenberg   {1969}

Apr.15  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the Inauguration of the new Airbus Campus @ Getafe, Madrid

Apr.15  Spain: Q.Letizia attends the act of proclamation of the winner of the 2021 Princess of Girona Foundation Award in the “Social” category @ La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid

Apr.15  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends a Digital Board Meeting of the World Scout Foundation

Apr.15  Sweden: Q.Silvia buys the 1st May flower of the year (cornflower), digitally, from Elin Eisele (13 years old)

Apr.15  Sweden: CPss Victoria holds a digital audience with Martin Kragh (from the Foreign Policy Institute - UI)

Apr.15  Sweden: CPss Victoria participates in a digital meeting on the conflicts that are in focus for the Organization for Security + Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

Apr.15  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel participate in a digital organizational visit to Motivationslyftet, with the Crown Princess Couple’s Foundation

Apr.15  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Minister of Foreign Affairs [with attendance from: Q.Sonja & CP Haakon]

Apr.15  Denmark: 375th Anniversary of the Birthday of King Christian V of Denmark   {1646}

Apr.15  Denmark: CP Frederik opens the international food summit “World Food Summit – Better Food for More People”


FRIDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.16: Feast Day of Saint Bernadette Soubirous {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.16: Feast Day of the Virgin Martyrs Agape, Irene, Chionia, Leonidas & Charissia {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.16: First Day of Ridvan {Baha’i}

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.16: World Voice Day

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.16  USA: Emancipation Day, in Washington DC 

Apr.16  USA: Jose de Diego’s Birthday, in Puerto Rico 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.16  USA: National Stress Awareness Day 

Apr.16  USA: National Librarian Day 

Apr.16  USA: National Healthcare Decisions Day 

Apr.16  USA: National Bean Counter Day 

Apr.16  USA: National D.A.R.E. Day 

Apr.16  USA: Wear Pajamas to Work Day 

Apr.16  USA: National High Five Day 

Apr.16  USA: Save the Elephant Day 

Apr.16  USA: National Orchid Day 

Apr.16  USA: Day of the Mushroom 

Apr.16  USA: National Eggs Benedict Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.16  Armenia: Day of Armenian Cinema 

Apr.16  Hungary: Holocaust Memorial Day 

Apr.14-16  Laos: Lao New Year 2021 / Songkran / Bun Pi Mai / Buddhist New Year  

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.16  Egypt: 45th Anniversary of the Civil Wedding of King Fuad II of Egypt (July 26, 1952-June 18-1953) & Dominique-France Loeb Picard (Queen Consort of Egypt 1976-1996/1999; Princess Fadila of Egypt 1999-2008)   {1976} [divorced 1996/2008]

Apr.16  France: 702nd Anniversary of the Birthday of King John/Jean II “the Good” of France   {1319}

Apr.16  Germany: 1,952nd Anniversary of the Death of Otho, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire   {69 AD}

Apr.16  Italy/Spain: 85th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Alfonso of The Two Sicilies (Bourbon-Two Sicilies), Infante of Spain, Duke of Calabria & Princess Alicia/Alice of Bourbon-Parma   {1936} 

Apr.16  Russia/Germany: 180th Anniversary of the Wedding of Grand Duke Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia [Tsar Alexander II of Russia] & Princess Maximiliane Wilhelmine Auguste Sophie Marie of Hessen-Darmstadt [Tsarina Marie Alexandrovna of Russia]   {1841} 

Apr.16  Russia: GD George Mikhailovich releases the newly created dual monogram of his & his fiancĂ©e, Rebecca Victoria Romanovna Bettarini, with their initial intertwined in Cyrillic

Apr.14-16  Cambodia: Khmer New Year 

Apr.16  Malaysia: 21st Anniversary of the Death of King Putra of Malaysia (1960-1965), Sultan of Perlis (1945-2000)   {2000} 

Apr.16  Lesotho: 55th Birthday of Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho   {1966}

Apr.16  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle (Prefectt of the Congregation for the Evangelism of Peoples)

Apr.16  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Dr. Filippo Grandi (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) & his entourage

Apr.16  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Archbishop Jose Rodriguez Carballo, O.F.M. (Titular of Belcastro, Secretary of the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life & the Societies of Apostolic Life) & Archbishop Arrigo Miglio (Emeritus of Cagliari, Italy)

Apr.16  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Archbishop Mon Anthimos Jack Yakoub of the Syro-Orthodox Church of Antioch

Apr.16  Vatican City: 94th Birthday of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI   {1927}

Apr.16  Belgium: 13th Birthday of Princess Eleonore of Belgium   {2008}

Apr.16  Belgium: The Royal Belgian Court releases a new photograph of Pss Eleonore to celebrate her 13th Birthday, taken by Michel Gronemberger in October 2020

Apr.16  Luxembourg: 13th Anniversary of the Death of Count Carl Josef Henckel von Donnersmarck   {2008}

Apr.16  Luxembourg: 66th Birthday of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg   {1955}

Apr.16  Luxembourg: 29th Birthday of Prince Sebastian of Luxembourg, Prince of Nassau   {1992}   

Apr.16  Liechtenstein: 55th Engagement Anniversary of Hans Adam, The Prince of Liechtenstein & Marie Aglae, The Princess of Liechtenstein, Countess Kinsky von Wichinitz + Tettau   {1966}

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.16  UK: Buckingham Palace releases several photographs of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, showing his close involvement with the Armed Forces

Apr.16  UK: Buckingham Palace releases a photo of Q.Elizabeth II & the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, taken by Sophie Ctss of Wessex in 2003 outdoors @ the top of the Coyles of Muick, Scotland

Apr.16  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex, Sophie Ctss of Wessex & Ldy Louise Mountbatten-Windsor view flowers + tributes laid out on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral outdoors @ St. George’s Chapel

Apr.16  UK: Michael Tindall shares a photo of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with Mia Tindall, taken by Catherine Dss of Cambridge

Apr.16  Spain: Q.Letizia attends the Presentation of the Report of the “Working Group on the role of women in the internationalization of the Spanish economy” @ the Ministry of Industry, Commerce + Tourism, Madrid

Apr.16  Sweden/Germany: 157th Anniversary of the Wedding of Prince Carl Nikolaus August of Sweden, Duke of Dalarna & Princess Teresia/Therese Amalia/Amalie Karolina/Karoline Josefina/Josephine Antoinetta/Antoinette of Saxe-Altenburg  {1864} 

Apr.16  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with The Prime Minister [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Apr.16  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, Oslo [with attendance from: CP Haakon]

Apr.16  Norway: CP Haakon sends a digital greeting to the journalists attending the SKUP Conference 2021

Apr.16  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit present a Spellemannprisen award (Norwegian Music Award), as part of this evening’s broadcast of the Norwegian Music Award hosted by the Norwegian Broadcasting Cooperation @ the Skaugum Estate

Apr.16  Denmark: 81st Birthday of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark   {1940}

Apr.16  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II celebrates her 81st Birthday privately @ Fredensborg Palace

Apr.16  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II steps out on the steps & waves at those present for her 81st Birthday @ Fredensborg Palace

Apr.16  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II receives a musical birthday surprise from musicians from the Royal Life Guards Music Corps outdoors @ Fredensborg Palace

Apr.16  Denmark: The Danish Royal Court  publishes photos of Danes’ congratulations messages to Q.Margrethe II on the occasion of her 81st Birthday

Apr.16  Denmark: CP Frederik, CPss Mary, Pr.Christian, Pss Isabella, Pr.Vincent & Pss Josephine attend a Birthday Lunch with Q.Margrethe II @ Fredensborg Palace



SATURDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.17: Feast Day of Saint Benedict Joseph Labre {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.17: Saturday of Our Lady {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.17: Feast Day of Saint Anicetus, Pope & Martyr {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.17: 5th Saturday of Lent – The Akathist Hymn {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.17: Feast Day of the Venerable Simeon of Persia {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.17: World Haemophilia Day

Apr.17: International Bat Appreciation Day

Apr.17: World Malbec Day

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apt.17  USA: National Ellis Island Family History Day 

Apr.17  USA: Flag Day in American Samoa {1900/1960}

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY 

Apr.17  USA: National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day 

Apr.17  USA: National Haiku Poetry Day 

Apr.17  USA: Ford Mustang Day 

Apr.17  USA: National Bat Appreciation Day 

Apr.17  USA: National Crawfish Day 

Apr.17  USA: National Cheeseball Day 

Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.17  Gabon: Women’s Rights Day 

Apr.17  Myanmar: Burmese New Year 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.17  Syria: Evacuation Day / Independence Day {1946} 

Apr.17  Austria/Germany: 310th Anniversary of the Death of Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary, King in Germany, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria, King of Croatia   {1711}

Apr.17  France: 750th Anniversary of the Death of Isabella of France, Queen Consort of Navarre, Countess Consort of Champagne   {1271}

Apr.17  France: Pr.Jean of Orleans Ct. of Paris participates in an interview with Europe 1 Radio’s Pierre Vilna, via telephone

Apr.17  Italy: National Espresso Day / Espresso Italiano Day

Apr.17  Eswatini: 11th Anniversary of the Death of Inkhosikati LaMhlanga of Swaziland   {2010}

Apr.17  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with HE Cardinal Marc Ouellet (P.S.S.) (Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops)

Apr.17  Vatican City: Pope Francis holds an audience with Bishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik of Daejeon, Korea

Apr.17  Netherlands: 53rd Birthday of Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau   {1968}

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.17  UK: The FA Cup Semi Final 1 @ Wembley Stadium

Apr.17  UK: The FA Cup Semi Final 2 @ Wembley Stadium

Apr.9-17  UK: Period of National Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.17  UK: Buckingham Palace releases an audio & photographic montage to commemorate the life of The Duke of Edinburgh with words by the Poet Laureate, entitled ‘The Patriarchs – An Elegy’

Apr.17  UK: The Royal Ceremonial Funeral of the late The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at 3:00pm (15:00 BST) on Saturday, April 17, 2021 @ St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, & a National Minute of Silence [Walking Behind the Coffin during the Procession from Windsor Castle to St. George’s Chapel: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex, Pr.Andrew Dk of York, Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex + Forfar, Pss Anne Pss Royal, Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence, Peter Phillips & David Armstrong-Jones Earl of Snowdon] [with attendance from: Q.Elizabeth II, Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, Camilla Dss of Cornwall, Pr.William of Wales Dk of Cambridge, Catherine Dss of Cambridge, Pr.Harry of Wales Dk of Sussex, Pr.Andrew Dk of York, Pss Beatrice of York, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Pss Eugenie of York, Jack Brooksbank, Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex + Forfar, Sophie Ctss of Wessex + Forfar, James Mountbatten-Windsor Vscnt Severn, Ldy Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Pss Anne Pss Royal, Vice Adm.Sir Timothy Laurence, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Michael Tindall, David Armstrong-Jones Earl of Snowdon, Ldy Sarah Chatto, Daniel Chatto, Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester, Pr.Edward Dk of Kent, Pss Alexandra of Kent, Her.Pr.Bernhard of Baden, Lndgrv Donatus of Hesse, Pr.Philipp of Hohenlohe-Langenburg,Penelope Knatchbull Ctss Mountbatten of Burma]

Apr.17  Spain: 119th Anniversary of the Death of King Consort Francis/Francisco of Spain, Infante of Spain, Duke of Cadiz   {1902}

Apr.17  Spain: K.Felipe VI attends the Inauguration of the new facilities of the Sports Museum & the Final of the Spanish championship “HM the King’s Cup” of Football 2020/2021 between the Athletic Club vs. FC Barcelona teams @ La Cartuja Stadium, Seville

Apr.17  Norway: 17th Christening / Baptismal Day Anniversary of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway   {2004} 

Apr.17  Denmark: 941st Anniversary of the Death of Harald Hen, King of Denmark   {1080}


SUNDAY

Apr.1-30: Month Dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament {Roman Catholic}

Apr.18: Feast Day of Blessed James Oldo {Roman Catholic}

Apr.18: Feast Day of Saint Apollonius {Roman Catholic}

Apr.12-May 6: Paschaltide {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Apr.18: Good Shepherd Sunday {Tridentine Roman Catholic}

Mar.15-May 1: Orthodox Lent / Great Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.18: Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt / 5th Sunday of Lent {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.18: Feast Day of the Venerable Cosmas of Chalcedon {Eastern Orthodox Christian}

Apr.12-19: Cerialia / Ludi Cerei Festival {Ancient Rome}

Apr.18: International Day for Monuments + Sites

Apr.18: International Amateur Radio Day

Apr.18: International Jugglers Day

Apr.18  World Circus Day

Apr.1-30: Holy Humor Month

Apr.1-30: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month 

Apr.1-30: International Guitar Month

Apr.1-30: World Landscape Architecture Month

Apr.1-30: International Cesarean Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30: Parkinson’s Awareness Month  

Apr.18  USA: 246th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Mass., Shouting “The Red Coats are Coming” – as the American Revolutionary War begins {1775} 

Apr.18  USA: 115th Anniversary of The Great San Francisco Earthquake {1906} 

Apr.18  USA: Husband Appreciation Day 

Apr.18  USA: National Record Store Day 

Apr.13-18  USA: New York Bridal Fashion Week 2021 @ New York City, NY

Apr.18  USA: National Linemen Appreciation Day 

Apr.18  USA: National Columnists’ Day 

Apr.18  USA: National Auctioneers Day 

Apr.18  USA: Adult Autism Day 

Apr.18  USA: Healthy Kids Day 

Apr.18  USA: National Animal Crackers Birthday/Day 
  
Apr.1-30  USA: National Alcohol Awareness Month; National Autism Awareness Month; National Canine Fitness Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month; National Couple Appreciation Month; National Decorating Month; Distracted Driving Awareness Month; English Language Month; National Fair Housing Month; National Financial Literacy Month; National Month of Hope; National Humor Month; National Internship Awareness Month; National Jazz Appreciation Month; Keep America Beautiful Month; Lawn + Garden Month / National Garden Month; Mathematics + Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; Move More Month; Occupational Therapy Month; National Parkinson’s Awareness Month; National Pecan Month; National Poetry Month; Scottish-American Heritage Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; National Soft Pretzel Month; Stress Awareness Month; National Volunteer Month; National Welding Month

Apr.18  Australia: Youth Homelessness Matters Day 

Feb.26-May 9  South Korea: The Gwangju Biennale 2021 

Apr.18  Zimbabwe: Independence Day {1980} 

Apr.18/19  France/Austria: 251st Anniversary of the Proxy Wedding of Archduchess Marie Antonie (Marie Antoinette) of Austria & (future) King Louis XVI Auguste of France   {1770} 

Apr.18  Russia: 104th Anniversary of the Wedding of Princess Nadejda Petrovna of Russia & Prince Nikolai Orlov   {1917} 

Apr.18  Japan: 52nd Birthday of Sayako Kuroda (the former Sayako, Princess Nori of Japan)   {1969}

Apr.18  Jordan/Egypt: 66th Anniversary of the Wedding of King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan & Sharifa Dina bint ‘Abdu’l-Hamid of Egypt   {1955} [separated 1956; divorced June 24, 1957]

Apr.18  Jordan: 14th Birthday of Princess Haya bint Al Hamzah of Jordan   {2007}

Apr.18  Lesotho: 14th Birthday of Prince Lerotholi David Mohato Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho   {2007}

Apr.18  Vatican City: Pope Francis gives a Regina Caeli on the occasion of the 3rd Sunday of Easter from the balcony @ Saint Peter’s Square

Apr.18  Monaco: 65th Anniversary of the Civil Wedding of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco & Grace Kelly (later Grace, The Princess of Monaco)   {1956} 

Apr.18  Monaco: Pr.Albert II & Melanie-Antoinette de Massy attend the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Final (tennis) @ the Monegasque Tennis + Monte Carlo Country Club 

Apr.18  Netherlands/Austria: 422nd Anniversary of the Wedding of Isabella Clara Eugenia, Stattholder of the Netherlands & Archduke Albrecht of Austria   {1599} 

Apr.18  Netherlands: 49th Birthday of Princess Annette of Orange-Nassau   {1972}

Apr.1-30  UK: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Apr.1-30  UK: Stress Awareness Month 

Apr.1-May 10  UK: National Pet Month 

Apr.4-18  UK: Discover National Parks Fortnight 2021

Apr.18-24  UK: English Tourism Week 2021 

Apr.9-23  UK: Members of The Royal Family, Members of their Households & troops committed to Ceremonial Duties observe 2 weeks of Royal Mourning upon the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Apr.18  Spain/Austria: 422nd Anniversary of the Wedding of King Felipe III of Spain & Margarete of Austria   {1599}